The average bus between Hartlepool and Chester takes 10h 15m and the fastest bus takes 6h 51m. The bus service runs several times per day from Hartlepool to Chester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Hartlepool and Chester. The earliest departure is at 8:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hartlepool is at 6:16 PM which arrives into Chester at 11:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Middlesbrough and take an average of 10h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Hartlepool to Chester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Hartlepool to Chester. However, there are services departing from Hartlepool station and arriving at Chester station via Liverpool, Liverpool One. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.
Hartlepool to Chester bus services, operated by Stagecoach North East, depart from Middlesbrough station.
Hartlepool to Chester bus services, operated by Stagecoach North East, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.
The distance between Hartlepool and Chester is 199.4 km. The road distance is 288 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Middlesbrough to Liverpool, Liverpool One once daily. Tickets cost £17–28 and the journey takes 4h 30m.