The cheapest and fastest trains from Croydon to Hartlepool
Cheapest price
£130
Average price
£166
Fastest journey
3 h 58 m
Average duration
4 h 6 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
375 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Croydon to Hartlepool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Croydon to Hartlepool will cost around £166 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £130.
To travel from Croydon to Hartlepool you need to make at least one change.










Live departures
Croydon to Hartlepool train times
The table below shows live departures for Croydon to Hartlepool trains for tomorrow, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:45 Croydon | 4h23 | 11:08 Hartlepool | 1 change | |
![]() | 09:45 Croydon | 4h06 | 13:51 Hartlepool | 2 changes | |
![]() | 09:45 Croydon | 4h14 | 13:59 Hartlepool | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:01 Croydon | 3h58 | 13:59 Hartlepool | 2 changes | |
![]() | 11:45 Croydon | 4h06 | 15:51 Hartlepool | 2 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Croydon to Hartlepool
Trains from Croydon to Hartlepool run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £76 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:15, the last at 19:32. The fastest train covers the 375 km distance in 3h 21m.
Distance 375 km |
Average train duration 3h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £76 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 3h 21m |
First train 06:15 |
Last train 19:32 |
Train companies: Thameslink from Croydon to Hartlepool trainsThameslink trains will get you between Croydon and Hartlepool from £76. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Croydon to Hartlepool train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Croydon 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 Croydon and Hartlepool
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 24 Hours a Day
- Type of shops available: Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free access to all platforms. Lifts to overbridge from all platforms and side entrance. Long steep ramps to platforms from main entrance. (over 1:10 gradient). Assistance Meeting Point is the Information Point on station concourse.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting rooms and covered waiting areas on each platform
- Storage location: Station front, opposite Platform 6
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses pick up / drop off at the bus stop on Dingwall Road.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 20:15 Saturday 06:25 - 20:15 Sunday 08:10 - 17:45
- Type of shops available: News agent High street shops
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: B2 station category. Step free access available for platform 1 and 3 using the London Road car park entrance . This side gate is kept locked but has help buttons to request use. Step-free access via separate entrance to platform 4 (to Sutton).
- 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: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Stop B5 in Station Road Due to ongoing works, the stops for Rail Replacement bus services at West Croydon bus station are subject to regular change. Please check with local staff if intending to use this service.
- Metro: London Trams (formerly Tramlink) services to Elmers End, Beckenham Junction and New Addington via East Croydon
- 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.
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