Train Hartlepool to Chester from £74 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Hartlepool and Chester takes 5h 19m and the fastest train takes 4h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Hartlepool to Chester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 19m
Duration: 169 mi
Distance: £74
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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4h 59m

£60–112

Hartlepool to Chester train times

Trains run hourly between Hartlepool and Chester. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hartlepool is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Thornaby and take an average of 5h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

2:46 PM → 7:37 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
3:46 PM → 8:38 PM
4h 52m • 2 changes
4:46 PM → 9:37 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
5:47 PM → 10:38 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

7:40 AM → 12:37 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
8:47 AM → 1:37 PM
4h 50m • 2 changes
9:47 AM → 2:39 PM
4h 52m • 2 changes
10:46 AM → 3:37 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

7:40 AM → 12:37 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
8:47 AM → 1:37 PM
4h 50m • 2 changes
9:47 AM → 2:39 PM
4h 52m • 2 changes
10:46 AM → 3:37 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

7:40 AM → 12:37 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
8:47 AM → 1:37 PM
4h 50m • 2 changes
9:47 AM → 2:39 PM
4h 52m • 2 changes
10:46 AM → 3:37 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

7:40 AM → 12:37 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
8:47 AM → 1:37 PM
4h 50m • 2 changes
9:47 AM → 2:39 PM
4h 52m • 2 changes
10:46 AM → 3:37 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
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