There are 5 ways to get from Hartlepool to Chester by train, bus, or car
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Train via York
best- Take the train from Hartlepool to Yorktrain
- Take the train from York to Newton-le-Willowstrain
- Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Chestertrain
4h 23m£56–100Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Middlesbrough to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus Uk930
7h 15m£28–52Drive 151.2 mi
- Drive from Hartlepool to Chestercar 151.2 mi
2h 52m£37–54Train
- Take the train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Piccadillytrain Redcar Central - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chestertrain Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
5h 17m£63–116Bus via Manchester
- 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 170 / ...
- Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Chester Bus Interchangebus
8h 22m£31–74
Hartlepool to Chester by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hartlepool to Chester is to bus which costs £27 - £55 and takes 7h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Hartlepool to Chester is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Hartlepool to Chester. However, there are services departing from Victoria Road - Grand Hotel and arriving at Liverpool, Liverpool One via Middlesbrough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Hartlepool to Chester. However, there are services departing from Hartlepool and arriving at Chester via York and Newton-le-Willows. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
The distance between Hartlepool and Chester is 166 miles. The road distance is 152.1 miles.
The best way to get from Hartlepool to Chester without a car is to train via York which takes 4h 23m and costs £55 - £100.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Hartlepool to Chester, including transfers.
Hartlepool to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Middlesbrough station.
Hartlepool to Chester train services, operated by Grand Central Trains, depart from Hartlepool station.
The best way to get from Hartlepool to Chester is to train via York which takes 4h 23m and costs £55 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £55 and takes 7h 15m.
What companies run services between Hartlepool, England and Chester, England?
You can take a train from Hartlepool to Chester via York and Newton-le-Willows in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Middlesbrough to Liverpool, Liverpool One once daily. Tickets cost £16–28 and the journey takes 4h 30m.
Train from Hartlepool to York
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- https://www.grandcentralrail.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from York to Newton-le-Willows
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Newton-le-Willows to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Newton-le-Willows to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Middlesbrough to Liverpool, Liverpool One
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £16–28
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Chester Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–15
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Hartlepool to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.
Hartlepool to Chester train services, operated by Grand Central Trains, arrive at York station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hartlepool to Chester is 152 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Hartlepool to Chester.
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