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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Hartlepool is to bus which costs £21 - £50 and takes 6h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Hartlepool is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Hartlepool?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Hartlepool. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Hartlepool Interchange via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Hartlepool?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Hartlepool. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Hartlepool via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

How far is it from Preston to Hartlepool?

The distance between Preston and Hartlepool is 146 miles. The road distance is 111 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Hartlepool without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs £45 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Preston to Hartlepool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Hartlepool bus from?

Preston to Hartlepool bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Hartlepool train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Hartlepool?

The best way to get from Preston to Hartlepool is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs £45 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £50 and takes 6h 5m.

Where does the Preston to Hartlepool bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Hartlepool train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Hartlepool?

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

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

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Preston to Hartlepool - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Yorktrain Blackpool North - York
2. Take the train from York to Hartlepooltrain London Kings Cross - Sunderland / ...
4h 14m
£47–86
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Hartlepool Interchangebus 426
6h 5m
£21–47
Drive 110.3 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Hartlepoolcar 110.3 mi
2h 14m
£27–39
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Hartlepooltrain Carlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
4h 18m
£46–119
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Preston to Leedstrain Blackpool North - York / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Middlesbroughtrain Manchester Airport - Redcar Central / ...
4h 35m
£55–105

Preston to Hartlepool by train

42Weekly Trains

4h 14mAverage Duration

£47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 144.9 mi
Duration: 4h 14m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Hartlepool via York in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Hartlepool Interchange via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 6h 5m.

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