How much does a train ticket cost from Hartlepool to Carlisle?

The cheapest train tickets from Hartlepool to Carlisle start from £13. The average price for this train route is around £17. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Hartlepool to Carlisle?

The average train journey time from Hartlepool to Carlisle is 2h 17m, covering a distance of 70 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 11m and is operated by Northern .

Which train operators serve the Hartlepool to Carlisle route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 12 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Hartlepool to Carlisle?

The earliest train from Hartlepool to Carlisle departs at 07:06. And the latest train departs at 20:02.

Train Hartlepool to Carlisle from £16

Next train departures

Next departures from Hartlepool to Carlisle on 16 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	19:06	Hartlepool	2h 14m	21:20	Carlisle	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Hartlepool to Carlisle on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:06	Hartlepool	2h 16m	09:22	Carlisle	Cheapest
Train	10:08	Hartlepool	2h 11m	12:19	Carlisle	Fastest
Train	07:28	Hartlepool	2h 19m	09:47	Carlisle	No tags
Train	07:49	Hartlepool	2h 25m	10:14	Carlisle	No tags
Train	09:06	Hartlepool	2h 13m	11:19	Carlisle	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 08:49 GMT.

Get from Hartlepool to Carlisle

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 2 hours 17 minutes, and with fares starting at just £13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12train per day

2h 17mAverage duration

70 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

Train Companies

Northern

4/526 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness5

WiFi3.2

Based on 26 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the cleanliness but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Northern ticket prices on this trip start at £13

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Hartlepool to Carlisle by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Hartlepool to Carlisle?
The cheapest train tickets from Hartlepool to Carlisle start from £13. The average price for this train route is around £17. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Hartlepool to Carlisle?
The average train journey time from Hartlepool to Carlisle is 2h 17m, covering a distance of 70 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 11m and is operated by Northern.
Which train operators serve the Hartlepool to Carlisle route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 12 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Hartlepool to Carlisle?
The earliest train from Hartlepool to Carlisle departs at 07:06. And the latest train departs at 20:02.

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The cheapest trip from Hartlepool to Carlisle was searched and found on 15 Dec 2025 with a price of £12

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Hartlepool to Carlisle as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £12 to £31 for a train ticket from Hartlepool to Carlisle based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £16, which is on 2025-12-17.