The cheapest and fastest trains from Hartlepool to Bristol
Cheapest price
£146
Average price
£150
Fastest journey
5 h 51 m
Average duration
5 h 54 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
371 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hartlepool to Bristol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hartlepool to Bristol will cost around £150 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £146.
Of the 2 trains that leave Hartlepool for Bristol every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 371 km distance in an average of 5 h 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 51 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 56 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Hartlepool to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hartlepool to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £31, and a train costs an average of £77.
Distance: 371 km
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£116 Average Price | £35 Average Price Cheapest | £66 Average Price |
5h 24m Average total duration 4h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 58m Average total duration 8h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Hartlepool to Bristol train times
The table below shows live departures for Hartlepool to Bristol trains for tomorrow, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 06:41 Hartlepool | 5h51 | 12:32 Bristol | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:02 Hartlepool | 5h56 | 13:58 Bristol | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hartlepool to Bristol
Trains from Hartlepool to Bristol run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £77 but you can travel from only £31 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:53, the last at 18:00. The fastest train covers the 371 km distance in 5h 12m.
Distance 371 km |
Average train duration 4h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £77 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 5h 12m |
First train 04:53 |
Last train 18:00 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3), Grand Central Trains from Hartlepool to Bristol trainsCrossCountry, Northern Rail (3), Grand Central Trains trains will get you between Hartlepool and Bristol from £31. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Northern Rail (3)
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FAQs: Hartlepool to Bristol train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hartlepool to Bristol 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 Bristol, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Hartlepool and Bristol
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:00 - 18:25 Saturday 07:00 - 18:25 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: on platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport will pick up/drop off at the station front.
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Type of shops available: WHS/M&S; Uppercrust; Pumpkin; Pasty Shop; Starbucks; Lily's Flowers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- Pumpkin Café
- Hart's Bakery
- Taxi: The taxi rank is available on the station forecourt. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff for assistance. To reach the station forecourt; exit through the ticket barriers, turn left and exit through the main doors. You can find more information about local taxi services here.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators.
- Toilets Location: Ladies, Gents and Baby Change are located in the Passenger Subway. The Baby Change is located next to the Ladies Toilets. An additional Baby Change facility is also located in the Accessible Toilet on Platform 13/15. Accessible Toilets are located on Platform 3 by the Help Desk and on Platform 13/15.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Radar Key available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center
- Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting Rooms are located on Platform 5/7 and on Platform 13/15
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: The main storage location for bikes is at The Friary at Temple Quay, just to the right of the ramped exit from the long stay car park. A limited bike storage location can be found on Station Approach by Queen Anne's Gate. There is no longer any bike storage inside the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the main entrance.
- Bus lines: A1, 1, 2, 8, 39/349/X39, 70, 73, 178, 376
- Train lines: CrossCountry, Great Western Main Line, Severn Beach Line
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station front. Alternative: the lower approach road, outside the front of Bristol & Exeter House
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