The average train between Hartlepool and Leith takes 2h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. There is an hourly train service from Hartlepool to Leith. 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 Leith. 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 Leith at 7:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hartlepool to Leith. However, there are services departing from Hartlepool station and arriving at Leith station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
Hartlepool to Leith train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Hartlepool station.
Hartlepool to Leith train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Hartlepool to Leith train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Hartlepool and Leith is 189.4 km. The road distance is 246 km.
You can take a train from Hartlepool to Edinburgh Waverley via Newcastle in around 2h 24m.