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How to get fromPreston to Hartlepoolby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Preston to Hartlepool by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Carlisle

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Hartlepooltrain train Carlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
    4h 17m
    £48–119

  2. Bus via Leeds

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bus Station Express Loungebus bus 172 / ...
    6h 3m
    £15–44

  3. Drive 110.3 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Hartlepoolcar car 110.3 mi
    2h 14m
    £28–40

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Leedstrain train Blackpool North - York / ...
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Middlesbroughtrain train Manchester Airport - Redcar Central / ...
    4h 41m
    £56–105

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bolton Interchangebus bus 125
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Express Loungebus bus 172
    8h 34m
    £26–66

Preston to Hartlepool by train

Calendar77Weekly Trains
Duration4h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 179.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 17m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Hartlepool via Carlisle in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to York Road - Central Library via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Bus Station Express Lounge, and Bus Station Stand 20 in around 6h 3m.

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