The average train between Crewe and Hartlepool takes 4h 48m 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 12:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Crewe is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Hartlepool at 11:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 48m. 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 48m.
Crewe to Hartlepool train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Crewe station.
Crewe to Hartlepool train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Thornaby station.
Book your Crewe to Hartlepool train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
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 46m.