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

The cheapest way to get from Hartlepool to Preston is to bus which costs £20 - £40 and takes 6h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hartlepool to Preston is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Hartlepool and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Hartlepool to Preston station. However, there are services departing from York Road - Central Library and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station Express Lounge and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Hartlepool and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Hartlepool to Preston. However, there are services departing from Hartlepool and arriving at Preston via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

How far is it from Hartlepool to Preston?

The distance between Hartlepool and Preston is 180 miles. The road distance is 110.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hartlepool to Preston without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £45 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Hartlepool to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hartlepool to Preston bus from?

Hartlepool to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station Express Lounge.

Where do I catch the Hartlepool to Preston train from?

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

Train or bus from Hartlepool to Preston?

The best way to get from Hartlepool to Preston is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £40 and takes 6h 39m.

Where does the Hartlepool to Preston bus arrive?

Hartlepool to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Hartlepool to Preston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hartlepool to Preston?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

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Hartlepool to Preston - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 36 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hartlepool to Carlisletrain Middlesbrough - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
3h 38m
£45–104
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 172
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
6h 39m
£21–36
Drive 110.3 mi
1. Drive from Hartlepool to Prestoncar 110.3 mi
2h 14m
£28–40
Line 36 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Victoria Road - Grand Hotel to Rail Stationbus 36 / ...
2. Take the train from Thornaby to Hebden Bridgetrain
3. Take the train from Hebden Bridge to Prestontrain
5h 48m
£43–75
Line 36 bus, train, line 152 bus
1. Take the bus from Victoria Road - Grand Hotel to Rail Stationbus 36 / ...
2. Take the train from Thornaby to Todmordentrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Arrival Standbus 152
6h 53m

Hartlepool to Preston by train

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Distance: 179.3 mi
Duration: 3h 38m

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

You can take a train from Hartlepool to Preston via Carlisle in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from York Road - Central Library to Bus Station via Bus Station Express Lounge and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 6h 39m.

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