How to travel from Swansea to Hull, United Kingdom

The distance between Swansea and Hull is around 455km (283 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Swansea 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 to Bridgend, Fly

Take the train to Bridgend then fly from Cardiff (CWL) to Humberside (HUY).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £485($575)
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Train

Take the train to Bristol Parkway then Sheffield and then to Hull.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £135($160)
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.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £16($19)

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Drive

Drive to Hull.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Distance455km (283 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swansea and Hull

There are several options for getting from Swansea to Hull by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £16 ($19) and will take around 7h 35m. 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 £485 ($575).

The distance between Swansea and Hull is around 455km (283 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 339km (211 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Swansea and Hull by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Swansea to Hull is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx £485 ($575).

The cheapest way to travel between Swansea and Hull, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £16 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Swansea and Hull. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Swansea to Hull. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bristol Parkway and Sheffield. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Northern Rail, Transport for Wales and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Swansea and Hull. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 20m, 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 Swansea and Hull. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Swansea 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 7h 35m.

National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Swansea and Hull. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swansea to Hull. We recommend that you take the train to Cardiff Central and then to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Humberside (HUY). instead which will take 4h 45m.

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 Swansea and Hull. The distance is around 455km (283 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swansea to Hull is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around £135 ($160).

How do I get from Swansea to Hull

Compare travel optionsbetween Swansea and Hull

Transport options from Swansea to Hull
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Bridgend, Fly + 1 similar
3h 50m
£485($575)
hourly1,038km (645 miles)
Train and Plane4h 45m
£390($465)
hourly1,073km (667 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 20m
£135($160)
hourly480km (298 miles)
Train via Manchester Piccadilly6h 15m
£125($150)
every 3 hours494km (307 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 35m
£16($19)
once daily462km (287 miles)
Bus via Bristol University of West England East Gate9h 50m
£36($43)
3 times a week579km (360 miles)
Drive
4h 40m
£79($95)
on demand455km (283 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Swansea and Hull

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