The average train between Ostend and Hartlepool takes 10h 3m and the fastest train takes 7h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Ostend to Hartlepool. 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 4 times a day between Ostend and Hartlepool. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ostend is at 7:58 PM which arrives into Hartlepool at 1:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Courtrai and take an average of 10h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Hartlepool. However, there are services departing from Ostend station and arriving at Hartlepool station via Courtrai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.
Ostend to Hartlepool train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ostende station.
Ostend to Hartlepool train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Hartlepool station.
Book your Ostend to Hartlepool train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Ilévia and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ostend and Hartlepool is 474.9 km. The road distance is 769 km.
You can take a train from Ostende to Hartlepool via Courtrai, Roubaix, Gare Jean Lebas, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 8h 55m.