Travel Details
Hartlepool is served by excellent transport links, linking the town with the rest of the UK and Europe.
By Road
The excellence of the North's fast road network is enhanced by the lack of major traffic congestion. Motorway standard routes allow quick and stress free travel.
The A689 links with both the A19 and A1(M) to provide easy access from the North and South. With the A1(M) linking with the M6 easy access is available from the West.
From the North West, the A66 offers connections to the M6.
Place
Middlesbrough
Newcastle
Leeds
Hull
London
Dover
Edinburgh
Durham Tees Valley Airport
Newcastle Airport
Manchester Airport
Miles
12
32
67
93
257
320
140
20
38
124
Time
16 mins
40 mins
1 hour 15 mins
1 hour 40 mins
4 hours 40 mins
5 hours 45 mins
3 hours
28 mins
45 mins
2 hours 19 mins
* Approximate time to Hartlepool calculated according to 45mph for short distances and 55mph for longer journeys.
By Air
Newcatle Airport and Durham Tess Valley International Airports handle flights from the UK and European airports. Both have regular flights to Heathrow and Amsterdam for connections to all international routes. For flight information you can contact:
By Rail
A fast and regular service runs between the North East and London.
London and Edinburgh have direct speed services operating to Darlington from where you can catch a local connection to Hartlepool.
Direct trains operate to Newcastle, Darlington, Stockton and Middlesbrough on a regular basis.
Trains operate to Manchester from Hartlepool.
24 hour information on train times and fares can be obtained by telephoning 0345 484950 or visiting railtrack.co.uk
By Sea
Scandinavian Seaways and Fjordline operate out of North Shields, whilst P&O Northe Sea Ferries operate daily services from Hull to Rotterdam and Zeebrugge.