The average train between Hartlepool and Birkenhead takes 4h 47m and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Hartlepool and Birkenhead. The earliest departure is at 7:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hartlepool is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Birkenhead at 9:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Thornaby and take an average of 4h 47m. 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 Huddersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
Hartlepool to Birkenhead train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Thornaby station.
Hartlepool to Birkenhead train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Hartlepool to Birkenhead train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Hartlepool and Birkenhead is 185.8 km. The road distance is 256 km.
You can take a train from Hartlepool to Liverpool Lime Street via Thornaby and Huddersfield in around 4h 28m.