The average train between Southport and Hartlepool takes 5h 58m and the fastest train takes 4h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Southport 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 every 3 hours between Southport and Hartlepool. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southport is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Hartlepool at 10:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan Wallgate and take an average of 5h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Southport to Hartlepool. However, there are services departing from Southport station and arriving at Hartlepool station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
Southport to Hartlepool train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wigan North Western station.
Southport to Hartlepool train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Hartlepool station.
Book your Southport to Hartlepool train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Southport and Hartlepool is 164.6 km. The road distance is 341 km.
You can take a train from Southport to Hartlepool via Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, and Carlisle in around 5h 29m.