The average train between Crewe and Hartlepool takes 4h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Crewe 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 Crewe and Hartlepool. The earliest departure is at 12:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Crewe is at 7:10 PM which arrives into Hartlepool at 6:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Crewe to Hartlepool. However, there are services departing from Crewe station and arriving at Hartlepool station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
Crewe to Hartlepool train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Crewe station.
Crewe to Hartlepool train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Thornaby station.
Book your Crewe to Hartlepool train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Crewe and Hartlepool is 194.1 km. The road distance is 258 km.
You can take a train from Crewe to Hartlepool via Manchester Piccadilly and Thornaby in around 4h 44m.