There are 4 ways to get from Stafford to Hartlepool by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Stafford to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Thornabytrain Manchester Airport - Redcar Central / ...
4h 59m£52–104Bus via Stoke-on-Trent
cheapest- Take the bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk980 / ...
- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Middlesbroughbus Uk073
8h 54m£20–32Bus
- Take the bus from Crown Bridge to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 422 / ...
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Express Loungebus 172
7h 55m£25–45Drive 171.1 mi
- Drive from Stafford to Hartlepoolcar 171.1 mi
2h 57m£43–62
Stafford to Hartlepool by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stafford to Hartlepool is to bus via Stoke-on-Trent which costs £20 - £35 and takes 8h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Stafford to Hartlepool is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Stafford to Hartlepool. However, there are services departing from Gaol Square and arriving at York Road - Central Library via Crown Bridge, Manchester Central Coach Station and Bus Station Stand 20. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Stafford to Hartlepool. However, there are services departing from Stafford and arriving at Hartlepool via Manchester Piccadilly and Thornaby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Stafford and Hartlepool is 184 miles. The road distance is 172.1 miles.
The best way to get from Stafford to Hartlepool without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs £50 - £110.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Stafford to Hartlepool, including transfers.
Stafford to Hartlepool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Crown Bridge station.
Stafford to Hartlepool train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Stafford station.
The best way to get from Stafford to Hartlepool is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £45 and takes 7h 55m.
What companies run services between Stafford, England and Hartlepool, England?
You can take a train from Stafford to Hartlepool via Manchester Piccadilly and Thornaby in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gaol Square to York Road - Central Library via Crown Bridge, Manchester Central Coach Station, Bus Station Express Lounge, and Bus Station Stand 20 in around 7h 55m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Stafford to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Crown Bridge to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Express Lounge
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–25
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Stafford to Hartlepool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Stafford to Hartlepool train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stafford to Hartlepool is 172 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Stafford to Hartlepool.
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