How to travel from Swindon to Hull, United Kingdom

The distance between Swindon and Hull is around 309km (192 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 35m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Swindon 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

Take the train to London Paddington and then to Hull.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £83($100)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to London Paddington then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Hull.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £265($315)
Operated by

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Bus

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

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £34($40)
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Drive

Drive to Hull.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance309km (192 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swindon and Hull

There are several options for getting from Swindon to Hull by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £34 ($40) and will take around 6h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £54 ($64).

The distance between Swindon and Hull is around 309km (192 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 262km (162 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Swindon and Hull by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Swindon to Hull is to drive which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £54 ($64).

The cheapest way to travel between Swindon and Hull, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £34 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Swindon and Hull. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Swindon to Hull. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Paddington and King's Cross St. Pancras station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

Great Western Railway, Hull Trains, LNER, CrossCountry and Northern Rail run train services between Swindon and Hull. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 40m, 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 Swindon and Hull. It typically takes around 6h 5m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Swindon to Hull. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Stratton Park Sainsburys and Manchester Airport Bus Station. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 6h 5m.

Megabus UK run regular bus services between Swindon and Hull. Buses run twice a week and take around 6h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swindon to Hull. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Hull. instead which will take 4h 30m.

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 Swindon and Hull. The distance is around 309km (192 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swindon to Hull is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around £83 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Swindon and Hull

Transport options from Swindon to Hull
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 40m
£83($100)
every 4 hours456km (284 miles)
Train via Cheltenham Spa4h 25m
£105($125)
hourly360km (224 miles)
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 30m
£265($315)
hourly556km (346 miles)
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane4h 30m
£140($165)
once daily712km (442 miles)
Train to Reading, plane4h 35m
£275($325)
every 3 hours576km (358 miles)
Bus
6h 5m
£34($40)
twice a week460km (286 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
£54($64)
on demand309km (192 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