There are 4 ways to get from Hartlepool to Stoke-on-Trent by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Thornaby to Manchester Piccadillytrain Redcar Central - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Stoke-on-Trenttrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
4h 26m£46–88Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Middlesbrough to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk073
- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Stoke-on-Trentbus Uk980 / ...
6h 52m£18–28Drive 150.9 mi
- Drive from Hartlepool to Stoke-on-Trentcar 150.9 mi
3h 9m£37–54Bus via Manchester
- Take the bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 172
- Take the bus from Manchester Airport to Stoke-on-Trentbus Uk980 / ...
7h 4m£18–40
Hartlepool to Stoke-on-Trent by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hartlepool to Stoke-on-Trent is to bus which costs £17 - £29 and takes 6h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Hartlepool to Stoke-on-Trent is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Hartlepool to Stoke-on-Trent. However, there are services departing from Victoria Road - Grand Hotel and arriving at Stoke-on-Trent via Middlesbrough and Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Hartlepool to Stoke-on-Trent. However, there are services departing from Hartlepool and arriving at Stoke-on-Trent via Thornaby and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
The distance between Hartlepool and Stoke-on-Trent is 168 miles. The road distance is 151.8 miles.
The best way to get from Hartlepool to Stoke-on-Trent without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs £45 - £90.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Hartlepool to Stoke-on-Trent, including transfers.
Hartlepool to Stoke-on-Trent bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Middlesbrough station.
Hartlepool to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Thornaby station.
The best way to get from Hartlepool to Stoke-on-Trent is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs £45 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £29 and takes 6h 52m.
What companies run services between Hartlepool, England and Stoke-on-Trent, England?
You can take a train from Hartlepool to Stoke-on-Trent via Thornaby and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Road - Grand Hotel to Stoke-on-Trent via Middlesbrough and Manchester, Shudehill Interchange in around 6h 52m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Thornaby to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Stoke-on-Trent
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Stoke-on-Trent
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Stoke-on-Trent
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–23
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Middlesbrough to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Stoke-on-Trent
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Manchester Airport The Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Manchester Airport to Stoke-on-Trent
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Manchester Airport The Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Airport to Stoke-on-Trent
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Hartlepool to Stoke-on-Trent bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Hartlepool to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hartlepool to Stoke-on-Trent is 152 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Hartlepool to Stoke-on-Trent.
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