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

The cheapest way to get from Hartlepool to Stafford is to bus via Stoke-on-Trent which costs £20 - £35 and takes 8h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hartlepool to Stafford is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Hartlepool and Stafford?

No, there is no direct bus from Hartlepool to Stafford. However, there are services departing from York Road - Central Library and arriving at Cope Street via Bus Station Express Lounge, Manchester Central Coach Station and Crown Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Hartlepool and Stafford?

No, there is no direct train from Hartlepool to Stafford. However, there are services departing from Hartlepool and arriving at Stafford via Thornaby and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

How far is it from Hartlepool to Stafford?

The distance between Hartlepool and Stafford is 184 miles. The road distance is 173 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hartlepool to Stafford without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs £50 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Hartlepool to Stafford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hartlepool to Stafford bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Hartlepool to Stafford train from?

Hartlepool to Stafford train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Thornaby station.

Train or bus from Hartlepool to Stafford?

The best way to get from Hartlepool to Stafford is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £45 and takes 8h 3m.

Where does the Hartlepool to Stafford bus arrive?

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

Where does the Hartlepool to Stafford train arrive?

Hartlepool to Stafford train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Hartlepool to Stafford?

Yes, the driving distance between Hartlepool to Stafford is 173 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Hartlepool to Stafford.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Thornaby to Manchester Piccadillytrain Redcar Central - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Staffordtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
4h 49m
£52–103
Bus via Stoke-on-Trent
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Middlesbrough to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Stoke-on-Trentbus
3. Take the bus from bus station to Chell Roadbus 101
8h 28m
£21–31
Bus
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 White Hart PHbus 422 / ...
8h 3m
£26–44
Drive 172 mi
1. Drive from Hartlepool to Staffordcar 172 mi
2h 59m
£43–62

Hartlepool to Stafford by train

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Distance: 182.9 mi
Duration: 4h 49m

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

You can take a train from Hartlepool to Stafford via Thornaby and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from York Road - Central Library to Cope Street via Bus Station Express Lounge, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Crown Bridge in around 8h 3m.

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