There are 3 ways to get from Hartlepool to Birkenhead by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Hartlepool to Yorktrain Sunderland - London Kings Cross / ...
- Take the train from York to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
3h 39m£35–97Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 172
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 171 / ...
6h 23m£20–51Drive 147.3 mi
- Drive from Hartlepool to Birkenheadcar 147.3 mi
2h 46m£36–51
Hartlepool to Birkenhead by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hartlepool to Birkenhead is to bus which costs £19 - £55 and takes 6h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Hartlepool to Birkenhead is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Hartlepool to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from Rium Terrace and arriving at Liverpool, Liverpool One via Bus Station Express Lounge and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Hartlepool to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from Hartlepool and arriving at Liverpool Lime Street via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
The distance between Hartlepool and Birkenhead is 158 miles. The road distance is 148.2 miles.
The best way to get from Hartlepool to Birkenhead without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs £30 - £100.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Hartlepool to Birkenhead, including transfers.
Hartlepool to Birkenhead bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station Express Lounge.
Hartlepool to Birkenhead train services, operated by Grand Central Trains, depart from Hartlepool station.
The best way to get from Hartlepool to Birkenhead is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs £30 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £55 and takes 6h 23m.
What companies run services between Hartlepool, England and Birkenhead, England?
You can take a train from Hartlepool to Liverpool Lime Street via York in around 3h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rium Terrace to Liverpool, Liverpool One via Bus Station Express Lounge and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 6h 23m.
Train from Hartlepool to York
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- https://www.grandcentralrail.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from York to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–75
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–13
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Hartlepool to Birkenhead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Hartlepool to Birkenhead train services, operated by Grand Central Trains, arrive at York station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hartlepool to Birkenhead is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Hartlepool to Birkenhead.
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