Hartlepool live departures
Next trains leaving Hartlepool (HPL), with platforms and expected times from the National Rail Darwin feed. The board refreshes itself every 30 seconds, so you can leave it open while you walk to the station.
Waiting for someone instead? Hartlepool live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeHPL
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates54.6868, -1.2073
- Nearest stationSeaton Carew (3.2 km)
- Passengers 2024-25713,672
- GB rank702nd busiest
- Managed byNorthern Trains
About this board
Hartlepool is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code HPL. The departures above come from Darwin, the industry system that merges the timetable with live signalling and operator updates. A train marked "On time" is running to schedule; an amended time means Darwin expects it to leave then instead.
In the year April 2024 to March 2025, Hartlepool handled 713,672 passenger entries and exits, ranking 702nd of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Newcastle (200,832 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Hartlepool usually drop outside the morning and evening peaks. Our off-peak train times guide explains when the cheaper windows start on each operator.
Stations near Hartlepool
Hartlepool station FAQs
What is the station code for Hartlepool?
The three-letter CRS code for Hartlepool is HPL. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Hartlepool departure board?
The board on this page reads from Darwin, the rail industry's live train-running engine, and refreshes every 30 seconds. It shows the same expected times and platforms as the screens at Hartlepool itself.
How busy is Hartlepool station?
Hartlepool recorded 713,672 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 702nd busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Newcastle.
Which stations are closest to Hartlepool?
The nearest station is Seaton Carew, about 3.2 km away in a straight line. Billingham (10.1 km) and Horden (10.7 km) are also close.
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Live departures: Darwin via National Rail OpenLDBWS, Open Government Licence. Station reference data: open industry sources. Passenger figures: ORR station usage estimates, April 2024 to March 2025 (OGL). Distances are straight-line. Page details last verified 12 September 2026. How this site works.