The average train between Rochdale and Hartlepool takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Rochdale 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.
Trains run hourly between Rochdale and Hartlepool. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochdale is at 11:34 PM which arrives into Hartlepool at 9:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Hebden Bridge and take an average of 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rochdale to Hartlepool. However, there are services departing from Rochdale station and arriving at Hartlepool station via Middlesbrough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Rochdale to Hartlepool train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Hebden Bridge station.
Rochdale to Hartlepool train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Middlesbrough station.
Book your Rochdale to Hartlepool train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Rochdale and Hartlepool is 133.7 km. The road distance is 212 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Hebden Bridge to Middlesbrough hourly. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 2h.