The average train between Hartlepool and County Durham takes 2h 7m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Hartlepool to County Durham. 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 County Durham. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hartlepool is at 10:33 PM which arrives into County Durham at 10:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hartlepool to County Durham. However, there are services departing from Hartlepool station and arriving at County Durham station via Middlesbrough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
Hartlepool to County Durham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Hartlepool station.
Hartlepool to County Durham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Bishop Auckland station.
Book your Hartlepool to County Durham train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Hartlepool and County Durham is 34.8 km. The road distance is 69 km.
You can take a train from Hartlepool to Bishop Auckland via Middlesbrough in around 2h 16m.