Birmingham to Hartlepool by train

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Overview: trains from Birmingham to Hartlepool

Find the key information for travelling by train from Birmingham to Hartlepool, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:57 View journey
Last train 22:31 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 26m View journey
Distance (km) 250
Trains / day 26 View all
Cheapest journey US$83.50 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 23m
Train operators 8

Discover Birmingham to Hartlepool by train

Planning a train adventure from Birmingham to Hartlepool? To get started, check out our detailed guide to a seamless, enjoyable journey.

Train ticket cost for journeys between Birmingham and Hartlepool

Just like airline tickets, train fares vary by the operator, the number of stops, the time of day you travel, how far in advance you book and more. When it comes to timing, while the cheapest tickets on this route are typically US$83.50, when booked a month in advance, tickets costs an average of , and when purchased a week in advance, tickets increase to .

How to find cheap train tickets

Booking early nearly always keeps more money in your pocket, but there are other ways to save big on tickets. Refer to our cheap train ticket guide to make sure you make the most out of your travel budget.

Departure frequency and timetable from Birmingham to Hartlepool

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Birmingham to Hartlepool:

  • 06:00 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 22:30 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 05:57 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • 22:31 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • A train departs every 31 minutes from Birmingham toward Hartlepool.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 26 trains serving this route each day.

Birmingham to Hartlepool distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 250 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 3 hours and 26 minutes.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Birmingham and Hartlepool?

You can secure tickets for travel between Birmingham and Hartlepool up to 5 months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Additional information on train travel from Birmingham to Hartlepool

Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Hartlepool city guide to start planning your getaway.

FAQs about the train journey from Birmingham to Hartlepool

Want to know more about your journey from Birmingham to Hartlepool? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey from Birmingham to Hartlepool covers 250 kilometres in total.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.