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

The cheapest way to get from Hartlepool to Preston is to bus which costs £17 - £29 and takes 6h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hartlepool to Preston is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Hartlepool and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Hartlepool to Preston station. However, there are services departing from York Road - Central Library and arriving at Bus Station via Middlesbrough and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Hartlepool and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Hartlepool to Preston. However, there are services departing from Hartlepool and arriving at Preston via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

How far is it from Hartlepool to Preston?

The distance between Hartlepool and Preston is 180 miles. The road distance is 110.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hartlepool to Preston without a car is to train via Carlisle which takes 3h 37m and costs £40 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Hartlepool to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hartlepool to Preston bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Hartlepool to Preston train from?

Hartlepool to Preston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Hartlepool station.

Train or bus from Hartlepool to Preston?

The best way to get from Hartlepool to Preston is to train via Carlisle which takes 3h 37m and costs £40 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £29 and takes 6h 29m.

Where does the Hartlepool to Preston bus arrive?

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

Where does the Hartlepool to Preston train arrive?

Hartlepool to Preston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Hartlepool to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Hartlepool to Preston is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Hartlepool to Preston.

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

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Train via Carlisle
best
1. Take the train from Hartlepool to Carlisletrain Middlesbrough - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
3h 37m
£45–104
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Middlesbrough to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk073
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus Uk030
6h 29m
£18–28
Drive 110.3 mi
1. Drive from Hartlepool to Prestoncar 110.3 mi
2h 14m
£28–41
Train
1. Take the train from Hartlepool to Yorktrain Sunderland - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from York to Prestontrain York - Blackpool North / ...
4h 4m
£44–78
Train #2
1. Take the train from Thornaby to Hebden Bridgetrain Redcar Central - Manchester Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from Hebden Bridge to Prestontrain York - Blackpool North / ...
4h 57m
£44–79

Hartlepool to Preston by train

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Distance: 179.3 mi
Duration: 3h 37m

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

You can take a train from Hartlepool to Preston via Carlisle in around 3h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from York Road - Central Library to Bus Station via Middlesbrough and Shudehill Interchange in around 6h 29m.

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