How to travel from Middlesbrough to Hull, United Kingdom

The distance between Middlesbrough and Hull is around 141km (88 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Middlesbrough 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 York and then to Hull.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £33($39)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bus Stn and then to Hull Paragon Interchange.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £24($28)
Operated byMegabus UK+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Hull.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance141km (88 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Middlesbrough and Hull

There are several options for getting from Middlesbrough to Hull by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £20 ($24) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £25 ($29).

The distance between Middlesbrough and Hull is around 141km (88 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 109km (68 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Middlesbrough and Hull by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Middlesbrough to Hull is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx £25 ($29).

The cheapest way to travel between Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough and Hull. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Middlesbrough to Hull. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in York. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2hrs.

TransPennine Express Service, LNER and Northern Rail run train services between Middlesbrough and Hull. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2hrs, 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 Middlesbrough and Hull. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Middlesbrough and Hull with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice a week and takes 5h 25m.

Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Middlesbrough and Hull. Buses run twice daily and take around 2h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Middlesbrough to Hull. We recommend that you take the train to York and then to Hull. instead which will take 2hrs.

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 Middlesbrough and Hull. The distance is around 141km (88 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Middlesbrough to Hull is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around £33 ($39).

How do I get from Middlesbrough to Hull

Compare travel optionsbetween Middlesbrough and Hull

Transport options from Middlesbrough to Hull
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2hrs
£33($39)
hourly164km (102 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
2h 45m
£24($28)
twice daily199km (124 miles)
Bus to Hull Paragon Interchange5h 25m
£20($24)
twice a week347km (216 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
£25($29)
on demand141km (88 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