The average train between Bristol and Hartlepool takes 5h 22m and the fastest train takes 4h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Bristol 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 Bristol and Hartlepool. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Hartlepool at 11:09 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 5h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Hartlepool. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Hartlepool station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
Bristol to Hartlepool train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Hartlepool train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Hartlepool station.
Book your Bristol to Hartlepool train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Grand Central Trains.
The distance between Bristol and Hartlepool is 370.9 km. The road distance is 590 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Hartlepool via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 5h 46m.