Hartlepool is connected directly to London and York via the Grand Central rail service providing up to four trains daily. Furthermore, there are 18 trains per day operate between Darlington and London with a journey time of 2 hours 30 minutes from Northern Railway. British Rail also operate regular speed link freight services to Harwich, Southampton, Stranraer and Warrington. Space is bookable on air braked rolling stock for next day delivery. For details about Hartlepool’s train station please click here.