The average train between Perth and Hartlepool takes 4h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Perth 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 hourly between Perth and Hartlepool. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Perth is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Hartlepool at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Perth to Hartlepool. However, there are services departing from Perth station and arriving at Hartlepool station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
Perth to Hartlepool train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.
Perth to Hartlepool train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Hartlepool station.
Book your Perth to Hartlepool train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Perth and Hartlepool is 235.9 km. The road distance is 335 km.
You can take a train from Perth to Hartlepool via Edinburgh Waverley and Newcastle in around 4h 9m.