The average train between Stranraer and Hartlepool takes 7h 37m and the fastest train takes 5h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Stranraer 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 5 times a day between Stranraer and Hartlepool. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stranraer is at 7:40 PM which arrives into Hartlepool at 6:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Ayr and take an average of 7h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Hartlepool. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Hartlepool station via Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
Stranraer to Hartlepool train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
Stranraer to Hartlepool train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Hartlepool station.
Book your Stranraer to Hartlepool train tickets online with ScotRail, Cross Country and 3 other operators.
The distance between Stranraer and Hartlepool is 245.8 km. The road distance is 480 km.
You can take a train from Stranraer to Hartlepool via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, and Newcastle in around 6h 28m.