How to travel from Northampton to Hull, United Kingdom

The distance between Northampton and Hull is around 221km (138 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Northampton 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 Euston and then to Hull.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £59($70)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Nottingham Coach Stop S10 and then to Hull.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £14($17)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Hull.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance221km (138 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Northampton and Hull

There are several options for getting from Northampton to Hull by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($17) and will take around 3h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £39 ($46).

The distance between Northampton and Hull is around 221km (138 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 172km (107 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Northampton and Hull by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Northampton to Hull is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx £39 ($46).

The cheapest way to travel between Northampton and Hull, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Northampton and Hull. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Northampton to Hull. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston and King's Cross St. Pancras station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

London Midland, Hull Trains and LNER run train services between Northampton and Hull. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 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 Northampton and Hull. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Northampton to Hull. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nottingham Coach Stop S10. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

FlixBus and National Express run regular bus services between Northampton and Hull. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 3h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Northampton to Hull. We recommend that you take the train to London Euston and then to Hull. instead which will take 3h 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 Northampton and Hull. The distance is around 221km (138 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Northampton to Hull is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around £59 ($70).

How do I get from Northampton to Hull

Compare travel optionsbetween Northampton and Hull

Transport options from Northampton to Hull
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 30m
£59($70)
every 4 hours435km (270 miles)
Bus
3h 45m
£14($17)
3 times a week236km (146 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
£39($46)
on demand221km (138 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