How to travel from Hull to Nottingham, United Kingdom

The distance between Hull and Nottingham is around 135km (84 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 35m.

4 routes found

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

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

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Train

Take the train to Grantham and then to Nottingham.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £40($47)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Nottingham Station Street.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £7($8)
Operated byNational Express+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Nottingham.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Distance147km (91 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hull and Nottingham

There are several options for getting from Hull to Nottingham by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £7 ($8) and will take around 2h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £26 ($31).

The distance between Hull and Nottingham is around 135km (84 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 103km (64 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Hull and Nottingham by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hull to Nottingham is to drive which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx £26 ($31).

The cheapest way to travel between Hull and Nottingham, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £7 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hull and Nottingham. It typically takes around 2h 5m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hull to Nottingham. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Grantham. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 5m.

Hull Trains, LNER, East Midlands Railways and Northern Rail run train services between Hull and Nottingham. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 5m, 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 Nottingham. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Hull and Nottingham with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 2h 25m.

National Express run regular bus services between Hull and Nottingham. Buses run twice daily and take around 2h 25m 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 Nottingham. We recommend that you take the bus to Nottingham Station Street. instead which will take 2h 25m.

The closest major airport to Nottingham is East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Nottingham. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) 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 Nottingham. The distance is around 147km (91 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hull to Nottingham is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around £7 ($8).

How do I get from Hull to Nottingham

Compare travel optionsbetween Hull and Nottingham

Transport options from Hull to Nottingham
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 5m
£40($47)
every 4 hours196km (122 miles)
Train via Sheffield2h 15m
£42($50)
hourly159km (99 miles)
Bus
2h 25m
£7($8)
twice daily135km (84 miles)
Drive
1h 35m
£26($31)
on demand147km (91 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Hull and Nottingham

Train operators

Airports near Nottingham

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

EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Nottingham
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
59km (37 miles) from Nottingham
BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Nottingham