How to travel from Inverness to Hull, United Kingdom

The distance between Inverness and Hull is around 614km (382 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Inverness to Hull by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

🚀 Fastest
1
plane
+
train
+

Plane and Train

Fly from Inverness (INV) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Hull.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £145($170)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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

2
train
+
train
+

Train via York

Take the train to York and then to Hull.

  • Duration7h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £80($95)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

2 similiar routes

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

💰 Cheapest
3
3 x bus
+

Bus

Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station then Leeds Bus Station and then to Hull Paragon Interchange.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £49($58)
4
car
+

Drive

Drive to Hull.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Distance665km (413 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Inverness and Hull

There are several options for getting from Inverness to Hull by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £49 ($58) and will take around 10h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £145 ($170).

The distance between Inverness and Hull is around 614km (382 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 482km (299 miles)

It takes around 7h 20m to get from Inverness and Hull by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Inverness to Hull is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx £145 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Inverness and Hull, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £49 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Inverness and Hull. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Inverness to Hull. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Doncaster. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.

LNER, Northern Rail, Hull Trains, Caledonian Sleeper, TransPennine Express Service and CrossCountry run train services between Inverness and Hull. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 7h 20m, 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 Inverness and Hull. It typically takes around 10h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Inverness to Hull. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Edinburgh Bus Station and Leeds Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 15m.

Megabus UK, Scottish Citylink, FlixBus and National Express run regular bus services between Inverness and Hull. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Inverness to Hull. We recommend that you take the train to Dyce then fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Humberside (HUY). instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to Hull is Humberside Airport (HUY) (HUY) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Hull. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) 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 Inverness and Hull. The distance is around 665km (413 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Inverness to Hull is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 20m and will usually cost around £76 ($90).

How do I get from Inverness to Hull

Compare travel optionsbetween Inverness and Hull

Transport options from Inverness to Hull
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
3h 55m
£145($170)
hourly660km (410 miles)
Train and Plane4hrs
£330($390)
every 3 hours614km (382 miles)
Fly to Birmingham (BHX), train4h 50m
£265($310)
hourly834km (518 miles)
Train via York + 2 similar
7h 5m
£80($95)
once daily707km (439 miles)
Train7h 20m
£76($90)
4 times a week720km (448 miles)
Train via Newcastle8h 45m
£75($89)
once a week707km (439 miles)
Bus
10h 15m
£49($58)
once daily697km (433 miles)
Drive
7h 10m
£115($135)
on demand665km (413 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Inverness and Hull

Train operators

Bus companies

Airlines

Airports near Hull

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

HUY
Humberside Airport (HUY)
International Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Hull
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from Hull
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Hull