The average bus between Hartlepool and Stoke-on-Trent takes 7h 2m and the fastest bus takes 5h 21m. The bus service runs several times per day from Hartlepool to Stoke-on-Trent. 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 4 times a day between Hartlepool and Stoke-on-Trent. 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 Stoke-on-Trent at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station Express Lounge and take an average of 7h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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11h 54m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Hartlepool to Stoke-on-Trent? 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 Stoke-on-Trent. However, there are services departing from Hartlepool station and arriving at Stoke-on-Trent station via Manchester Central Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
Hartlepool to Stoke-on-Trent bus services, operated by Stagecoach North East, depart from Bus Station Express Lounge.
Hartlepool to Stoke-on-Trent bus services, operated by Stagecoach North East, arrive at Stoke-on-Trent station.
Book your Hartlepool to Stoke-on-Trent bus tickets online with Stagecoach North East, National Express and FlixBus.
The distance between Hartlepool and Stoke-on-Trent is 197.6 km. The road distance is 255 km.
You can take a bus from York Road - Central Library to Stoke-on-Trent via Bus Station Express Lounge, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Manchester, Shudehill Interchange in around 7h 23m.