The cheapest and fastest trains from Hartlepool to Southampton
Cheapest price
£83
Average price
£109
Fastest journey
5 h 43 m
Average duration
6 h 14 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
421 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hartlepool to Southampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hartlepool to Southampton will cost around £109 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £83.
Of the 3 trains that leave Hartlepool for Southampton every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 421 km distance in an average of 6 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 43 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 43 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 coach, train and flight for Hartlepool to Southampton
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Hartlepool to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £38, and a flight costs an average of £105.
Distance: 421 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£124 Average Price | £40 Average Price Cheapest | £157 Average Price |
6h 37m Average total duration 6h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 40m Average total duration 9h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Hartlepool to Southampton train times
The table below shows live departures for Hartlepool to Southampton trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 09:22 Hartlepool | 5h27 | 14:49 Southampton | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 21 December | |||||
![]() | 08:49 Hartlepool | 5h43 | 14:32 Southampton | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hartlepool to Southampton
Trains from Hartlepool to Southampton run on average 6 times per day, taking around 6h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £92 but you can travel from only £38 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:52, the last at 18:00. The fastest train covers the 421 km distance in 5h 36m.
Distance 421 km |
Average train duration 6h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £92 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 36m |
First train 04:52 |
Last train 18:00 |
FAQs: Hartlepool to Southampton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hartlepool to Southampton 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 Southampton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Hartlepool and Southampton
- 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.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:45 Saturday 06:00 - 20:45 Sunday 06:30 - 20:45
- Car Park: Premium-downside
- Taxi: Yes outside Platform 4 exit
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms. Please be aware that this station has no 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: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Waiting Rooms on Platforms 1 and 4. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 4; 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
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Waiting rooms location: All platforms. Waiting rooms are heated and seating complies with Code of Practice.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 - 200 spaces Platform 4 - 44 spaces Outside Platform 4 entrance - 4 spaces Outside Platform 1 entrance - A new bike hut with 140 two tier spaces
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus service goes from the north side (Blechynden Terrace) during engineering works. Overnight onward transport goes from the South side (West Quay side)
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