How to travel from Hull to London, United Kingdom

The distance between Hull and London is around 301km (187 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Hull to London 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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Train

Take the train to London Kings Cross.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £51($60)
Operated by

Hull Trains

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Fly to London City (LCY)

Fly from Humberside (HUY) to London City (LCY).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £515($610)

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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £23($27)
Operated byMegabus UK+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to London King's Cross.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance301km (187 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hull and London

There are several options for getting from Hull to London by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £23 ($27) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £51 ($60).

The distance between Hull and London is around 301km (187 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 249km (155 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Hull and London by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hull to London is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx £51 ($60).

The cheapest way to travel between Hull and London, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £23 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hull and London. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Hull and London with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 2h 35m.

Hull Trains and LNER run train services between Hull and London. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 35m, 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 London. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Hull and London with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 5h 50m.

Megabus UK run regular bus services between Hull and London. Buses run twice 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 London. Flights depart from Humberside (HUY) and arrive at London Heathrow (LHR) - via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). The flight takes around 2h 35m.

There is no direct flight from Hull to London. There is however a flight that goes via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). This services will take at least 3h 15m (not including layover time).

The flight from Hull to London typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Humberside (HUY) and and arrive into London Heathrow (LHR).

The closest major airport to London is London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from London. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) 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 London. The distance is around 301km (187 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hull to London is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around £51 ($60).

How do I get from Hull to London

Compare travel optionsbetween Hull and London

Transport options from Hull to London
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 35m
£51($60)
every 4 hours329km (204 miles)
Fly to London City (LCY) + 1 similar
3hrs
£515($610)
every 15 mins749km (466 miles)
Fly3h 15m
£485($575)
every 15 mins797km (495 miles)
Bus
5h 50m
£23($27)
4 times a day413km (257 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
£52($62)
on demand301km (187 miles)

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Airports near London

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

LCY
London City Airport (LCY)
International Airport
Distance
12km (8 miles) from London
LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
23km (14 miles) from London
LGW
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
International Airport
Distance
40km (25 miles) from London