How to travel from Stoke on Trent to Hull, United Kingdom

The distance between Stoke on Trent and Hull is around 204km (127 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Stoke on Trent to Hull by bus, 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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Bus

Take the bus to Manchester Airport The Station and then to Hull Paragon Interchange.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £25($30)
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Train

Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly and then to Hull.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £31($37)
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Drive

Drive to Hull.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance204km (127 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stoke on Trent and Hull

There are several options for getting from Stoke on Trent to Hull by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £25 ($30) and will take around 2h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £35 ($42).

The distance between Stoke on Trent and Hull is around 204km (127 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 147km (91 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Stoke on Trent and Hull by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stoke on Trent to Hull is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx £35 ($42).

The cheapest way to travel between Stoke on Trent and Hull, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £25 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stoke on Trent and Hull. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stoke on Trent to Hull. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Manchester Piccadilly. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern Rail, TransPennine Express Service and East Midlands Railways run train services between Stoke on Trent and Hull. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 30m, 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 Stoke on Trent and Hull. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stoke on Trent to Hull. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Manchester Airport The Station. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.

Megabus UK run regular bus services between Stoke on Trent and Hull. Buses run twice a week and take around 2h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stoke on Trent to Hull. We recommend that you take the bus to Manchester Airport The Station and then to Hull Paragon Interchange. instead which will take 2h 20m.

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 Stoke on Trent and Hull. The distance is around 204km (127 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stoke on Trent to Hull is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around £25 ($30).

How do I get from Stoke on Trent to Hull

Compare travel optionsbetween Stoke on Trent and Hull

Transport options from Stoke on Trent to Hull
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 20m
£25($30)
twice a week232km (144 miles)
Train + 1 similar
2h 30m
£31($37)
hourly210km (130 miles)
Train via Derby2h 35m
£59($70)
hourly210km (130 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
£35($42)
on demand204km (127 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