How to travel from Hull to Bournemouth, United Kingdom

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.

7 routes found

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.

👋 Also check out BournemouthHull if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Humberside (HUY) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Bournemouth.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £390($460)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Doncaster then London Kings Cross and then to Bournemouth.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £95($110)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Bournemouth Station off Holdenhurst Rd.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £17($20)
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Drive

Drive to Bournemouth.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance431km (268 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hull and Bournemouth

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hull and Bournemouth

Transport options from Hull to Bournemouth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
3h 20m
£390($460)
every 30 mins906km (563 miles)
Train and Plane4h 5m
£225($265)
hourly498km (310 miles)
Train to York, plane4h 20m
£230($270)
twice a week725km (451 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 30m
£95($110)
hourly492km (306 miles)
Train via Sheffield5h 35m
£155($185)
every 3 hours494km (307 miles)
Bus
8h 30m
£17($20)
twice daily511km (317 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
£75($89)
on demand431km (268 miles)

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Airports near Bournemouth

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

BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Bournemouth
SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
44km (28 miles) from Bournemouth
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
94km (59 miles) from Bournemouth