How to travel from Perth to Hull, United Kingdom

The distance between Perth and Hull is around 498km (310 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Perth 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Aberdeen then fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Humberside (HUY).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £325($385)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Edinburgh then York and then to Hull.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £64($76)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station then Leeds Bus Station and then to Hull Paragon Interchange.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £44($52)
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Drive

Drive to Hull.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Distance502km (312 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Perth and Hull

There are several options for getting from Perth to Hull by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £44 ($52) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £325 ($385).

The distance between Perth and Hull is around 498km (310 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 355km (220 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Perth and Hull by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Perth to Hull is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx £325 ($385).

The cheapest way to travel between Perth and Hull, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £44 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Perth and Hull. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Perth to Hull. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edinburgh and York. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

First ScotRail Service, LNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express Service, Northern Rail, Caledonian Sleeper and Hull Trains run train services between Perth and Hull. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5hrs, 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 Perth and Hull. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Perth to Hull. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Edinburgh Bus Station and Leeds Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

Scottish Citylink, Megabus UK, Stagecoach East Scotland, FlixBus and National Express run regular bus services between Perth and Hull. Buses run once daily and take around 8hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Perth to Hull. We recommend that you take the train to Aberdeen then fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Humberside (HUY). instead which will take 3h 40m.

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 Perth and Hull. The distance is around 502km (312 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Perth to Hull is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around £64 ($76).

How do I get from Perth to Hull

Compare travel optionsbetween Perth and Hull

Transport options from Perth to Hull
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 40m
£325($385)
hourly607km (377 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane5h 25m
£155($185)
hourly719km (447 miles)
Train to Aberdeen, plane5h 25m
£125($150)
hourly748km (465 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5hrs
£64($76)
hourly498km (310 miles)
Train via Doncaster6h 40m
£59($70)
once a week553km (344 miles)
Bus
8hrs
£44($52)
once daily523km (325 miles)
Drive
5h 10m
£87($105)
on demand502km (312 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