The average train between Halifax and Hartlepool takes 3h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Halifax 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 Halifax and Hartlepool. The earliest departure is at 12:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Halifax is at 8:16 PM which arrives into Hartlepool at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Halifax to Hartlepool. However, there are services departing from Halifax station and arriving at Hartlepool station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
Halifax to Hartlepool train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Halifax station.
Halifax to Hartlepool train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Thornaby station.
Book your Halifax to Hartlepool train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Halifax and Hartlepool is 115.5 km. The road distance is 173 km.
You can take a train from Halifax to Hartlepool via Leeds and Thornaby in around 3h 30m.