The average train between Hartlepool and Newcastle-under-Lyme takes 4h 37m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Hartlepool to Newcastle-under-Lyme. 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 Hartlepool and Newcastle-under-Lyme. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hartlepool is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Newcastle-under-Lyme at 9:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Thornaby and take an average of 4h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 56m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Hartlepool to Newcastle-under-Lyme? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Hartlepool to Newcastle-under-Lyme. However, there are services departing from Hartlepool station and arriving at Newcastle-under-Lyme station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
Hartlepool to Newcastle-under-Lyme train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Thornaby station.
Hartlepool to Newcastle-under-Lyme train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Stoke-on-Trent station.
Book your Hartlepool to Newcastle-under-Lyme train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Hartlepool and Newcastle-under-Lyme is 199.1 km. The road distance is 268 km.
You can take a train from Hartlepool to Stoke-on-Trent via Thornaby and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 26m.