The average train between Birkenhead and Hartlepool takes 4h 39m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Birkenhead 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 Birkenhead and Hartlepool. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birkenhead is at 8:54 PM which arrives into Hartlepool at 9:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Darlington and take an average of 4h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Birkenhead to Hartlepool. However, there are services departing from Birkenhead station and arriving at Hartlepool station via Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
Birkenhead to Hartlepool train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Birkenhead to Hartlepool train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Darlington station.
Book your Birkenhead to Hartlepool train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Birkenhead and Hartlepool is 185.8 km. The road distance is 269 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Darlington hourly. Tickets cost £50–90 and the journey takes 2h 24m.