How to travel from Luton to Hull, United Kingdom

The distance between Luton and Hull is around 258km (161 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Luton 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 London St Pancras International and then to Hull.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £67($79)
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Bus

Take the bus to Nottingham Station Street and then to Hull.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £18($21)
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Drive

Drive to Hull.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance258km (161 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Luton and Hull

There are several options for getting from Luton to Hull by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £18 ($21) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £45 ($53).

The distance between Luton and Hull is around 258km (161 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 207km (129 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Luton and Hull by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Luton to Hull is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £45 ($53).

The cheapest way to travel between Luton and Hull, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £18 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Luton and Hull. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Luton to Hull. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London St Pancras International and London Kings Cross. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

East Midlands Railways, Thameslink, Hull Trains and LNER run train services between Luton and Hull. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3hrs, 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 Luton and Hull. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Luton to Hull. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milton Keynes Coachway M1 Junction 14 and Nottingham Station Street. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

National Express run regular bus services between Luton and Hull. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Luton to Hull. We recommend that you take the train to London St Pancras International and then to Hull. instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Luton and Hull. The distance is around 258km (161 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Luton to Hull is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around £67 ($79).

How do I get from Luton to Hull

Compare travel optionsbetween Luton and Hull

Transport options from Luton to Hull
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3hrs
£67($79)
every 4 hours378km (235 miles)
Bus
4h 45m
£18($21)
twice daily292km (181 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
£45($53)
on demand258km (161 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