The average train between Hartlepool and Dover takes 5h 3m and the fastest train takes 4h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Hartlepool to Dover. 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 Dover. 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 Dover at 10:13 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 5h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hartlepool to Dover. However, there are services departing from Hartlepool station and arriving at Dover station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
Hartlepool to Dover train services, operated by Grand Central Trains, depart from Hartlepool station.
Hartlepool to Dover train services, operated by Grand Central Trains, arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Hartlepool to Dover train tickets online with Grand Central Trains and Southeastern.
The distance between Hartlepool and Dover is 430.4 km. The road distance is 520 km.
You can take a train from Hartlepool to Dover Priory via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 55m.