The average train between Colchester and Hartlepool takes 4h 16m and the fastest train takes 4h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Colchester 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 Colchester and Hartlepool. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 6:02 PM which arrives into Hartlepool at 10:26 PM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Colchester 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 Colchester to Hartlepool. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Hartlepool station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
Colchester to Hartlepool train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Hartlepool train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Hartlepool station.
Book your Colchester to Hartlepool train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and Grand Central Trains.
The distance between Colchester and Hartlepool is 341.2 km. The road distance is 483 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Hartlepool via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 4h 48m.