How to travel from Darlington to Hartlepool

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Compare train and bus for Darlington to Hartlepool

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Darlington to Hartlepool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 11m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $13, while a train costs an average of $13.

Distance: 17 miles (28 km)

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$13

Average price

Cheapest

$8

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 11m

Average total duration

Fastest

41m

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30m

Additional time*

44m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Northern Rail

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The cheapest way to travel from Darlington to Hartlepool is a bus with an average price of $7 (€6).

This is compared to other travel options from Darlington to Hartlepool:

A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Darlington to Hartlepool costing on average $13 (€11).

The fastest way to travel from Darlington to Hartlepool is by train with an average journey time of 1h 11m.

Other travel options to Hartlepool take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 18m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Darlington and Hartlepool including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Darlington to Hartlepool among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 3m sooner (41m by train vs 44m by car). Tickets start at around $13 (€11) compared to roughly $8 (€6) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

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from Darlington to Hartlepool

How to get from Darlington to Hartlepool by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Darlington to Hartlepool is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Northern Rail
    8:21 AM1h06
    Darlington
    9:27 AMHartlepool
    $131One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Northern Rail
    8:21 AM1h06
    Darlington
    9:27 AMHartlepool
    $131One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Northern Rail
    8:21 AM1h06
    Darlington
    9:27 AMHartlepool
    $131One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Northern Rail
    6:21 AM1h07
    Darlington
    7:28 AMHartlepool
    $131One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Darlington to Hartlepool

Travel to Hartlepool easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Darlington to Hartlepool.

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There are 2 options to travel between Darlington and Hartlepool including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Darlington to Hartlepool is a bus with an average price of $7 (€6).

This is compared to other travel options from Darlington to Hartlepool:

A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Darlington to Hartlepool costing on average $13 (€11).

The fastest way to travel from Darlington to Hartlepool is by train with an average journey time of 1h 11m.

Other travel options to Hartlepool take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 18m.

The distance from Darlington to Hartlepool is approximately 17 miles (28 km).
The average frequency per day from Darlington to Hartlepool is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Darlington and Hartlepool as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Darlington to Hartlepool:
  • Trains mostly depart from Darlington station (DAR) and arrive in Hartlepool station (HPL).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Darlington to Hartlepool, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Northern Rail, Grand Central Trains, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited to go to Hartlepool by train.
  • Travel with Stagecoach North East to go to Hartlepool by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Darlington to Hartlepool:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Northern Trains Limited.
Omio customers who travel from Darlington to Hartlepool often also extend their vacation to go to London, Newcastle, Manchester, Leeds, Middlesbrough. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Hartlepool and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Hartlepool to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
A visit to Hartlepool typically requires 1-2 days to explore its main attractions, such as the National Museum of the Royal Navy, Hartlepool Marina, and the Heugh Battery Museum.

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