Hartlepool to Chester Trains

Hartlepool to Chester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Hartlepool and Chester takes 5h 21m 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 21m
Duration: 169 mi
Distance: £61
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Thornaby to Manchester Piccadillytrain Redcar Central - Manchester Airport / ...
Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chestertrain Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...

5h 3m

£47–92

Hartlepool to Chester train times

Trains run hourly between Hartlepool and Chester. 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 Chester at 10:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Thornaby and take an average of 5h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:38 AM → 12:37 PM
4h 58m • 2 changes
8:48 AM → 1:37 PM
4h 49m • 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 Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:26 AM → 1:57 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
10:35 AM → 2:57 PM
4h 21m • 2 changes
11:35 AM → 3:57 PM
4h 21m • 2 changes
12:35 PM → 4:57 PM
4h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 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 Tuesday, October 20, 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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Frequently asked questions

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