How to travel from Hull to Leeds, United Kingdom

The distance between Hull and Leeds is around 82km (51 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 54min.

4 routes found

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

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Train

Take the train to Leeds.

  • Duration54min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £12($14)
Operated byTransPennine Express Service+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Bus Stn.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £12($14)
Operated byMegabus UK+ 1 others
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Leeds Coach Station.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £120($140)
Operated by

Hull Cars

+ 3 others
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Drive

Drive to Leeds Coach Station.

  • Duration1hr
  • Distance96km (60 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hull and Leeds

There are several options for getting from Hull to Leeds by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £12 ($14) and will take around 54min.

The distance between Hull and Leeds is around 82km (51 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 79km (49 miles)

It takes around 54min to get from Hull and Leeds by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hull to Leeds is to take the train which takes around 54min and will set you back approx £12 ($14).

The cheapest way to travel between Hull and Leeds, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £12 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hull and Leeds. It typically takes around 54min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Hull and Leeds with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 54min.

TransPennine Express Service and Northern Rail run train services between Hull and Leeds. Trains depart hourly and will take around 54min, 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 Leeds. It typically takes around 1h 35m and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Hull and Leeds with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a day and takes 1h 35m.

Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Hull and Leeds. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 1h 35m 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 Leeds. We recommend that you take the train to Leeds. instead which will take 54min.

The closest major airport to Leeds is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Leeds. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) 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 Leeds. The distance is around 96km (60 miles) by road and it will take around 1hr in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hull to Leeds is to take the train which takes, on average, 54min and will usually cost around £12 ($14).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hull and Leeds

Transport options from Hull to Leeds
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
54min
£12($14)
hourly82km (51 miles)
Bus
1h 35m
£12($14)
5 times a day97km (60 miles)
Taxi
1hr
£120($140)
on demand96km (60 miles)
Drive
1hr
£17($20)
on demand96km (60 miles)

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Airports near Leeds

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

LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Leeds
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Leeds
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Leeds