Train Folkestone to Hartlepool from £118 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Folkestone and Hartlepool takes 4h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Folkestone 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.

4h 14m
Duration: 316 mi
Distance: £118
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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4h 48m

£96–195

Folkestone to Hartlepool train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Folkestone and Hartlepool. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 5:58 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 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, July 14, 2026

8:58 AM → 1:51 PM
4h 53m • 1 change
11:58 AM → 3:51 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
1:58 PM → 5:52 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
3:56 PM → 7:53 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, July 15, 2026

6:28 AM → 11:09 AM
4h 40m • 1 change
8:58 AM → 1:51 PM
4h 53m • 1 change
11:58 AM → 3:51 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
1:58 PM → 5:52 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, July 16, 2026

6:28 AM → 11:09 AM
4h 40m • 1 change
8:58 AM → 1:51 PM
4h 53m • 1 change
11:58 AM → 3:51 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
1:58 PM → 5:52 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, July 17, 2026

6:28 AM → 11:09 AM
4h 40m • 1 change
8:58 AM → 1:51 PM
4h 53m • 1 change
11:58 AM → 3:51 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
1:58 PM → 5:52 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, July 18, 2026

6:58 AM → 11:08 AM
4h 9m • 1 change
8:56 AM → 1:51 PM
4h 55m • 1 change
11:56 AM → 3:51 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
1:58 PM → 5:51 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, July 19, 2026

8:56 AM → 12:51 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
11:56 AM → 3:51 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
1:58 PM → 5:51 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
3:58 PM → 7:50 PM
3h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, July 20, 2026

6:28 AM → 11:09 AM
4h 40m • 1 change
8:58 AM → 1:51 PM
4h 53m • 1 change
11:58 AM → 3:51 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
1:58 PM → 5:52 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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