The average train between Bootle and Hartlepool takes 5h 31m and the fastest train takes 4h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Bootle 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 Bootle and Hartlepool. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bootle is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Hartlepool at 9:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Central and take an average of 5h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Bootle to Hartlepool? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Bootle to Hartlepool. However, there are services departing from Bootle station and arriving at Hartlepool station via Huddersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
Bootle to Hartlepool train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Bootle to Hartlepool train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Thornaby station.
Book your Bootle to Hartlepool train tickets online with Merseyrail, TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Bootle and Hartlepool is 179.6 km. The road distance is 265 km.
You can take a train from Seaforth & Litherland to Hartlepool via Liverpool Central, Liverpool Lime Street, Huddersfield, and Thornaby in around 5h 4m.