How to travel from Hull to Durham, United Kingdom

The distance between Hull and Durham is around 165km (103 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Hull to Durham by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to York and then to Darlington.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £36($43)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to York Rail Station then take the train to Darlington.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £17($20)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Drive

Drive to Durham (Land).

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance192km (119 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hull and Durham

There are several options for getting from Hull to Durham by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £17 ($20) and will take around 3h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £34 ($40).

The distance between Hull and Durham is around 165km (103 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 138km (86 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Hull and Durham by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hull to Durham is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx £34 ($40).

The cheapest way to travel between Hull and Durham, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train 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 Durham. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hull to Durham. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in York, Darlington, Bishop Auckland and Bishop Auckland Bus Station Stand J. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.

Northern Rail, TransPennine Express Service, LNER and CrossCountry run train services between Hull and Durham. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hull and Durham. We recommend that you drive to Durham (Land). instead which will take 2hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hull to Durham. We recommend that you take the train to York and then to Darlington. instead which will take 2h 10m.

The closest major airport to Durham is Teesside International Airport (MME) (MME) which is approximately 27km (17 miles) from Durham. Newcastle International Airport (NCL) (NCL) 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 Hull and Durham. The distance is around 192km (119 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hull to Durham is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around £36 ($43).

How do I get from Hull to Durham

Compare travel optionsbetween Hull and Durham

Transport options from Hull to Durham
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 10m
£36($43)
5 times a week175km (109 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
3h 10m
£17($20)
5 times a week165km (103 miles)
Bus to Middlesbrough, Train3h 55m
£27($32)
once a week251km (156 miles)
Drive
2hrs
£34($40)
on demand192km (119 miles)

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Airports near Durham

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

MME
Teesside International Airport (MME)
Domestic Airport
Distance
27km (17 miles) from Durham
NCL
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
International Airport
Distance
41km (26 miles) from Durham
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Durham