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Pontefract to Hartlepool trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Pontefract and Hartlepool takes 4h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract 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.

4h 18m
Duration
105 mi
Distance
£37
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Leedstrain train Knottingley - Leeds
  2. Take the train from Leeds to Thornabytrain train Manchester Victoria - Redcar Central / ...
3h 18m
£31–54

Pontefract to Hartlepool train times

Trains run hourly between Pontefract and Hartlepool. The earliest departure is at 7:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontefract is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Hartlepool at 8:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 25m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 24m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 22m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 14m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 20m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 19m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 14m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 20m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 19m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 14m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 20m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 19m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 14m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 20m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 19m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 19m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 104.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Pontefract, England and Hartlepool, England?

You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Hartlepool via Leeds and Thornaby in around 3h 18m.

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