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Compare train and bus for Hartlepool to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hartlepool to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 9m. 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 $22, while a train costs an average of $94.
Distance: 93 miles (150 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$94 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Hartlepool to Manchester:
A bus is $66 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hartlepool to Manchester costing on average $94 (€77).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 29m.
Tickets start at around $28 (€23) compared to roughly $42 (€35) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $14 (€11). The journey takes 2h 59m versus 2h 26m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Hartlepool to Manchester
How to get from Hartlepool to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hartlepool to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:15 PM2h45Hartlepool8:00 PMManchester$181One-way0 transfers
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5:15 PM2h45Hartlepool8:00 PMManchester$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
5:15 PM2h45Hartlepool8:00 PMManchester$181One-way0 transfers
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11:55 AM4h10Hartlepool4:05 PMManchester$341One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Hartlepool to Manchester:
A bus is $72 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hartlepool to Manchester costing on average $94 (€77).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 31m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hartlepool and Manchester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Newcastle Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Hartlepool, Interchange and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Hartlepool station (HPL) and arrive in Manchester Victoria (MCV).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Grand Central Trains, Northern Rail to go to Manchester by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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