The average train between Southampton and Hartlepool takes 4h 59m and the fastest train takes 4h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Southampton 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 Southampton and Hartlepool. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 5:30 PM which arrives into Hartlepool at 10:26 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Southampton 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 Southampton to Hartlepool. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Hartlepool station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
Southampton to Hartlepool train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Hartlepool train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Hartlepool station.
Book your Southampton to Hartlepool train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Grand Central Trains.
The distance between Southampton and Hartlepool is 420.7 km. The road distance is 528 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Hartlepool via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and King's Cross in around 5h 38m.