The cheapest and fastest trains from Southampton to Hartlepool
Cheapest price
£298
Average price
£308
Fastest journey
5 h 57 m
Average duration
6 h 24 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
421 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Southampton to Hartlepool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Southampton to Hartlepool will cost around £308 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £298.
To travel from Southampton to Hartlepool you need to make at least one change.
07:555h57Southampton13:52Hartlepool£2981One-way1 change
09:156h36Southampton15:51Hartlepool£3101One-way2 changes
11:156h37Southampton17:52Hartlepool£3101One-way2 changes
13:156h38Southampton19:53Hartlepool£3101One-way2 changes
16:156h11Southampton22:26Hartlepool£3101One-way2 changes
07:555h57Southampton13:52Hartlepool£2981One-way1 change
16:156h11Southampton22:26Hartlepool£3101One-way2 changes
09:156h36Southampton15:51Hartlepool£3101One-way2 changes
11:156h37Southampton17:52Hartlepool£3101One-way2 changes
13:156h38Southampton19:53Hartlepool£3101One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Southampton to Hartlepool
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Hartlepool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £46, and a flight costs an average of £199.
Distance: 421 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£126 Average Price | £46 Average Price Cheapest | £199 Average Price |
6h 49m Average total duration 6h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 47m Average total duration 9h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Southampton to Hartlepool train times
The table below shows live departures for Southampton to Hartlepool trains for today, Monday 30 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 16:15 Southampton | 6h11 | 22:26 Hartlepool | 2 changes | |
| Tuesday 31 March | |||||
![]() | 07:55 Southampton | 5h57 | 13:52 Hartlepool | 1 change | |
![]() | 09:15 Southampton | 6h36 | 15:51 Hartlepool | 2 changes | |
![]() | 11:15 Southampton | 6h37 | 17:52 Hartlepool | 2 changes | |
![]() | 13:15 Southampton | 6h38 | 19:53 Hartlepool | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Southampton to Hartlepool
Trains from Southampton to Hartlepool run on average 4 times per day, taking around 6h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £125 but you can travel from only £46 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:52, the last at 18:26. The fastest train covers the 421 km distance in 5h 12m.
Distance 421 km |
Average train duration 6h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £125 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 5h 12m |
First train 06:52 |
Last train 18:26 |
Train companies: Cross Country from Southampton to Hartlepool trainsCross Country trains will get you between Southampton and Hartlepool from £46. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Southampton to Hartlepool train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Southampton 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 Southampton and Hartlepool
- 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)
- 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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