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Compare train and bus for Hartlepool to Leeds
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 an average ticket price of $17 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, while a train costs an average of $52.
Distance: 62 miles (101 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$52 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 13m Average total duration 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Hartlepool to Leeds
Compare the available ways to get from Hartlepool to Leeds, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Hartlepool to Leeds:
A bus is $36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hartlepool to Leeds costing on average $52.
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 13m.
Tickets start at around $52 compared to roughly $28 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$24. 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.
Travel optionsfrom Hartlepool to Leeds
How to get from Hartlepool to Leeds by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hartlepool to Leeds is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

12:55 PM 1h55 Hartlepool 2:50 PM Leeds $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
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12:55 PM 1h55 Hartlepool 2:50 PM Leeds $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
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12:55 PM 1h55 Hartlepool 2:50 PM Leeds $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Hartlepool to Leeds:
A bus is $36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hartlepool to Leeds costing on average $52.
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 13m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hartlepool and Leeds 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 Leeds station (LDS).
- Buses mostly depart from Middlesbrough, Bus Station and arrive in Leeds, Coach Station.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Grand Central Trains, CrossCountry, Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway to go to Leeds by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Leeds by bus.
- 6 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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