Hartlepool to Portsmouth Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Hartlepool and Portsmouth takes 5h 11m and the fastest train takes 4h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Hartlepool to Portsmouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 11m
Duration: 322 mi
Distance: £114
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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5h 16m

£99–162

Hartlepool to Portsmouth train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Hartlepool and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hartlepool is at 5:59 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 11:01 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 5h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:09 AM → 12:32 PM
5h 23m • 2 changes
8:59 AM → 1:58 PM
4h 59m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 4:32 PM
5h 33m • 2 changes
12:59 PM → 5:58 PM
4h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:01 AM → 2:00 PM
4h 59m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 4:00 PM
5h 1m • 2 changes
12:59 PM → 6:00 PM
5h 1m • 2 changes
2:59 PM → 8:00 PM
5h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

7:09 AM → 12:44 PM
5h 34m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 1:58 PM
4h 58m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 4:33 PM
5h 34m • 2 changes
12:59 PM → 6:04 PM
5h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

7:09 AM → 12:44 PM
5h 34m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 1:58 PM
4h 58m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 4:33 PM
5h 34m • 2 changes
12:59 PM → 6:04 PM
5h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

7:09 AM → 12:44 PM
5h 34m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 1:58 PM
4h 58m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 4:33 PM
5h 34m • 2 changes
12:59 PM → 6:04 PM
5h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

7:09 AM → 12:44 PM
5h 34m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 1:58 PM
4h 58m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 4:33 PM
5h 34m • 2 changes
12:59 PM → 6:04 PM
5h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

7:09 AM → 12:44 PM
5h 34m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 1:58 PM
4h 58m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 4:33 PM
5h 34m • 2 changes
12:59 PM → 6:04 PM
5h 5m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hartlepool to Portsmouth? 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.

What companies run services between Hartlepool, England and Portsmouth, England?

You can take a train from Hartlepool to Portsmouth & Southsea via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 5h 16m.

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