How to travel from Chester to Hull, United Kingdom

The distance between Chester and Hull is around 213km (133 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Chester to Hull by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Manchester Airport and then to Hull Paragon Interchange.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £20($24)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Manchester Victoria and then to Hull.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £32($38)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Hull.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Distance220km (137 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chester and Hull

There are several options for getting from Chester to Hull by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £20 ($24) and will take around 2h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £38 ($45).

The distance between Chester and Hull is around 213km (133 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 180km (112 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Chester and Hull by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chester to Hull is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx £38 ($45).

The cheapest way to travel between Chester and Hull, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £20 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chester and Hull. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chester to Hull. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Manchester Victoria. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.

Northern Rail, TransPennine Express Service and Transport for Wales run train services between Chester and Hull. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 45m, 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 Chester and Hull. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chester to Hull. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Manchester Airport. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.

National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Chester and Hull. Buses run twice a week and take around 2h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chester to Hull. We recommend that you take the bus to Manchester Airport and then to Hull Paragon Interchange. instead which will take 2h 20m.

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 Chester and Hull. The distance is around 220km (137 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chester to Hull is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around £20 ($24).

How do I get from Chester to Hull

Compare travel optionsbetween Chester and Hull

Transport options from Chester to Hull
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 20m
£20($24)
twice a week228km (141 miles)
Train + 1 similar
2h 45m
£32($38)
every 2 hours214km (133 miles)
Train via Manchester Piccadilly2h 55m
£46($54)
hourly213km (133 miles)
Drive
2h 15m
£38($45)
on demand220km (137 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Chester and Hull

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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