The average train between Barnsley and Hartlepool takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnsley to Hartlepool. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Barnsley and Hartlepool. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnsley is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Hartlepool at 8:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Hartlepool. However, there are services departing from Barnsley station and arriving at Hartlepool station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
Barnsley to Hartlepool train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Barnsley station.
Barnsley to Hartlepool train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Thornaby station.
Book your Barnsley to Hartlepool train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Barnsley and Hartlepool is 127.5 km. The road distance is 173 km.
You can take a train from Barnsley to Hartlepool via Leeds and Thornaby in around 3h 16m.