The average train between Bolton and Hartlepool takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Bolton 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 Bolton and Hartlepool. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolton is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Hartlepool at 8:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Hartlepool. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Hartlepool station via Thornaby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
Bolton to Hartlepool train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Victoria station.
Bolton to Hartlepool train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Thornaby station.
Book your Bolton to Hartlepool train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Bolton and Hartlepool is 146.2 km. The road distance is 223 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Victoria to Thornaby hourly. Tickets cost £40–70 and the journey takes 2h 13m.