How to travel from Liverpool to Hull, United Kingdom

The distance between Liverpool and Hull is around 200km (124 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 5m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Liverpool 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.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £19($22)
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Bus

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

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £25($29)
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Drive

Drive to Hull.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Distance202km (126 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Liverpool and Hull

There are several options for getting from Liverpool to Hull by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £19 ($22) and will take around 2h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £35 ($42).

The distance between Liverpool and Hull is around 200km (124 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 179km (111 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Liverpool and Hull by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Liverpool to Hull is to drive which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx £35 ($42).

The cheapest way to travel between Liverpool and Hull, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £19 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Liverpool and Hull. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Liverpool and Hull with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 2h 30m.

TransPennine Express Service run train services between Liverpool and Hull. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 30m, 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 Liverpool and Hull. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Liverpool to Hull. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Manchester Airport Bus Station. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

Megabus UK run regular bus services between Liverpool and Hull. Buses run twice a week and take around 3h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Liverpool to Hull. We recommend that you take the train to Hull. instead which will take 2h 30m.

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 Liverpool and Hull. The distance is around 202km (126 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Liverpool to Hull is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around £19 ($22).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Liverpool and Hull

Transport options from Liverpool to Hull
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 30m
£19($22)
hourly200km (124 miles)
Bus
3h 10m
£25($29)
twice a week245km (152 miles)
Drive
2h 5m
£35($42)
on demand202km (126 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