The average train between Bury and Hartlepool takes 4h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Bury 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 Bury and Hartlepool. The earliest departure is at 12:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Bury is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Hartlepool at 8:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Victoria and take an average of 4h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bury to Hartlepool. However, there are services departing from Bury station and arriving at Hartlepool station via Thornaby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
Bury to Hartlepool train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Manchester Victoria station.
Bury to Hartlepool train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Thornaby station.
The distance between Bury and Hartlepool is 140 km. The road distance is 221 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Victoria to Thornaby hourly. Tickets cost £40–70 and the journey takes 2h 13m.