Thats very close to Pools station and trains every 1/4 past hour to Boro, takes around 30 mins, trains back at half past hour with cost of £4.60 return.
Plenty of places to get a good meal around the Marina or 5 mins walk into town centre.
Transpennine have some good half price offers but offer ends this weekend. Dates include 7th May.
Could save you money from York,Leeds or Manchester to Boro.
http://www.tpexpress.co.uk/special-offers/half-price/