The cheapest and fastest trains from Thornaby to Hartlepool
Cheapest price
£1
Average price
£2
Fastest journey
18 m
Average duration
19 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
18 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Thornaby to Hartlepool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Thornaby to Hartlepool will cost around £2 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £1.
Of the 2 trains that leave Thornaby for Hartlepool every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 18 km distance in an average of 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 20 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 and train for Thornaby to Hartlepool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Thornaby to Hartlepool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £1. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £1, and a coach costs an average of £5.
Distance: 18 km
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53m Average total duration Fastest 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 59m Average total duration 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Thornaby to Hartlepool train times
The table below shows live departures for Thornaby to Hartlepool trains for today, Tuesday 11 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 08:37 Thornaby | 0h23 | 09:00 Hartlepool | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:21 Thornaby | 0h18 | 11:39 Hartlepool | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:21 Thornaby | 0h20 | 13:41 Hartlepool | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Thornaby to Hartlepool
Trains from Thornaby to Hartlepool run on average 6 times per day, taking around 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £1 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:56, the last at 22:33. The fastest train covers the 18 km distance in 18m.
Distance 18 km |
Average train duration 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £1 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 18m |
First train 06:56 |
Last train 22:33 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), Grand Central Trains from Thornaby to Hartlepool trainsNorthern Rail (3), Grand Central Trains trains will get you between Thornaby and Hartlepool from £1. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Thornaby to Hartlepool train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Thornaby 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 Thornaby and Hartlepool
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 19:45 Saturday 05:45 - 19:45 Sunday 09:15 - 17:15 Holidays: Boxing Day, Christmas Day Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free access is provided from the station entrance to the platform. This station is partially staffed. The station staffing hours are: Monday to Saturday: 05:45 - 19:45 Sunday: 08:45 - 17:30 This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Outside of staffed station hours, assistance to board and alight the train can be provided by the Conductor. The conductor is usually positioned at the rear of the train. Customers requiring assistance to navigate through the station when the station is unstaffed are requested to contact the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay) to arrange alternative transport to the closest station where assistance can be provided.
- 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
- Wheelchairs available open hours: During Staff Help times as shown above.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: A unisex toilet is available in the station building during booking office opening hours only. (Includes disabled and baby changing facilities).
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On the approach road opposite the ticket office
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement coaches will pick up / drop off at the bus stops on Station Street due to the station car park not being wide enough for a coach to turn around in. Station Street is the road which runs parallel to the station access road and can be reached by using the footbridge on the station approach road.
- 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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