The average train between Hartlepool and Southport takes 5h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Hartlepool to Southport. 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 every 3 hours between Hartlepool and Southport. The earliest departure is at 7:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hartlepool is at 7:06 PM which arrives into Southport at 11:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hartlepool to Southport. However, there are services departing from Hartlepool station and arriving at Southport station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
Hartlepool to Southport train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Hartlepool station.
Hartlepool to Southport train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wigan North Western station.
Book your Hartlepool to Southport train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Hartlepool and Southport is 164.6 km. The road distance is 341 km.
You can take a train from Hartlepool to Southport via Carlisle, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate in around 4h 58m.