The average train between Falkirk and Hartlepool takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Falkirk 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 Falkirk and Hartlepool. The earliest departure is at 12:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Falkirk is at 8:52 PM which arrives into Hartlepool at 6:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Falkirk to Hartlepool. However, there are services departing from Falkirk station and arriving at Hartlepool station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Falkirk to Hartlepool train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Falkirk Grahamston station.
Falkirk to Hartlepool train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Hartlepool station.
Book your Falkirk to Hartlepool train tickets online with ScotRail, Cross Country and 3 other operators.
The distance between Falkirk and Hartlepool is 218.9 km. The road distance is 286 km.
You can take a train from Falkirk Grahamston to Hartlepool via Edinburgh Waverley and Newcastle in around 3h 13m.