Train Hartlepool to Preston from £71 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Hartlepool and Preston takes 3h 49m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Hartlepool to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 49m
Duration: 179 mi
Distance: £71
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Carlisle

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3h 37m

£54–118

Hartlepool to Preston train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Hartlepool and Preston. The earliest departure is at 7:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hartlepool is at 7:06 PM which arrives into Preston at 10:36 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

11:03 AM → 2:40 PM
3h 37m • 1 change
12:08 PM → 3:46 PM
3h 37m • 1 change
1:08 PM → 4:46 PM
3h 38m • 1 change
2:08 PM → 5:45 PM
3h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

7:06 AM → 10:43 AM
3h 37m • 1 change
7:49 AM → 11:48 AM
3h 59m • 1 change
9:06 AM → 12:44 PM
3h 38m • 1 change
10:08 AM → 1:46 PM
3h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

7:06 AM → 10:43 AM
3h 37m • 1 change
7:49 AM → 11:48 AM
3h 59m • 1 change
9:06 AM → 12:44 PM
3h 38m • 1 change
10:08 AM → 1:46 PM
3h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

7:06 AM → 10:43 AM
3h 37m • 1 change
7:49 AM → 11:48 AM
3h 59m • 1 change
9:06 AM → 12:44 PM
3h 38m • 1 change
10:08 AM → 1:46 PM
3h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

7:06 AM → 10:43 AM
3h 37m • 1 change
7:49 AM → 11:48 AM
3h 59m • 1 change
9:06 AM → 12:44 PM
3h 38m • 1 change
10:08 AM → 1:46 PM
3h 38m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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