What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Hartlepool?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Hartlepool is to bus which costs £29 - £110 and takes 9h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Hartlepool?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Hartlepool is to train and fly which takes 4h 55m and costs £45 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Hartlepool?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Hartlepool. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at York Road - Central Library via Birmingham Coach Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Bus Station Stand 20. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Hartlepool?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Hartlepool. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Hartlepool via Paddington and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Hartlepool?

The distance between Cardiff and Hartlepool is 396 miles. The road distance is 285.7 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Hartlepool without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Hartlepool without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 57m and costs £80 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Hartlepool?

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Cardiff to Hartlepool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Hartlepool bus from?

Cardiff to Hartlepool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Hartlepool train from?

Cardiff to Hartlepool train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Hartlepool?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Hartlepool is to train via London which takes 5h 57m and costs £80 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £110 and takes 9h 8m.

Where does the Cardiff to Hartlepool bus arrive?

Cardiff to Hartlepool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Hartlepool train arrive?

Cardiff to Hartlepool train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Hartlepool?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Hartlepool is 286 miles. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Cardiff to Hartlepool.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Hartlepool?

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Cardiff to Hartlepool - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Hartlepool by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Hartlepooltrain London Kings Cross - Sunderland
5h 57m
£82–229
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bus Station Express Loungebus 133 / ...
9h 8m
£29–106
Drive 284.1 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Hartlepoolcar 284.1 mi
4h 58m
£70–101
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Hartlepooltrain
4h 55m
£47–144
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Darlingtontrain Cardiff Central - Edinburgh
7h 2m
£48–308
Train #2
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Middlesbroughtrain Manchester Airport - Redcar Central / ...
7h 36m
£75–188
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Hartlepooltrain
6h 6m
£111–381
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
4. Take the train from Newcastle to Hartlepooltrain
6h 52m
£63–225
Train, train to Exeter, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EXT - NCL
4. Take the train from Newcastle to Hartlepooltrain
6h 47m
£104–320
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
4. Take the train from Newcastle to Hartlepooltrain
6h 40m
£130–349

Cardiff to Hartlepool by bus

64Weekly Buses

9h 8mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Hartlepool.

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Distance: 393.4 mi
Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Hartlepool, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Hartlepool via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 5h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to York Road - Central Library via Birmingham Coach Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Bus Station Express Lounge, and Bus Station Stand 20 in around 9h 8m.

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