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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Hartlepool to Leicester
Cheapest price
£131
Average price
£131
Fastest journey
4 h 7 m
Average duration
4 h 7 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
228 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hartlepool to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hartlepool to Leicester will cost around £131 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £131.
Of the 1 trains that leave Hartlepool for Leicester 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 228 km distance in an average of 4 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 7 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 7 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 Hartlepool to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Hartlepool to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, and a train costs an average of £60.
Distance: 228 km
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3h 41m Average total duration Fastest 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 17m Average total duration 4h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Hartlepool to Leicester train times
The table below shows live departures for Hartlepool to Leicester trains for today, Monday 17 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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 | 13:59 Hartlepool | 4h50 | 18:49 Leicester | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 18 November | |||||
| 05:56 Hartlepool | 4h07 | 10:03 Leicester | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hartlepool to Leicester
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Trains from Hartlepool to Leicester run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £60 but you can travel from only £28 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:48, the last at 19:10. The fastest train covers the 228 km distance in 4h 0m.
Distance 228 km |
Average train duration 3h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £60 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 0m |
First train 05:48 |
Last train 19:10 |
Train companies: Grand Central Trains, Northern Rail (3) from Hartlepool to Leicester trainsGrand Central Trains, Northern Rail (3) trains will get you between Hartlepool and Leicester from £28. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Hartlepool to Leicester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hartlepool to Leicester 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 Leicester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Hartlepool and Leicester
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- 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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Information Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
- Car Park: Short stay car park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the main entrance and lifts to all platforms. Customers with wheelchairs who require assistance on graduated slopes should press the ticket gate 'assistance' button located at the bottom of the stairs near the self service ticket machines. To ensure availability of staff to assist, it is imperative that customers book assistance in advance. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms and at the bottom of all staircases.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Duty Manager located on the end of Platform 3/4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub situated on the lower floor (old Red Star parcels area) which can be accessed via the lift located to the left of the Customer Information desk. Stands also available in main car park and station front near short stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the Station front
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