The average train between Dumbarton and Hartlepool takes 4h 48m and the fastest train takes 4h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Dumbarton 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 Dumbarton and Hartlepool. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumbarton is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Hartlepool at 8:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley 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 Dumbarton to Hartlepool. However, there are services departing from Dumbarton station and arriving at Hartlepool station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
Dumbarton to Hartlepool train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Dumbarton Central station.
Dumbarton to Hartlepool train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Hartlepool station.
Book your Dumbarton to Hartlepool train tickets online with Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country and 3 other operators.
The distance between Dumbarton and Hartlepool is 254.5 km. The road distance is 338 km.
You can take a train from Dumbarton Central to Hartlepool via Edinburgh Waverley and Newcastle in around 4h 27m.