The average train between Dover and Hartlepool takes 4h 19m and the fastest train takes 4h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Dover 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 Dover and Hartlepool. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 5:48 PM which arrives into Hartlepool at 10:26 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 4h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dover to Hartlepool. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Hartlepool station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
Dover to Hartlepool train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Hartlepool train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Hartlepool station.
Book your Dover to Hartlepool train tickets online with Southeastern and Grand Central Trains.
The distance between Dover and Hartlepool is 430.4 km. The road distance is 520 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Hartlepool via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 4h 58m.