Portsmouth to Hartlepool Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and Hartlepool takes 5h 17m and the fastest train takes 5h. The train service runs several times per day from Portsmouth 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.

5h 17m
Duration: 322 mi
Distance: £114
Average price: Every 4 hours
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5h 47m

£99–158

Portsmouth to Hartlepool train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Portsmouth and Hartlepool. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 5:20 PM which arrives into Hartlepool at 10:26 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

8:51 AM → 1:51 PM
5h • 2 changes
10:51 AM → 3:51 PM
5h • 2 changes
12:51 PM → 5:51 PM
5h • 2 changes
2:51 PM → 7:52 PM
5h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

7:37 AM → 12:51 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
10:37 AM → 3:51 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
12:37 PM → 5:51 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
2:37 PM → 7:50 PM
5h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:23 AM → 11:09 AM
5h 46m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 1:51 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
10:35 AM → 3:51 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
12:35 PM → 5:52 PM
5h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:23 AM → 11:09 AM
5h 46m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 1:51 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
10:35 AM → 3:51 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
12:35 PM → 5:52 PM
5h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:23 AM → 11:09 AM
5h 46m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 1:51 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
10:35 AM → 3:51 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
12:35 PM → 5:52 PM
5h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:23 AM → 11:09 AM
5h 46m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 1:51 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
10:35 AM → 3:51 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
12:35 PM → 5:52 PM
5h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:23 AM → 11:09 AM
5h 46m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 1:51 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
10:35 AM → 3:51 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
12:35 PM → 5:52 PM
5h 17m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portsmouth to Hartlepool? 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 Portsmouth, England and Hartlepool, England?

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Hartlepool via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and King's Cross in around 5h 47m.

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