The distance between Hull and Bournemouth is around 431km (268 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Hull to Bournemouth 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 from Humberside (HUY) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Bournemouth.
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Take the train to Doncaster then London Kings Cross and then to Bournemouth.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Bournemouth Station off Holdenhurst Rd.
There are several options for getting from Hull to Bournemouth by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £17 ($20) and will take around 8h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £390 ($460).
The distance between Hull and Bournemouth is around 431km (268 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 352km (219 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Hull and Bournemouth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Hull to Bournemouth is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £390 ($460).
The cheapest way to travel between Hull and Bournemouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £17 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Hull and Bournemouth. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Hull to Bournemouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Doncaster, London Kings Cross, Euston station and Waterloo station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.
Northern Rail, Hull Trains, LNER, Grand Central, South Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Hull and Bournemouth. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hull and Bournemouth. It typically takes around 8h 30m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Hull to Bournemouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 30m.
National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Hull and Bournemouth. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hull to Bournemouth. We recommend that you fly from Humberside (HUY) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Bournemouth. instead which will take 3h 20m.
The closest major airport to Bournemouth is Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Bournemouth. Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Hull and Bournemouth. The distance is around 431km (268 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hull to Bournemouth is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around £95 ($110).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 2 similar | 3h 20m | £390($460) | every 30 mins | 906km (563 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 5m | £225($265) | hourly | 498km (310 miles) |
Train to York, plane | 4h 20m | £230($270) | twice a week | 725km (451 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 30m | £95($110) | hourly | 492km (306 miles) |
Train via Sheffield | 5h 35m | £155($185) | every 3 hours | 494km (307 miles) |
Bus | 8h 30m | £17($20) | twice daily | 511km (317 miles) |
Drive | 4h 35m | £75($89) | on demand | 431km (268 miles) |
Hull Trains
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