There are 5 ways to get from Preston to Hartlepool by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Preston to Yorktrain Blackpool North - York / ...
- Take the train from York to Hartlepooltrain London Kings Cross - Sunderland / ...
4h 13m£43–128Train via Carlisle
cheapest- Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Carlisle to Hartlepooltrain Carlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
4h 19m£20–96Bus
- Take the bus from Coach Stn to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Express Loungebus 172
5h 12m£23–46Drive 110.3 mi
- Drive from Preston to Hartlepoolcar 110.3 mi
2h 14m£27–39Train via Leeds
- Take the train from Preston to Leedstrain Blackpool North - York / ...
- Take the train from Leeds to Middlesbroughtrain Manchester Airport - Redcar Central / ...
4h 41m£24–94
Preston to Hartlepool by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Preston to Hartlepool is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Preston to Hartlepool is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs £26 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Preston to Hartlepool. However, there are services departing from Coach Stn and arriving at York Road - Central Library via Manchester Central Coach Station and Bus Station Stand 20. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
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 13m.
The distance between Preston and Hartlepool is 146 miles. The road distance is 111 miles.
The best way to get from Preston to Hartlepool without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs £40 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Preston to Hartlepool, including transfers.
Preston to Hartlepool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stn station.
Preston to Hartlepool train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
The best way to get from Preston to Hartlepool is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs £40 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £50 and takes 5h 12m.
What companies run services between Preston, England and Hartlepool, England?
You can take a train from Preston to Hartlepool via York in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stn to York Road - Central Library via Manchester Central Coach Station, Bus Station Express Lounge, and Bus Station Stand 20 in around 5h 12m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Preston to York
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–50
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to Hartlepool
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–20
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–35
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from York to Hartlepool
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–23
- Website
- https://www.grandcentralrail.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from York to Hartlepool
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £55–80
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Anytime Day Single
- £55–80
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Preston to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–60
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Preston to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–50
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Leeds to Middlesbrough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–55
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Preston to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £240–280
- Phone
- +44 1524 732100
- bookings@westcoastrailways.net
- Website
- westcoastrailways.co.uk
Train from Preston to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://westcoastrailways.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Coach Stn to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Express Lounge
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–30
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Preston to Hartlepool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Preston to Hartlepool train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at York station.
Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Hartlepool is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Preston to Hartlepool.
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