How to travel from Penzance to Hull, United Kingdom

The distance between Penzance and Hull is around 568km (353 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Penzance to Hull by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Newquay (NQY) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Hull.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £155($180)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train via Plymouth

Take the train to Plymouth then Sheffield and then to Hull.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £190($225)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Hull.

  • Duration13h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £19($23)
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Drive

Drive to Hull.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Distance659km (409 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Penzance and Hull

There are several options for getting from Penzance to Hull by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($23) and will take around 13h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £185 ($215).

The distance between Penzance and Hull is around 568km (353 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 537km (334 miles)

It takes around 8h 10m to get from Penzance and Hull by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Penzance to Hull is to take the train, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £185 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Penzance and Hull, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Penzance and Hull. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Penzance to Hull. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sheffield. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 10m.

CrossCountry, Northern Rail and Great Western Railway run train services between Penzance and Hull. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 8h 10m, 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 Penzance and Hull. It typically takes around 13h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Penzance to Hull. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 10m.

National Express run regular bus services between Penzance and Hull. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Penzance to Hull. We recommend that you take the train to Redruth then take the bus to Newquay then fly from Newquay (NQY) to Humberside (HUY). instead which will take 3h 10m.

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 Penzance and Hull. The distance is around 659km (409 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Penzance to Hull is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 10m and will usually cost around £185 ($220).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Penzance and Hull

Transport options from Penzance to Hull
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
4h 50m
£155($180)
twice daily604km (375 miles)
Fly to Leeds Bradford (LBA), Train5h 35m
£185($215)
twice daily809km (503 miles)
Fly to London Gatwick (LGW), train5h 50m
£220($260)
twice daily790km (491 miles)
Train, Bus and Plane3h 10m
£185($215)
twice daily568km (353 miles)
Train via Plymouth + 1 similar
8hrs
£190($225)
every 3 hours693km (430 miles)
Train8h 10m
£185($220)
4 times a week689km (428 miles)
Bus
13h 10m
£19($23)
once daily693km (430 miles)
Drive
6h 45m
£115($135)
on demand659km (409 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