Train Preston to Hartlepool from £72 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Hartlepool takes 3h 49m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. 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.

3h 49m
Duration: 179 mi
Distance: £72
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Carlisle

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4h 16m

£50–119

Preston to Hartlepool train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Preston and Hartlepool. The earliest departure is at 3:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Hartlepool at 11:34 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

4:04 PM → 7:43 PM
3h 39m • 1 change
7:55 PM → 11:34 PM
3h 38m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

3:50 AM → 8:46 AM
4h 56m • 1 change
5:36 AM → 9:46 AM
4h 10m • 1 change
7:04 AM → 10:45 AM
3h 41m • 1 change
8:14 AM → 11:46 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

3:50 AM → 8:46 AM
4h 56m • 1 change
5:36 AM → 9:46 AM
4h 10m • 1 change
7:04 AM → 10:45 AM
3h 41m • 1 change
8:14 AM → 11:46 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

3:50 AM → 8:46 AM
4h 56m • 1 change
5:36 AM → 9:46 AM
4h 10m • 1 change
7:04 AM → 10:45 AM
3h 41m • 1 change
8:14 AM → 11:46 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

3:50 AM → 8:46 AM
4h 56m • 1 change
5:36 AM → 9:46 AM
4h 10m • 1 change
7:04 AM → 10:45 AM
3h 41m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 11:46 AM
3h 45m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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