How to travel from Norwich to Hull, United Kingdom

The distance between Norwich and Hull is around 240km (149 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 60m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Norwich to Hull by train 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 Peterborough then Doncaster and then to Hull.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £58($69)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Hull.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Distance240km (149 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Norwich and Hull

There are several options for getting from Norwich to Hull by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £58 ($69) and will take around 3h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £41 ($49).

The distance between Norwich and Hull is around 240km (149 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 165km (102 miles)

It takes around 3h 5m to get from Norwich and Hull by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Norwich to Hull is to drive which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx £41 ($49).

The cheapest way to travel between Norwich and Hull, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £58 ($69) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Norwich and Hull. It typically takes around 3h 5m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Norwich to Hull. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Peterborough and Doncaster. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 5m.

East Midlands Railways, LNER, Grand Central, Northern Rail and Hull Trains run train services between Norwich and Hull. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 5m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Norwich and Hull. We recommend that you drive to Hull. instead which will take 2h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Norwich to Hull. We recommend that you take the train to Peterborough then Doncaster and then to Hull. instead which will take 3h 5m.

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 Norwich and Hull. The distance is around 240km (149 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Norwich to Hull is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 5m and will usually cost around £58 ($69).

How do I get from Norwich to Hull

Compare travel optionsbetween Norwich and Hull

Transport options from Norwich to Hull
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 5m
£58($69)
hourly327km (203 miles)
Train via Grantham3h 30m
£58($69)
every 4 hours341km (212 miles)
Drive
2h 60m
£41($49)
on demand240km (149 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