The average train between Hartlepool and Birkenhead takes 3h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Hartlepool to Birkenhead. 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 Hartlepool and Birkenhead. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hartlepool is at 5:59 PM which arrives into Birkenhead at 10:05 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hartlepool to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from Hartlepool station and arriving at Birkenhead station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
Hartlepool to Birkenhead train services, operated by Grand Central Trains, depart from Hartlepool station.
Hartlepool to Birkenhead train services, operated by Grand Central Trains, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Hartlepool to Birkenhead train tickets online with Grand Central Trains and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Hartlepool and Birkenhead is 185.8 km. The road distance is 253 km.
You can take a train from Hartlepool to Liverpool Lime Street via York in around 3h 36m.