How to travel from Brighton to Hull, United Kingdom

The distance between Brighton and Hull is around 415km (258 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Brighton to Hull by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Humberside (HUY).

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    £475($565)
Operated by

Eastern Airways

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Train

Take the train to London St Pancras International LL and then to Hull.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £76($90)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 then Alfreton Newtonwood Lane 28-29 and then to Hull Paragon Interchange.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £38($45)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Hull.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance418km (259 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brighton and Hull

There are several options for getting from Brighton to Hull by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £33 ($39) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £475 ($565).

The distance between Brighton and Hull is around 415km (258 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 325km (202 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Brighton and Hull by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brighton to Hull is to fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £475 ($565).

The cheapest way to travel between Brighton and Hull, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £33 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brighton and Hull. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brighton to Hull. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London St Pancras International LL and London Kings Cross. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

Thameslink, Hull Trains, LNER, Gatwick Express and Southern Service run train services between Brighton and Hull. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Brighton and Hull. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Brighton to Hull. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport London T23 and Alfreton Newtonwood Lane 28-29. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.

National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Brighton and Hull. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Brighton and Hull. Flights depart from London Gatwick (LGW) and arrive at Humberside (HUY) - via Newquay (NQY). The flight takes around 2h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Brighton to Hull. There is however a flight that goes via Newquay (NQY). This services will take at least 3h 35m (not including layover time).

The flight from Brighton to Hull typically takes around 2h 40m. Flights depart from London Gatwick (LGW) and and arrive into Humberside (HUY).

The closest major airport to Hull is Humberside Airport (HUY) (HUY) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Hull. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Brighton and Hull. The distance is around 418km (259 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brighton to Hull is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around £76 ($90).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Brighton and Hull

Transport options from Brighton to Hull
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 35m
£475($565)
hourly892km (554 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 55m
£76($90)
every 4 hours415km (258 miles)
Train via London Victoria3h 55m
£33($39)
once daily415km (258 miles)
Bus
7h 10m
£38($45)
once daily526km (327 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
£73($86)
on demand418km (259 miles)

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Airports near Hull

The following major airports near Hull offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

HUY
Humberside Airport (HUY)
International Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Hull
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from Hull
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Hull