How to travel from St Andrews to Hull, United Kingdom

The distance between St Andrews and Hull is around 475km (295 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from St Andrews to Hull by bus, car, train 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 50m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £330($390)
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Bus

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

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £43($51)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Hull.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Distance475km (295 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between St Andrews and Hull

There are several options for getting from St Andrews to Hull by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £43 ($51) and will take around 8h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £330 ($390).

The distance between St Andrews and Hull is around 475km (295 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 328km (204 miles)

It takes around 8h 40m to get from St Andrews and Hull by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from St Andrews to Hull is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx £330 ($390).

The cheapest way to travel between St Andrews and Hull, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £43 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between St Andrews and Hull. We recommend that you take the train to Aberdeen then fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Humberside (HUY). instead which will take 3h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from St Andrews and Hull. It typically takes around 8h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from St Andrews to Hull. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Strathtyrum Golf Course, Edinburgh Bus Station and Leeds Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 40m.

Stagecoach East Scotland, Megabus UK, FlixBus and National Express run regular bus services between St Andrews and Hull. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from St Andrews to Hull. We recommend that you take the train to Aberdeen then fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Humberside (HUY). instead which will take 3h 50m.

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 St Andrews and Hull. The distance is around 475km (295 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from St Andrews to Hull is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 40m and will usually cost around £43 ($51).

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Compare travel optionsbetween St Andrews and Hull

Transport options from St Andrews to Hull
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 50m
£330($390)
hourly594km (369 miles)
Train to Aberdeen, plane5h 40m
£125($150)
hourly735km (457 miles)
Bus
8h 40m
£43($51)
once daily532km (331 miles)
Drive
5h 30m
£82($95)
on demand475km (295 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