How to travel from Derby to Hull, United Kingdom

The distance between Derby and Hull is around 151km (94 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Derby to Hull by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Sheffield and then to Hull.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £41($49)
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Bus

Take the bus to Hull.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £16($19)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Hull.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Distance151km (94 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Derby and Hull

There are several options for getting from Derby to Hull by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £16 ($19) and will take around 2h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £26 ($31).

The distance between Derby and Hull is around 151km (94 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 119km (74 miles)

It takes around 1h 50m to get from Derby and Hull by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Derby to Hull is to drive which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx £26 ($31).

The cheapest way to travel between Derby and Hull, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £16 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Derby and Hull. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Derby to Hull. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sheffield. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 50m.

East Midlands Railways, CrossCountry and Northern Rail run train services between Derby and Hull. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 50m, 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 Derby and Hull. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Derby to Hull. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nottingham Coach Stop S10. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.

National Express run regular bus services between Derby and Hull. Buses run twice daily and take around 2h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Derby to Hull. We recommend that you take the train to Sheffield and then to Hull. instead which will take 1h 50m.

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 Derby and Hull. The distance is around 151km (94 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Derby to Hull is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around £41 ($49).

How do I get from Derby to Hull

Compare travel optionsbetween Derby and Hull

Transport options from Derby to Hull
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 50m
£41($49)
hourly152km (95 miles)
Bus
2h 45m
£16($19)
4 times a week166km (103 miles)
Drive
1h 35m
£26($31)
on demand151km (94 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