How to travel from Portsmouth to Hull, United Kingdom

The distance between Portsmouth and Hull is around 409km (254 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Portsmouth 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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Fly

Fly from Southampton (SOU) to Humberside (HUY).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £380($450)
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Train

Take the train to London Waterloo and then to Hull.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £88($105)
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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Hull Paragon Interchange.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £31($37)
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Drive

Drive to Hull.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance409km (254 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Portsmouth and Hull

There are several options for getting from Portsmouth to Hull by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £31 ($37) and will take around 8h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £380 ($450).

The distance between Portsmouth and Hull is around 409km (254 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 331km (205 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Portsmouth and Hull by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Portsmouth to Hull is to fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx £380 ($450).

The cheapest way to travel between Portsmouth and Hull, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £31 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Portsmouth and Hull. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Portsmouth to Hull. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Waterloo, Euston station and King's Cross St. Pancras station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

South Western Railway, Hull Trains, LNER, Southern Service and Thameslink run train services between Portsmouth and Hull. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 15m, 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 Portsmouth and Hull. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Portsmouth to Hull. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station and Finchley Road Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 10m.

National Express, Autokar Polska and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Portsmouth and Hull. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Portsmouth and Hull. Flights depart from Southampton (SOU) and arrive at Humberside (HUY) - via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). The flight takes around 2h 15m.

There is no direct flight from Portsmouth to Hull. There is however a flight that goes via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). This services will take at least 3h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Portsmouth to Hull typically takes around 2h 15m. Flights depart from Southampton (SOU) and and arrive into Humberside (HUY).

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 Portsmouth and Hull. The distance is around 409km (254 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Portsmouth to Hull is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around £88 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Portsmouth and Hull

Transport options from Portsmouth to Hull
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 25m
£380($450)
hourly888km (552 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 15m
£88($105)
every 4 hours451km (280 miles)
Train via Horsham5h 35m
£86($100)
6 times a week470km (292 miles)
Bus
8h 10m
£31($37)
twice daily533km (331 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
£71($84)
on demand409km (254 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