The average train between Reading and Hartlepool takes 3h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading 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 every 4 hours between Reading and Hartlepool. The earliest departure is at 7:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 6:36 PM which arrives into Hartlepool at 10:26 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Reading to Hartlepool? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Hartlepool. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Hartlepool station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
Reading to Hartlepool train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Hartlepool train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Hartlepool station.
Book your Reading to Hartlepool train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Grand Central Trains.
The distance between Reading and Hartlepool is 359.4 km. The road distance is 458 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Hartlepool via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 4h 45m.