How to travel from Leeds to Hull, United Kingdom

The distance between Leeds and Hull is around 82km (51 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 58min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Leeds 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 Hull.

  • Duration58min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £12($14)
Operated byTransPennine Express Service+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Hull Paragon Interchange.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £12($14)
Operated byMegabus UK+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Hull.

  • Duration1hr
  • Distance96km (60 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Leeds and Hull

There are several options for getting from Leeds to Hull by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £12 ($14) and will take around 58min.

The distance between Leeds and Hull is around 82km (51 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 79km (49 miles)

It takes around 58min to get from Leeds and Hull by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Leeds to Hull is to take the train which takes around 58min and will set you back approx £12 ($14).

The cheapest way to travel between Leeds and Hull, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £12 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Leeds and Hull. It typically takes around 58min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Leeds and Hull with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 58min.

TransPennine Express Service and Northern Rail run train services between Leeds and Hull. Trains depart hourly and will take around 58min, 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 Leeds and Hull. It typically takes around 1h 25m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Leeds and Hull with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 1h 25m.

Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Leeds and Hull. Buses run twice daily and take around 1h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Leeds to Hull. We recommend that you take the train to Hull. instead which will take 58min.

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 Leeds and Hull. The distance is around 96km (60 miles) by road and it will take around 1hr in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Leeds to Hull is to take the train which takes, on average, 58min and will usually cost around £12 ($14).

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Transport options from Leeds to Hull
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
58min
£12($14)
hourly82km (51 miles)
Bus
1h 25m
£12($14)
twice daily95km (59 miles)
Drive
1hr
£17($20)
on demand96km (60 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