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Royal Armouries Museum
The United Kingdom’s national museum of arms and armour, with major collections covering warfare, hunting and tournament culture. One of Leeds’ best-known indoor attractions.
Cheapest price
$56
Average price
$71
Fastest journey
1 h 39 m
Average duration
1 h 43 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
101 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hartlepool to Leeds is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hartlepool to Leeds will cost around $71 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $56.
It's difficult to get from Hartlepool to Leeds without transferring at least once.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hartlepool to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 62 miles (101 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$68 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 13m Average total duration 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Hartlepool to Leeds:
A bus is $44 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hartlepool to Leeds costing on average $68 (€55).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 43m.
Tickets start at around $68 (€55) compared to roughly $28 (€23) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-39.77 (€-32.02). The journey takes 1h 43m versus 1h 42m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Hartlepool to Leeds trains for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P28698 · G85863+ G15804 | On time 2:28 PM Hartlepool station (HPL) | 2h01 | 4:29 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2 transfers | |
C31841+ C03182 | On time 2:46 PM Hartlepool station (HPL) | 1h59 | 4:45 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
P28711 · G85875+ G15830 | On time 3:28 PM Hartlepool station (HPL) | 2h01 | 5:29 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2 transfers | |
Y14818+ G15977 | On time 3:59 PM Hartlepool station (HPL) | 1h45 | 5:44 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
P28721 · G85891+ G15806 | On time 4:27 PM Hartlepool station (HPL) | 2h02 | 6:29 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2 transfers | |
C31855+ C03192 | On time 4:48 PM Hartlepool station (HPL) | 1h57 | 6:45 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
G86070 · G85907+ G15810 | On time 5:28 PM Hartlepool station (HPL) | 2h03 | 7:31 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2 transfers | |
C00198+ G16022 | On time 5:59 PM Hartlepool station (HPL) | 1h46 | 7:45 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
P28737 · G85922+ C24982 | On time 6:28 PM Hartlepool station (HPL) | 2h04 | 8:32 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2 transfers | |
C31864 · C32338+ G00846 | On time 6:52 PM Hartlepool station (HPL) | 2h15 | 9:07 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2 transfers | |
C31864+ C24641 | On time 6:52 PM Hartlepool station (HPL) | 1h52 | 8:44 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Hartlepool to Leeds run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:56, the last at 22:33. The fastest train covers the 62 miles (101 km) distance in 1h 56m.
Distance 62 miles (101 km) |
Average train duration 1h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 56m |
First train 3:56 AM |
Last train 10:33 PM |
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Cheapest Day Thu |
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Best time to book 14 days |
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Large urban park with lakes, gardens and broad open spaces. One of the best outdoor escapes in Leeds and very popular with locals.
Central boulevard and square framed by important civic buildings. A practical and scenic starting point for exploring central Leeds on foot.
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