The average train between Exeter and Hartlepool takes 6h 39m and the fastest train takes 5h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Exeter 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 Exeter and Hartlepool. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:52 PM which arrives into Hartlepool at 12:50 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 6h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Hartlepool. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Hartlepool station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
Exeter to Hartlepool train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Hartlepool train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Hartlepool station.
Book your Exeter to Hartlepool train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Grand Central Trains.
The distance between Exeter and Hartlepool is 467.3 km. The road distance is 679 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Hartlepool via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 6h 18m.