The average train between Edinburgh and Hartlepool takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. There is an hourly train service from Edinburgh to Hartlepool. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Hartlepool. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Hartlepool at 6:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Hartlepool. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Hartlepool station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
Edinburgh to Hartlepool train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Hartlepool train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Hartlepool station.
Book your Edinburgh to Hartlepool train tickets online with Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Edinburgh and Hartlepool is 188.7 km. The road distance is 246 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Hartlepool via Newcastle in around 2h 26m.
