The average train between Cardiff and Hartlepool takes 5h 51m and the fastest train takes 5h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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 every 4 hours between Cardiff and Hartlepool. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Hartlepool at 12:50 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 5h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Hartlepool. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Hartlepool station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
Cardiff to Hartlepool train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Hartlepool train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Hartlepool station.
Book your Cardiff to Hartlepool train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Grand Central Trains.
The distance between Cardiff and Hartlepool is 379.9 km. The road distance is 633 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Hartlepool via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 6h 10m.