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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Hartlepool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Hartlepool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $48 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $48, while a flight costs an average of $383.
Distance: 224 miles (361 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$126 Average price | $48 Average price Cheapest | $383 Average price | $109 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 34m Average total duration 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 24m Average total duration 5h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from London to Hartlepool
Compare the available ways to get from London to Hartlepool, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Hartlepool:
A bus is $78 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Hartlepool costing on average $126 (€105).
A bus is $336 (€281) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Hartlepool costing on average $383 (€322).
Other travel options to Hartlepool take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 34m.
Bus takes on average 6h 24m.
You'll arrive about 2h 7m sooner (3h 4m by train vs 5h 11m by car). Tickets start at around $126 (€105) compared to roughly $109 (€92) 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.
Travel optionsfrom London to Hartlepool
How to get from London to Hartlepool by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Hartlepool is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
9:55 PM 4h30 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) 2:25 AM Middlesbrough, Bus Station $37 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
9:55 PM 4h30 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) 2:25 AM Middlesbrough, Bus Station $37 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- BA1328
7:15 AM 1h15 London Heathrow Airport 8:30 AM Newcastle Airport $84 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
Y148511:00 PM 2h52 London Kings Cross (KGX) 3:52 PM Hartlepool station (HPL) $125 1 One-way 0 transfers- C00207
11:00 AM 2h52 London Kings Cross (KGX) 1:52 PM Hartlepool station (HPL) $125 1 One-way 0 transfers - C01966+
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C3179811:33 AM 3h33 London Kings Cross (KGX) 3:06 PM Hartlepool station (HPL) $140 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FlixBus
9:30 PM 4h55 London, Victoria Coach Station 2:25 AM Middlesbrough, Bus Station $37 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
11:40 AM 5h20 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) 5:00 PM Middlesbrough, Bus Station $58 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
11:00 AM 6h00 London, Victoria Coach Station 5:00 PM Middlesbrough, Bus Station $58 1 One-way 0 transfers
- BA1340
7:55 PM 1h15 London Heathrow Airport 9:10 PM Newcastle Airport $84 1 One-way 0 transfers - BA1332
11:35 AM 1h15 London Heathrow Airport 12:50 PM Newcastle Airport $84 1 One-way 0 transfers - BA1338
4:05 PM 1h20 London Heathrow Airport 5:25 PM Newcastle Airport $84 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Hartlepool:
A bus is $78 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Hartlepool costing on average $126 (€105).
A bus is $336 (€281) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Hartlepool costing on average $383 (€322).
Other travel options to Hartlepool take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 34m.
Bus takes on average 6h 24m.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Hartlepool as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Newcastle Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from London Kings Cross (KGX) and arrive in Hartlepool station (HPL).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Middlesbrough, Bus Station.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, East Midlands Railway to go to Hartlepool by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Hartlepool by bus.
- Travel with British Airways, Loganair to go to Hartlepool by flight.
- 1 direct trains per day with Grand Central Trains.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
- 4 direct flights per day with British Airways.
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