The average train between Runcorn and Hartlepool takes 5h 23m and the fastest train takes 4h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Runcorn 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 hourly between Runcorn and Hartlepool. The earliest departure is at 12:32 AM at night, and the last departure from Runcorn is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Hartlepool at 8:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Lime Street and take an average of 5h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Hartlepool. However, there are services departing from Runcorn station and arriving at Hartlepool station via Huddersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
Runcorn to Hartlepool train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Runcorn to Hartlepool train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Thornaby station.
Book your Runcorn to Hartlepool train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Runcorn and Hartlepool is 179.4 km. The road distance is 277 km.
You can take a train from Runcorn to Hartlepool via Liverpool Lime Street, Huddersfield, and Thornaby in around 5h.