How to travel from Hull to Bristol, United Kingdom

The distance between Hull and Bristol is around 360km (223 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Hull to Bristol 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 Humberside (HUY) to Bristol (BRS).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £690($820)
Operated byKLM+ 2 others

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Train

Take the train to Sheffield and then to Bristol Temple Meads.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £105($125)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Bristol Bus & Coach Station.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £14($17)

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Drive

Drive to Bristol.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Distance365km (227 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hull and Bristol

There are several options for getting from Hull to Bristol by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($17) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £690 ($820).

The distance between Hull and Bristol is around 360km (223 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 297km (184 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Hull and Bristol by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hull to Bristol is to fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £690 ($820).

The cheapest way to travel between Hull and Bristol, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hull and Bristol. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hull to Bristol. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sheffield. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

Northern Rail and CrossCountry run train services between Hull and Bristol. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4hrs, 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 Bristol. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Hull and Bristol with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 7hrs.

National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Hull and Bristol. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Hull and Bristol. Flights depart from Humberside (HUY) and arrive at Bristol (BRS) - via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). The flight takes around 2h 20m.

There is no direct flight from Hull to Bristol. There is however a flight that goes via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). This services will take at least 3hrs (not including layover time).

The flight from Hull to Bristol typically takes around 2h 20m. Flights depart from Humberside (HUY) and and arrive into Bristol (BRS).

The closest major airport to Bristol is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Bristol. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) 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 Bristol. The distance is around 365km (227 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hull to Bristol is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around £105 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hull and Bristol

Transport options from Hull to Bristol
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3hrs
£690($820)
every 10 mins940km (584 miles)
Train and Plane3h 55m
£175($210)
hourly852km (529 miles)
Train
4hrs
£105($125)
hourly362km (225 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 50m
£14($17)
once daily360km (223 miles)
Bus to Bristol Bond St7hrs
£24($28)
4 times a week451km (280 miles)
Drive
3h 45m
£63($75)
on demand365km (227 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Hull and Bristol

Airlines

Airports near Bristol

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

BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Bristol
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Bristol
BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
92km (57 miles) from Bristol