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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Hartlepool
Cheapest price
£53
Average price
£86
Fastest journey
3 h 8 m
Average duration
3 h 26 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
361 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Hartlepool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Hartlepool will cost around £86 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £53.
Of the 3 trains that leave London 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 361 km distance in an average of 3 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 35 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.
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Compare train, coach and flight for London to Hartlepool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Hartlepool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a flight costs an average of £39.
Distance: 361 km
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£84 Average Price | £30 Average Price Cheapest | £229 Average Price |
3h 36m Average total duration 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 43m Average total duration 6h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
London to Hartlepool train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Hartlepool trains for today, Friday 9 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 18:27 London | 2h57 | 21:24 Hartlepool | 0 changesdirect | |
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| C14497 | On time 08:00 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h08 | 11:08 Hartlepool station (HPL) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C40967+Y25982 · Y25853 | On time 08:33 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h35 | 12:08 Hartlepool station (HPL) | 2 changes | |
| C40967+L36835+Y25853 | On time 08:33 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h35 | 12:08 Hartlepool station (HPL) | 2 changes | |
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Overview: Train from London to Hartlepool
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Trains from London to Hartlepool run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:55, the last at 20:33. The fastest train covers the 361 km distance in 2h 49m.
Distance 361 km |
Average train duration 3h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 49m |
First train 04:55 |
Last train 20:33 |
Train companies: Grand Central Trains, LNER from London to Hartlepool trainsGrand Central Trains, LNER trains will get you between London and Hartlepool from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from London to Hartlepool
With an average journey time of around three hours and a service leaving hourly throughout most of the day from 8:00 a.m to 10:00 p.m, trains between London and Hartlepool are a convenient way to make the 260-mile journey.
Which train companies travel from London to Hartlepool?
The service between London and Hartlepool is operated by London North Eastern Railway (LNER) and Grand Central Trains. Most of the services are run by London North Eastern Railway.
How long is the train from London to Hartlepool?
The quickest service is delivered by Grand Central Trains and takes two hours 55 minutes. There are no changes on this service. In fact, Grand Central Trains require no changes on their services and most take around three to three and a half hours. LNER trains tend to have between one and two changes, although the journey duration isn't significantly longer at around three hours 35 minutes. The final sleeper services of the day take significantly longer because of the changeover times. These usually depart after 11:00 p.m.
How many trains are there from London to Hartlepool?
There are trains operating from around 6:00 a.m. to after 11:00 p.m. As a minimum, there tends to be one service every hour, although some hours have two services. The service begins later on a Sunday, just before 10:00 a.m., but it begins with the fastest service of the week at two hours 48 minutes without any changes.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from London to Hartlepool?
Departure train station: London Kings Cross Station is a primary transport hub in the capital. Facilities include First Class lounges, accessible platforms and toilets, wheelchairs, ATMs, a post box, bureau de change and retail outlets. There are coffee kiosks, food concessions, newsagents, pop-up stores, free WiFi, payphones and ticket machines. Onward travel is quick with the London Underground, buses and taxis linking to the station. Its location also makes walking appealing for city centre attractions.
Arrival train station: Hartlepool train station is a small through train station with seating, information boards and a ticket office that is open from Monday to Saturday. There are toilets, pay phones, waiting rooms, ticket machines and accessible platforms. The station itself is also accessible for wheelchair users from the taxi rank.
FAQs: London to Hartlepool train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in London and Hartlepool
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Information Desk
- Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36
- Sat: 05:00 - 00:36
- Sun: 05:30 - 01:36
- Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station.
- Located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00.
- Type of shops available: Cafes, bars, kiosks, restaurants, delicatessens, confectioners, groceries, food and drink to eat in or take away. clothes, stationery, flowers, photo processing, mobile phones, bureau de change, shoe repairs, key cutting, Pharmacy and prescriptions, optician, fitness, health and beauty services.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Caffè Nero
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Giraffe World Kitchen
- Black Sheep Coffee
- Hotel Chocolat
- Leon
- Pret a Manger
- Wasabi
- & more
- Taxi: The taxi rank is situated on Pancras Road just outside of the station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are located at the taxi rank situated on Pancras Road just outside of the station. The taxi rank is located outside the station on Pancras Road. There is a help point at the taxi rank that can be used to request disability assistance. All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair.
- There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
- Toilets Location: The toilets including accessible toilets are located next to platform 9. There also toilets on the Mezzanine Level.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located next to platform 9 and can be operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras
- Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel
- St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London
- Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36
- Sat: 05:00 - 00:36
- Sun: 05:30 - 01:36
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 1, 8 & 9
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the main entrance.
- Underground lines: Circle, Piccadilly, Hammersmith & City, Northern, Metropolitan, Victoria
- Bus lines: 10, 17, 30, 45, 46, 59, 63, 73, 91, 205, 214, 259, 390, 476
- Train lines: Thameslink, Grand Central, Hull, London North Eastern, Gatwick Express
- Metro: N/A
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
Car RentalInformation Desk- Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:15
- Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station.
- Luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- The Betjeman Arms
- AMT Coffee
- The Booking Office
- Carluccio’s
- Chop’d
- Greggs
- Taxi: Midland Road: Currently the taxi pick up is located next to Thameslink station entrance. Soon a large covered queuing area will be available halfway along the lower concourse where passengers can wait for marshalled taxis. Pancras Road: There are two taxi drop off areas in Pancras Road. One is situated halfway along the old Victorian brick built Barlow shed and is convenient for Eurostar passengers. The second is situated close to the main entrance in the new part of the station and is suitable for passengers travelling within the UK.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis can be located on Midland Road and Pancras Road
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: There are two accessible toilets in this station that are operated by a radar key. One is next to Eurostar arrivals. Toilet attendants are available too.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- The Standard
- Kimpton Fitzroy London
- Alhambra Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:15
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located on the lower level in the main hall.
- Subway lines: Circle Line, Hammersmith & City Line, Metropolitan Line, Northern Line, Piccadilly Line, Victoria Line
- Train lines: Overground line, High Speed 1, Eurostar
- Bus lines: 326, 139
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:00
- Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall Hairdresser Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: There is step free access at London Victoria Rail Station to the Victoria Line on the Underground. This can be accessed via the Cardinal Place entrance to the underground.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Main concourse
- Accessible taxis: Available on request Taxi rank outside main station entrance
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Toilets are situated on the central concourse and adjacent to platform 2. A changing place facility is available for use by disabled passengers in London Victoria. The space has a height-adjustable adult-sized changing bench, hoist, extra wide rolls of paper, and non-slip floors. The space is located on the central concourse in the main toilet facilities. If you, or a passenger you are accompanying, requires use of the changing place room, please speak to a member of staff or contact our control centre on 020 7922 6243 so we can help you gain access.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Hudson's Place and Central Concourse
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car Park Upper Level (Victoria Place), above Gatwick Express.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Onward travel information: Victoria Bus Station at Station Front
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: When weekend engineering dictate that replacement bus services will operate, these will usually depart from the immediate Station front/Terminus Place. Travel from London Victoria is usually conveyed by London Buses in these instances. Check posters and staff for more details.
- Metro: Underground services: Victoria Line, District Line and Circle Line
ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking- 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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