The average train between Southport and Hartlepool takes 5h 44m and the fastest train takes 4h 35m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Southport and Hartlepool. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southport is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Hartlepool at 8:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 5h 44m. 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 Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
Southport to Hartlepool train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Southport station.
Southport to Hartlepool train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Middlesbrough station.
Book your Southport to Hartlepool train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Southport and Hartlepool is 164.6 km. The road distance is 276 km.
You can take a train from Southport to Hartlepool via Manchester Victoria and Middlesbrough in around 5h 18m.