There are 4 ways to get from Hartlepool to Falkirk by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Hartlepool to Newcastletrain
- Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Falkirk Grahamstontrain
3h 18m£45–113Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukx010 / ...
- Take the bus from Princes Street to St Andrew`s Churchbus X38
7h 6m£24–36Train, bus
- Take the train from Hartlepool to Newcastletrain
- Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
- Take the bus from Princes Street to St Andrew`s Churchbus X38
6h 20m£31–53Drive 161.5 mi
- Drive from Hartlepool to Falkirkcar 161.5 mi
3h 13m£41–59
Hartlepool to Falkirk by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hartlepool to Falkirk is to bus which costs £23 - £40 and takes 7h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Hartlepool to Falkirk is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Hartlepool to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from York Road - Central Library and arriving at St Andrew`s Church via Bus Station Stand 11 and Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Hartlepool to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from Hartlepool and arriving at Falkirk Grahamston via Newcastle and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
The distance between Hartlepool and Falkirk is 179 miles. The road distance is 162.4 miles.
The best way to get from Hartlepool to Falkirk without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs £40 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Hartlepool to Falkirk, including transfers.
Hartlepool to Falkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stand 11.
Hartlepool to Falkirk train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Hartlepool station.
The best way to get from Hartlepool to Falkirk is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs £40 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £40 and takes 7h 6m.
What companies run services between Hartlepool, England and Falkirk, Scotland?
You can take a train from Hartlepool to Falkirk Grahamston via Newcastle and Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from York Road - Central Library to St Andrew`s Church via Bus Station Stand 11, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Princes Street in around 7h 6m.
Train from Hartlepool to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–18
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Hartlepool to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–18
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Falkirk Grahamston
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–80
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £27–40
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Falkirk Grahamston
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–28
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 03330 16 61 62
- enquiries@mcgillsscotlandeast.co.uk
- Website
- Midland Bluebird
Bus from Princes Street to St Andrew`s Church
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Midland Bluebird
Bus from Princes Street to St Andrew`s Church
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Midland Bluebird
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Hartlepool to Falkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Hartlepool to Falkirk train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newcastle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hartlepool to Falkirk is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Hartlepool to Falkirk.
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