There are 5 ways to get from Hartlepool to Stoke-on-Trent by train, bus, or car
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Train via York
best- Take the train from Hartlepool to Yorktrain
- Take the train from York to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Stoke-on-Trenttrain
3h 46m£53–100Bus
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£19–32Drive 150.9 mi
- Drive from Hartlepool to Stoke-on-Trentcar 150.9 mi
3h 9m£37–54Train
- Take the train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Piccadillytrain Redcar Central - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Stoke-on-Trenttrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
4h 35m£60–116Bus 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£19–67
Hartlepool to Stoke-on-Trent by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hartlepool to Stoke-on-Trent is to bus which costs £18 - £35 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 York and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
The distance between Hartlepool and Stoke-on-Trent is 163 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 via York which takes 3h 46m and costs £50 - £100.
It takes approximately 3h 46m 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 Grand Central Trains, depart from Hartlepool station.
The best way to get from Hartlepool to Stoke-on-Trent is to train via York which takes 3h 46m and costs £50 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £35 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 York and Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 46m. 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
- +44 345 603 4852
- [email protected]
- Website
- grandcentralrail.com
Train from Hartlepool to York
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–26
- Website
- https://www.grandcentralrail.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from York to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Stoke-on-Trent
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Stoke-on-Trent
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Stoke-on-Trent
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Stoke-on-Trent
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Stoke-on-Trent
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–27
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Stoke-on-Trent
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–27
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Middlesbrough to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Stoke-on-Trent
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Manchester Airport The Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Manchester Airport to Stoke-on-Trent
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Manchester Airport The Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester Airport to Stoke-on-Trent
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £5–14
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
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 Grand Central Trains, arrive at York 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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