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

The cheapest way to get from Hartlepool to Birkenhead is to bus which costs £16 - £75 and takes 5h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hartlepool to Birkenhead is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Hartlepool and Birkenhead?

No, there is no direct bus from Hartlepool to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from York Road - Central Library and arriving at Liverpool, Liverpool One via Bus Station Express Lounge and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Hartlepool and Birkenhead?

No, there is no direct train from Hartlepool to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from Hartlepool and arriving at Liverpool Lime Street via Thornaby and Huddersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

How far is it from Hartlepool to Birkenhead?

The distance between Hartlepool and Birkenhead is 160 miles. The road distance is 148.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hartlepool to Birkenhead without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs £50 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Hartlepool to Birkenhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hartlepool to Birkenhead bus from?

Hartlepool to Birkenhead bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station Express Lounge.

Where do I catch the Hartlepool to Birkenhead train from?

Hartlepool to Birkenhead train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Thornaby station.

Train or bus from Hartlepool to Birkenhead?

The best way to get from Hartlepool to Birkenhead is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs £50 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £75 and takes 5h 56m.

Where does the Hartlepool to Birkenhead bus arrive?

Hartlepool to Birkenhead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Hartlepool to Birkenhead train arrive?

Hartlepool to Birkenhead train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Huddersfield station.

Can I drive from Hartlepool to Birkenhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Hartlepool to Birkenhead is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Hartlepool to Birkenhead.

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

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Where can I stay near Birkenhead?

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Hartlepool to Birkenhead - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car

There are 4 ways to get from Hartlepool to Birkenhead by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Thornaby to Huddersfieldtrain Redcar Central - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Huddersfield to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
4h 28m
£54–99
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 172 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 170
5h 56m
£17–71
Drive 147.3 mi
1. Drive from Hartlepool to Birkenheadcar 147.3 mi
2h 46m
£36–52
Line 36 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Victoria Road - Grand Hotel to Rail Stationbus 36 / ...
2. Take the train from Darlington to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
4h 54m
£57–102

Hartlepool to Birkenhead by train

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4h 28mAverage Duration

£54Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Hartlepool to Birkenhead.

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Distance: 159.2 mi
Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Hartlepool, England and Birkenhead, England?

You can take a train from Hartlepool to Liverpool Lime Street via Thornaby and Huddersfield in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from York Road - Central Library to Liverpool, Liverpool One via Bus Station Express Lounge and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 5h 56m.

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