How to travel from Lancaster to Hull, United Kingdom

The distance between Lancaster and Hull is around 194km (121 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Lancaster to Hull by train, bus 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 and then to Hull.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £41($49)

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Bus

Take the bus to Manchester Airport and then to Hull Paragon Interchange.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £20($24)
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Drive

Drive to Hull.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance227km (141 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lancaster and Hull

There are several options for getting from Lancaster to Hull by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £20 ($24) and will take around 3h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £40 ($47).

The distance between Lancaster and Hull is around 194km (121 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 165km (102 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Lancaster and Hull by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lancaster to Hull is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx £40 ($47).

The cheapest way to travel between Lancaster and Hull, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £20 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lancaster and Hull. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lancaster to Hull. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Leeds. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

Northern Rail and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Lancaster and Hull. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 50m, 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 Lancaster and Hull. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs twice a week.

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

National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Lancaster and Hull. Buses run twice 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 Lancaster to Hull. We recommend that you take the train to Leeds and then to Hull. instead which will take 2h 50m.

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 Lancaster and Hull. The distance is around 227km (141 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lancaster to Hull is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around £41 ($49).

How do I get from Lancaster to Hull

Compare travel optionsbetween Lancaster and Hull

Transport options from Lancaster to Hull
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 50m
£41($49)
every 4 hours194km (121 miles)
Train via Manchester Piccadilly3hrs
£37($44)
hourly233km (145 miles)
Bus
3h 20m
£20($24)
twice a week283km (176 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
£40($47)
on demand227km (141 miles)

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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