The average train between Hartlepool and Falkirk takes 3h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Hartlepool to Falkirk. 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 Falkirk. 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 Falkirk at 8:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hartlepool to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from Hartlepool station and arriving at Falkirk station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
Hartlepool to Falkirk train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Hartlepool station.
Hartlepool to Falkirk train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Falkirk Grahamston station.
Book your Hartlepool to Falkirk train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Hartlepool and Falkirk is 218.9 km. The road distance is 286 km.
You can take a train from Hartlepool to Falkirk Grahamston via Newcastle and Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 15m.