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Trip Overview

The average train between Hartlepool and Stafford takes 4h 46m and the fastest train takes 4h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Hartlepool to Stafford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 46m
Duration
183 mi
Distance
£73
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Hartlepool to Stafford train times

Trains run hourly between Hartlepool and Stafford. 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 Stafford at 9:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Thornaby and take an average of 4h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressCross Country4h 7m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast11h 16m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast4h 9m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast4h 4m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast4h 3m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast4h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast4h 9m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast4h 4m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast4h 3m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast4h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast4h 9m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast4h 4m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast4h 3m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast4h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast4h 9m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast4h 4m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast4h 3m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast4h 4m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hartlepool to Stafford? 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.

Map of how to get from Hartlepool to Stafford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 182.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

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

You can take a train from Hartlepool to Stafford via Thornaby and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 49m.

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