The average train between Hamilton and Hartlepool takes 4h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Hamilton 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 3 hours between Hamilton and Hartlepool. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamilton is at 11:58 PM which arrives into Hartlepool at 8:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to Hartlepool. However, there are services departing from Hamilton station and arriving at Hartlepool station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
Hamilton to Hartlepool train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Motherwell station.
Hamilton to Hartlepool train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Hartlepool station.
Book your Hamilton to Hartlepool train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and 2 other operators.
The distance between Hamilton and Hartlepool is 215.6 km. The road distance is 288 km.
You can take a train from Motherwell to Hartlepool via Carlisle in around 4h 5m.