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Compare train and bus for Hartlepool to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Hartlepool to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €23, and a train costs an average of €70.
Distance: 154 miles (249 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€36 Average price Cheapest | €129 Average price |
5h 27m Average total duration 4h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Hartlepool to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Hartlepool to Birmingham:
A bus is $59 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hartlepool to Birmingham costing on average $88 (€70).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 35m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hartlepool and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Hartlepool station (HPL) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Hartlepool, Interchange and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Birmingham by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3), Grand Central Trains to go to Birmingham by train.
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