How to travel from Hull to Preston, United Kingdom

The distance between Hull and Preston is around 180km (112 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Hull to Preston 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 PrestonHull if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Leeds and then to Preston.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £36($43)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bus Stn and then to Preston Coach Station.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £25($29)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Preston.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance196km (122 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hull and Preston

There are several options for getting from Hull to Preston by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £25 ($29) and will take around 3h 20m. 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 Preston is around 180km (112 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 155km (96 miles)

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

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

The cheapest way to travel between Hull and Preston, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £25 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hull and Preston. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hull to Preston. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Leeds. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.

TransPennine Express Service and Northern Rail run train services between Hull and Preston. Trains depart hourly 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 Preston. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hull to Preston. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bus Stn. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Hull and Preston. Buses run once a week and take around 3h 20m 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 Preston. We recommend that you take the train to Leeds and then to Preston. instead which will take 2h 35m.

The closest major airport to Preston is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 48km (30 miles) from Preston. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) 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 Preston. The distance is around 196km (122 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 Preston is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around £36 ($43).

How do I get from Hull to Preston

Compare travel optionsbetween Hull and Preston

Transport options from Hull to Preston
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 35m
£36($43)
hourly180km (112 miles)
Bus
3h 20m
£25($29)
once a week224km (139 miles)
Drive
2hrs
£34($40)
on demand196km (122 miles)

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Airports near Preston

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

LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Preston
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Preston
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Preston