The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol to Hartlepool
Cheapest price
£260
Average price
£260
Fastest journey
4 h 51 m
Average duration
5 h 4 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
371 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol to Hartlepool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol to Hartlepool will cost around £260 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £260.
To travel from Bristol to Hartlepool you need to make at least 2 changes.
9:004h51Bristol13:51Hartlepool£2601One-way2 changes
11:004h51Bristol15:51Hartlepool£2601One-way2 changes
13:004h51Bristol17:51Hartlepool£2601One-way2 changes
15:004h52Bristol19:52Hartlepool£2601One-way2 changes
16:335h53Bristol22:26Hartlepool£2601One-way2 changes
9:004h51Bristol13:51Hartlepool£2601One-way2 changes
11:004h51Bristol15:51Hartlepool£2601One-way2 changes
13:004h51Bristol17:51Hartlepool£2601One-way2 changes
15:004h52Bristol19:52Hartlepool£2601One-way2 changes
16:335h53Bristol22:26Hartlepool£2601One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Bristol to Hartlepool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Hartlepool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £40, and a train costs an average of £145.
Distance: 371 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£147 Average Price | £46 Average Price Cheapest | £94 Average Price |
5h 27m Average total duration 4h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 0m Average total duration 7h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Bristol to Hartlepool train times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Hartlepool trains for today, Friday 10 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:33 Bristol | 5h53 | 15:26 Hartlepool | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Bristol to Hartlepool by coach, train or flight
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Why should you book Bristol to Hartlepool trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs CrossCountry?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for CrossCountry, but also compare tickets for the likes of Grand Central Trains or Cross Country to find the best option for your trip from Bristol to Hartlepool.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Rome2rio?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Grand Central Trains or Cross Country to find the best option for your trip from Bristol to Hartlepool.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus, train and flight to find the ideal travel option from Bristol to Hartlepool.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol to Hartlepool
Trains from Bristol to Hartlepool run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £145 but you can travel from only £40 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:15, the last at 17:33. The fastest train covers the 371 km distance in 5h 33m.
Distance 371 km |
Average train duration 4h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £145 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 5h 33m |
First train 6:15 |
Last train 17:33 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Grand Central Trains, Cross Country from Bristol to Hartlepool trainsCrossCountry, Grand Central Trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Bristol and Hartlepool from £40. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bristol to Hartlepool train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol to Hartlepool by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Hartlepool, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bristol and Hartlepool
Most Bristol to Hartlepool trains use the Bristol Temple Meads to Hartlepool station pair. Use this guide to compare Bristol and Hartlepool train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Bristol Temple Meads from Bristol city centre
Bristol Temple Meads train station facilities and services
Bristol Temple Meads has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Upper Crust, Pumpkin Café, Hart's Bakery
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located near Platform 3.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 06:45 - 21:30. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bristol Temple Meads: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators. .
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center, Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center.
Getting to Stapleton Road from Bristol city centre
Stapleton Road is 2 km from Bristol city centre. Public transport options include:
Stapleton Road train station facilities and services
Stapleton Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Stapleton Road.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Stapleton Road: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Stapleton Road: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Stapleton Road: Staff help available: No, Step free access note: Step Free Category B1 station - step free access can be achieved to both platforms independent of the station however step free access does not exist between platforms. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Hartlepool station do trains from Bristol arrive at?
Getting to Hartlepool from Hartlepool city centre
Hartlepool train station facilities and services
Hartlepool has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Hartlepool.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hartlepool.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hartlepool: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Hartlepool: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hartlepool: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, There is only one platform and no major access difficulties. Step free access from car park to station entrance. Approximately 70 unmarked spaces, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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