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National Museum of the Royal Navy Hartlepool
Living history museum around a recreated quay with HMS Trincomalee, bringing Georgian naval life vividly to life.
Cheapest price
$37
Average price
$48
Fastest journey
2 h 15 m
Average duration
2 h 16 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
189 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Hartlepool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Hartlepool will cost around $48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $37.
It's difficult to get from Edinburgh to Hartlepool without transferring at least once.
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C31809Trains from Edinburgh to Hartlepool run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $25 but you can travel from only $14 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:48, the last at 22:06. The fastest train covers the 117 miles (189 km) distance in 2h 16m.
Distance 117 miles (189 km) |
Average train duration 2h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 16m |
First train 5:48 AM |
Last train 10:06 PM |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 28 days |
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Hartlepool trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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C01968+ P28635 | 5:50 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h36 | 8:26 AM Hartlepool station (HPL) | 1 transfer | |
C02042+ C31797 | 6:30 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h16 | 8:46 AM Hartlepool station (HPL) | 1 transfer | |
G08175+ P28645 | 7:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h26 | 9:26 AM Hartlepool station (HPL) | 1 transfer | |
C02002+ C31803 | 7:30 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h16 | 9:46 AM Hartlepool station (HPL) | 1 transfer | |
G08180+ P28655 | 8:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h27 | 10:27 AM Hartlepool station (HPL) | 1 transfer | |
G25682+ C31809 | 8:26 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h19 | 10:45 AM Hartlepool station (HPL) | 1 transfer | |
C02015+ C31809 | 8:30 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h15 | 10:45 AM Hartlepool station (HPL) | 1 transfer | |
G08186+ P28668 | 9:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h26 | 11:26 AM Hartlepool station (HPL) | 1 transfer | |
C02006+ C31823 | 9:30 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h16 | 11:46 AM Hartlepool station (HPL) | 1 transfer | |
G80049+ P28679 | 10:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h26 | 12:26 PM Hartlepool station (HPL) | 1 transfer | |
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Living history museum around a recreated quay with HMS Trincomalee, bringing Georgian naval life vividly to life.
Britain's oldest floating warship offers an atmospheric look at naval life during the age of sail.
Volunteer-run military museum on the headland, covering the 1914 bombardment and coastal defence history.
Historic peninsula with winding streets, sea air, and some of the town's oldest buildings and landmarks.
Regenerated marina with boats, sea views, promenades, and easy access to major museums and waterfront walks.
Popular green space with sports facilities, gardens, and room for relaxed walks close to the town centre.
Panackelty is a North East one-pot stew of corned beef or meat, potatoes and onions, long linked with working-class Teesside and Hartlepool home cooking.
Pease pudding is a smooth split-pea savoury pudding, often eaten with ham or stottie. It is a classic North East comfort food found across Teesside.
Stottie cake is a dense round North East bread, traditionally filled with ham, pease pudding or bacon. It is a regional staple worth trying in local cafés.
Well-regarded bistro at Hartlepool Marina serving modern British and Mediterranean dishes in a casual waterside atmosphere.
Popular marina restaurant known for steaks, grills and seafood in a polished but relaxed setting with broad appeal for lunch or dinner.
Established marina venue for coffee, brunch and light meals, valued for harbour views and an easy-going café atmosphere.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than in major UK cities, while local buses and everyday costs stay fairly reasonable for visitors.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common for good service if not already added. Round up for taxis; cafes usually do not expect tips.
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Hartlepool Railway Station -> Hartlepool Marina, Hartlepool
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Hartlepool by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Hartlepool, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Edinburgh to Hartlepool trains use the Edinburgh Waverley to Hartlepool station pair. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh and Hartlepool train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
Haymarket is 1 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Haymarket has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Haymarket.
Wi-Fi is available at Haymarket. ATMs are available at Haymarket.
Ticket office support is available at Haymarket. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Haymarket: Parking, WC.
Available at Haymarket: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Haymarket: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Edinburgh Park is 7 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Edinburgh Park has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Edinburgh Park.
Wi-Fi is available at Edinburgh Park.
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Edinburgh Park: Parking.
Available at Edinburgh Park: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Park: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Hartlepool has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Hartlepool.
Ticket office support is available at Hartlepool.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hartlepool: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Hartlepool: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hartlepool: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, There is only one platform and no major access difficulties. Step free access from car park to station entrance. Approximately 70 unmarked spaces, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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