How to travel from Hull to Cardiff, United Kingdom

The distance between Hull and Cardiff is around 392km (243 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 35m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Hull to Cardiff 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 Cardiff (CWL).

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £475($565)

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Train

Take the train to Sheffield then Bristol Parkway and then to Cardiff Central.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £120($140)
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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Cardiff Coach Station Sophia Gardens.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £14($17)

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Drive

Drive to Cardiff.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Distance396km (246 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hull and Cardiff

There are several options for getting from Hull to Cardiff by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($17) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £475 ($565).

The distance between Hull and Cardiff is around 392km (243 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 316km (196 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Hull and Cardiff by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hull to Cardiff is to fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £475 ($565).

The cheapest way to travel between Hull and Cardiff, 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 Cardiff. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hull to Cardiff. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sheffield and Bristol Parkway. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

Northern Rail, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, East Midlands Railways, TransPennine Express Service and Transport for Wales run train services between Hull and Cardiff. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 20m, 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 Cardiff. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Hull and Cardiff with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 10hrs.

National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Hull and Cardiff. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Hull and Cardiff. Flights depart from Humberside (HUY) and arrive at Cardiff (CWL) - via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). The flight takes around 2h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Hull to Cardiff. There is however a flight that goes via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). This services will take at least 3h 35m (not including layover time).

The flight from Hull to Cardiff typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Humberside (HUY) and and arrive into Cardiff (CWL).

The closest major airport to Cardiff is Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Cardiff. Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) and Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) 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 Cardiff. The distance is around 396km (246 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hull to Cardiff is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around £120 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hull and Cardiff

Transport options from Hull to Cardiff
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 35m
£475($565)
hourly991km (616 miles)
Plane and Train3h 55m
£360($430)
hourly1,001km (622 miles)
Train and Plane4h 25m
£90($105)
hourly807km (501 miles)
Train + 2 similar
4h 20m
£120($140)
hourly406km (253 miles)
Train via Sheffield4h 40m
£115($140)
hourly392km (243 miles)
Train via Manchester Piccadilly5h 15m
£110($130)
every 4 hours421km (261 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 30m
£14($17)
once daily394km (245 miles)
Bus to Cardiff North Road10hrs
£30($35)
4 times a week653km (406 miles)
Drive
4h 5m
£68($81)
on demand396km (246 miles)

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Airports near Cardiff

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

CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
14km (9 miles) from Cardiff
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
34km (21 miles) from Cardiff
EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
85km (53 miles) from Cardiff