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

The cheapest way to get from Hartlepool to Cardiff is to bus which costs £35 - £90 and takes 9h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hartlepool to Cardiff is to drive which takes 4h 59m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Hartlepool and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Hartlepool to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Hartlepool Interchange and arriving at Cardiff North Road via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Hartlepool and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Hartlepool to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Hartlepool and arriving at Cardiff Central via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

How far is it from Hartlepool to Cardiff?

The distance between Hartlepool and Cardiff is 396 miles. The road distance is 284.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hartlepool to Cardiff without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 44m and costs £120 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Hartlepool to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hartlepool to Cardiff bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Hartlepool to Cardiff train from?

Hartlepool to Cardiff train services, operated by Grand Central Trains, depart from Hartlepool station.

Train or bus from Hartlepool to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Hartlepool to Cardiff is to train via London which takes 5h 44m and costs £120 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 9h 20m.

Where does the Hartlepool to Cardiff bus arrive?

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

Where does the Hartlepool to Cardiff train arrive?

Hartlepool to Cardiff train services, operated by Grand Central Trains, arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Hartlepool to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Hartlepool to Cardiff is 285 miles. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Hartlepool to Cardiff.

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

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Hartlepool to Cardiff - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Hartlepool to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Hartlepool to King's Crosstrain Sunderland - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
5h 44m
£127–236
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hartlepool Interchange to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 426
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus
9h 20m
£36–89
Drive 283 mi
1. Drive from Hartlepool to Cardiffcar 283 mi
4h 59m
£71–102
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hartlepool to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 11m
£53–133
Train
1. Take the train from Darlington to Cardiff Centraltrain Edinburgh - Cardiff Central
6h 59m
£159–238
Train #2
1. Take the train from Thornaby to Manchester Piccadillytrain Redcar Central - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
7h 41m
£110–194
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hartlepool to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 22m
£136–440
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Hartlepool to Newcastletrain
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 4m
£86–244
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hartlepool to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
4. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 1m
£158–350

Hartlepool to Cardiff by train and subway

42Weekly Services

5h 44mAverage Duration

£127Cheapest Price

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Distance: 393.4 mi
Duration: 5h 44m

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

You can take a train from Hartlepool to Cardiff Central via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hartlepool Interchange to Cardiff North Road via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Bristol Bus Station in around 9h 20m.

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