Train Hartlepool to Stafford from £86 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Hartlepool and Stafford takes 4h 47m and the fastest train takes 4h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Hartlepool to Stafford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 47m
Duration: 183 mi
Distance: £86
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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4h 52m

£63–125

Hartlepool to Stafford train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Hartlepool and Stafford. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hartlepool is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Stafford at 9:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Thornaby and take an average of 4h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

5:47 PM → 10:20 PM
4h 33m • 2 changes
6:52 PM → 10:59 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
10:33 PM → 9:49 AM
Arrives next day
11h 16m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

7:40 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 9m • 2 changes
8:47 AM → 12:51 PM
4h 4m • 2 changes
9:47 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 3m • 2 changes
10:46 AM → 2:50 PM
4h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

7:40 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 9m • 2 changes
8:47 AM → 12:51 PM
4h 4m • 2 changes
9:47 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 3m • 2 changes
10:46 AM → 2:50 PM
4h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

7:40 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 9m • 2 changes
8:47 AM → 12:51 PM
4h 4m • 2 changes
9:47 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 3m • 2 changes
10:46 AM → 2:50 PM
4h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

7:40 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 9m • 2 changes
8:47 AM → 12:51 PM
4h 4m • 2 changes
9:47 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 3m • 2 changes
10:46 AM → 2:50 PM
4h 4m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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