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.
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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Take the train to Bridgend then fly from Cardiff (CWL) to Humberside (HUY).
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Take the train to Bristol Parkway then Sheffield and then to Hull.
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Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Hull.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Bridgend, Fly + 1 similar | 3h 50m | £485($575) | hourly | 1,038km (645 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 45m | £390($465) | hourly | 1,073km (667 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 20m | £135($160) | hourly | 480km (298 miles) |
Train via Manchester Piccadilly | 6h 15m | £125($150) | every 3 hours | 494km (307 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 7h 35m | £16($19) | once daily | 462km (287 miles) |
Bus via Bristol University of West England East Gate | 9h 50m | £36($43) | 3 times a week | 579km (360 miles) |
Drive | 4h 40m | £79($95) | on demand | 455km (283 miles) |
Transport for Wales
The following major airports near Hull offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.