The cheapest and fastest trains from Bournemouth to Hartlepool
Cheapest price
£136
Average price
£136
Fastest journey
6 h 16 m
Average duration
6 h 16 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
443 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bournemouth to Hartlepool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bournemouth to Hartlepool will cost around £136 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £136.
Of the 1 trains that leave Bournemouth for Hartlepool every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 443 km distance in an average of 6 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 16 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bournemouth to Hartlepool
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Hartlepool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £52. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £52, and a train costs an average of £136.
Distance: 443 km
Compare train with
| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£138 Average Price | £53 Average Price Cheapest |
8h 20m Average total duration Fastest 7h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 50m Average total duration 10h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Bournemouth to Hartlepool train times
The table below shows live departures for Bournemouth to Hartlepool trains for today, Tuesday 18 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:55 Bournemouth | 8h05 | 13:00 Hartlepool | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Bournemouth to Hartlepool by train or coach
Compare train and coach prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
19 Nov
20 Nov
21 Nov
22 Nov
23 Nov
24 Nov
25 Nov
Journey information
Overview: Train from Bournemouth to Hartlepool
Trains from Bournemouth to Hartlepool run on average 4 times per day, taking around 7h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £136 but you can travel from only £52 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:35, the last at 18:00. The fastest train covers the 443 km distance in 6h 16m.
Distance 443 km |
Average train duration 7h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £136 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 6h 16m |
First train 06:35 |
Last train 18:00 |
Train companies: Cross Country from Bournemouth to Hartlepool trainsCross Country trains will get you between Bournemouth and Hartlepool from £52. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Cross Country
FAQs: Bournemouth to Hartlepool train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bournemouth to Hartlepool by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Hartlepool, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bournemouth and Hartlepool
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:40 Saturday 05:40 - 20:40 Sunday 06:40 - 20:40
- Car Park: Premium
- Taxi: Yes
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B2 station. Level access to both sides of station from separate entrances. Long and steep ramped subway between platforms - up to 1:8 gradient Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on both platforms. The National key toilets are located on both platforms; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Southampton / Brockenhurst: Station entrance on Halfords side. To Poole: Station entrance on Asda side.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:00 - 18:25 Saturday 07:00 - 18:25 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, There is only one platform and no major access difficulties. Step free access from car park to station entrance. Approximately 70 unmarked spaces.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: on platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport will pick up/drop off at the station front.
Most popular train connections from Bournemouth
More options for your journey from Bournemouth to Hartlepool
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
