Train Preston to Hartlepool from £57 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Hartlepool takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Preston 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 22m

Duration

145 mi

Distance

£57

Average price

Every 4 hours

Frequency

Preston to Hartlepool train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Preston and Hartlepool. The earliest departure is at 6:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:43 PM which arrives into Hartlepool at 12:51 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

6:44 AM → 11:09 AM
4h 25m • 1 change
9:44 AM → 1:51 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
11:44 AM → 3:51 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
1:44 PM → 5:52 PM
4h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

6:44 AM → 11:09 AM
4h 25m • 1 change
9:44 AM → 1:51 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
11:44 AM → 3:51 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
1:44 PM → 5:52 PM
4h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

6:44 AM → 11:09 AM
4h 25m • 1 change
9:44 AM → 1:51 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
11:44 AM → 3:51 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
1:44 PM → 5:52 PM
4h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

6:44 AM → 11:09 AM
4h 25m • 1 change
9:44 AM → 1:51 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
11:44 AM → 3:51 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
1:44 PM → 5:52 PM
4h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 23, 2026

6:44 AM → 11:08 AM
4h 23m • 1 change
9:44 AM → 1:51 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
11:44 AM → 3:51 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
1:44 PM → 5:51 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 24, 2026

11:42 AM → 3:51 PM
4h 9m • 1 change
1:42 PM → 5:51 PM
4h 9m • 1 change
3:42 PM → 7:50 PM
4h 8m • 1 change
5:42 PM → 9:51 PM
4h 9m • 1 change

Departing Monday, May 25, 2026

6:44 AM → 11:09 AM
4h 25m • 1 change
9:44 AM → 1:51 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
11:44 AM → 3:51 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
1:44 PM → 5:52 PM
4h 8m • 1 change
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