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How to get fromPontefract to Hartlepoolby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Pontefract to Hartlepool by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Leedstrain train Knottingley - Leeds
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Thornabytrain train Manchester Victoria - Redcar Central / ...
    3h 18m
    £31–55
  2. Line 140 bus, bus, line 1 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Stuart Road B to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus 140 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bus Station Express Loungebus bus 133 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 20 to York Road - Central Librarybus bus 1 / ...
    4h 26m
    £11–22
  3. Drive  79.3 mi

    1. Drive from Pontefract to Hartlepoolcar car 79.3 mi
    1h 23m
    £20–29
  4. Line 140 bus, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Stuart Road B to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus 140 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Rail Stationbus bus 843 / ...
    3. Take the train from York to Hartlepooltrain train
    4h 34m
    £21–32

Pontefract to Hartlepool by train

Calendar91Weekly Trains
Duration3h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£31Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Pontefract, England and Hartlepool, England?

You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Hartlepool via Leeds and Thornaby in around 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stuart Road B to York Road - Central Library via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Bus Station Express Lounge, and Bus Station Stand 20 in around 4h 26m.

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