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

The cheapest way to get from Hartlepool to Bolton is to bus and line 8 bus which costs £14 - £23 and takes 5h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hartlepool to Bolton is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Hartlepool and Bolton?

No, there is no direct bus from Hartlepool to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Victoria Road - Grand Hotel and arriving at Bolton Interchange via Middlesbrough and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Hartlepool and Bolton?

No, there is no direct train from Hartlepool to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Hartlepool and arriving at Bolton via Thornaby and Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

How far is it from Hartlepool to Bolton?

The distance between Hartlepool and Bolton is 140 miles. The road distance is 115.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hartlepool to Bolton without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £45 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Hartlepool to Bolton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hartlepool to Bolton bus from?

Hartlepool to Bolton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Middlesbrough station.

Where do I catch the Hartlepool to Bolton train from?

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

Train or bus from Hartlepool to Bolton?

The best way to get from Hartlepool to Bolton is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £45 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus and line 8 bus, which costs £14 - £23 and takes 5h 42m.

Where does the Hartlepool to Bolton bus arrive?

Hartlepool to Bolton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Hartlepool to Bolton train arrive?

Hartlepool to Bolton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.

Can I drive from Hartlepool to Bolton?

Yes, the driving distance between Hartlepool to Bolton is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Hartlepool to Bolton.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Hartlepool to Bolton?

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Where can I stay near Bolton?

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Hartlepool to Bolton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 8 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Thornaby to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Redcar Central - Manchester Airport / ...
4h 1m
£48–93
Bus, line 8 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Middlesbrough to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk073
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bolton Interchangebus 8
5h 42m
£15–22
Drive 114.7 mi
1. Drive from Hartlepool to Boltoncar 114.7 mi
2h 24m
£29–41
Bus, line 37 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 172
2. Take the bus from St Peter's Square to Shiffnall Streetbus 37
6h 2m
£24–55

Hartlepool to Bolton by train

96Weekly Trains

4h 1mAverage Duration

£48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 139.4 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Thornaby to Manchester Oxford Road hourly. Tickets cost £40–75 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Road - Grand Hotel to Bolton Interchange via Middlesbrough, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Shudehill Interchange in around 5h 42m.

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