The average train between Hartlepool and Rugby takes 4h 52m and the fastest train takes 4h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Hartlepool to Rugby. 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 Rugby. 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 Rugby at 10:25 PM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 4h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hartlepool to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Hartlepool station and arriving at Rugby station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
Hartlepool to Rugby train services, operated by Grand Central Trains, depart from Hartlepool station.
Hartlepool to Rugby train services, operated by Grand Central Trains, arrive at Rugby station.
Book your Hartlepool to Rugby train tickets online with Grand Central Trains, Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Hartlepool and Rugby is 257.4 km. The road distance is 336 km.
You can take a train from Hartlepool to Rugby via York and Tamworth in around 5h 20m.