The average train between Croydon and Hartlepool takes 3h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Croydon 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 Croydon and Hartlepool. The earliest departure is at 7:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Croydon is at 6:51 PM which arrives into Hartlepool at 10:26 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Hartlepool. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at Hartlepool station via Hartlepool. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
Croydon to Hartlepool train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from King's Cross station.
Croydon to Hartlepool train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Hartlepool station.
Book your Croydon to Hartlepool train tickets online with Thameslink and Grand Central Trains.
The distance between Croydon and Hartlepool is 374.6 km. The road distance is 418 km.
Grand Central Trains operates a train from King's Cross to Hartlepool every 4 hours. Tickets cost £60–120 and the journey takes 2h 52m.