Train Reading to Hartlepool from £152 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Hartlepool takes 6h 51m and the fastest train takes 4h 41m. 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.

6h 51m
Duration: 277 mi
Distance: £152
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Reading to Hartlepool train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Reading and Hartlepool. The earliest departure is at 8:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Hartlepool at 11:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, June 28, 2026

12:42 PM → 5:51 PM
5h 9m • 1 change
2:44 PM → 7:50 PM
5h 6m • 1 change
4:44 PM → 9:50 PM
5h 6m • 1 change
5:42 PM → 11:09 AM
Arrives next day
17h 27m • 1 change

Departing Monday, June 29, 2026

8:51 AM → 1:51 PM
5h • 1 change
10:46 AM → 3:51 PM
5h 5m • 1 change
12:44 PM → 5:52 PM
5h 8m • 1 change
2:45 PM → 7:53 PM
5h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, June 30, 2026

8:51 AM → 1:51 PM
5h • 1 change
10:46 AM → 3:51 PM
5h 5m • 1 change
12:44 PM → 5:52 PM
5h 8m • 1 change
2:45 PM → 7:53 PM
5h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, July 1, 2026

8:51 AM → 1:51 PM
5h • 1 change
10:46 AM → 3:51 PM
5h 5m • 1 change
12:44 PM → 5:52 PM
5h 8m • 1 change
2:45 PM → 7:53 PM
5h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, July 2, 2026

8:51 AM → 1:51 PM
5h • 1 change
10:46 AM → 3:51 PM
5h 5m • 1 change
12:44 PM → 5:52 PM
5h 8m • 1 change
2:45 PM → 7:53 PM
5h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, July 3, 2026

8:51 AM → 1:51 PM
5h • 1 change
10:46 AM → 3:51 PM
5h 5m • 1 change
12:44 PM → 5:52 PM
5h 8m • 1 change
2:45 PM → 7:53 PM
5h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, July 4, 2026

8:45 AM → 1:51 PM
5h 6m • 1 change
10:43 AM → 3:51 PM
5h 8m • 1 change
12:45 PM → 5:51 PM
5h 6m • 1 change
2:45 PM → 7:52 PM
5h 7m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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