The average train between Hartlepool and Edinburgh takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. There is an hourly train service from Hartlepool to Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hartlepool is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 3:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hartlepool to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Hartlepool station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Hartlepool to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Hartlepool station.
Hartlepool to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Hartlepool to Edinburgh train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and 3 other operators.
The distance between Hartlepool and Edinburgh is 188.7 km. The road distance is 246 km.
You can take a train from Hartlepool to Edinburgh Waverley via Newcastle in around 2h 24m.