The cheapest and fastest trains from Southport to Hartlepool
Cheapest price
£101
Average price
£101
Fastest journey
5 h 44 m
Average duration
5 h 44 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
164 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Southport to Hartlepool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Southport to Hartlepool will cost around £101 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £101.
Of the 1 trains that leave Southport 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 164 km distance in an average of 5 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 44 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 44 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 Southport to Hartlepool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southport to Hartlepool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £99. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £99, and a coach costs an average of £102.
Distance: 164 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£100 Average Price Cheapest | £102 Average Price |
4h 39m Average total duration Fastest 4h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 2m Average total duration 8h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Southport to Hartlepool train times
The table below shows live departures for Southport to Hartlepool trains for tomorrow, Thursday 4 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:51 Southport | 5h44 | 10:35 Hartlepool | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Southport to Hartlepool
Trains from Southport to Hartlepool run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £99 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:36, the last at 18:40. The fastest train covers the 164 km distance in 4h 47m.
Distance 164 km |
Average train duration 4h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £99 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 4h 47m |
First train 05:36 |
Last train 18:40 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express from Southport to Hartlepool trainsTransPennine Express trains will get you between Southport and Hartlepool from £99. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Southport to Hartlepool train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Southport 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 Southport and Hartlepool
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:28 - 00:37 Sunday 07:43 - 00:37 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
- Type of shops available: Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” Ticket office is step free. Both platforms accessed via concourse.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: in staff car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Car Park London Street, Southport
- 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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