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The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham to Kingston upon Hull
Showing times and prices for 16 Jan
Cheapest price
£48
Average price
£92
Fastest journey
2 h 54 m
Average duration
3 h 4 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
175 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to Kingston upon Hull is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Kingston upon Hull will cost around £92 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £48.
Fast trains
To travel from Birmingham to Kingston upon Hull you need to make at least one change.
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G9149506:033h06
Birmingham New Street (BHM)09:09Hull (HUL)
£481One-way
1 change
C74921+Y2561508:033h09
Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:12Hull (HUL)
£841One-way
1 change
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C52136+Y2542707:093h09
Birmingham New Street (BHM)10:18Hull (HUL)
£951One-way
2 changes
C74838+Y2542707:033h15
Birmingham New Street (BHM)10:18Hull (HUL)
£951One-way
1 change
C74749+C52115+G9099906:093h03
Birmingham New Street (BHM)09:12Hull (HUL)
£1051One-way
2 changes
C74838+
G0825607:032h54
Birmingham New Street (BHM)09:57Hull (HUL)
£1261One-way
1 change
C74749+C52115+G9099906:093h03
Birmingham New Street (BHM)09:12Hull (HUL)
£1051One-way
2 changes
C74836+G9149506:033h06
Birmingham New Street (BHM)09:09Hull (HUL)
£481One-way
1 change
C74921+Y2561508:033h09
Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:12Hull (HUL)
£841One-way
1 change
C74752+C52136+Y2542707:093h09
Birmingham New Street (BHM)10:18Hull (HUL)
£951One-way
2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Birmingham to Kingston upon Hull
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Kingston upon Hull among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £31.
Distance: 175 km
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£81 Average Price | £22 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration 4h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Birmingham to Kingston upon Hull train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Kingston upon Hull trains for today, Thursday 15 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 16:17
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19:03 Birmingham | 3h12 | 22:15 Kingston upon Hull | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 16 January | |||||
| C74836+G91495 | On time 06:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h06 | 09:09 Hull (HUL) | 1 change | |
| C74749+C52115+G90999 | On time 06:09 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h03 | 09:12 Hull (HUL) | 2 changes | |
| C74838+G08256 | On time 07:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h54 | 09:57 Hull (HUL) | 1 change | |
| C74838+Y25427 | On time 07:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h15 | 10:18 Hull (HUL) | 1 change | |
| C74752+C52136+Y25427 | On time 07:09 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h09 | 10:18 Hull (HUL) | 2 changes | |
| C74921+Y25615 | On time 08:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h09 | 11:12 Hull (HUL) | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Overview: Train from Birmingham to Kingston upon Hull
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Trains from Birmingham to Kingston upon Hull run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £31 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:40, the last at 21:03. The fastest train covers the 175 km distance in 2h 42m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £15
Distance 175 km |
Average train duration 2h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 42m |
First train 03:40 |
Last train 21:03 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £15
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), CrossCountry, Cross Country from Birmingham to Kingston upon Hull trainsNorthern Rail (3), CrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Birmingham and Kingston upon Hull from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail (3)
About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 42m
Cheapest Price
£31
Northern Rail (3) frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
CrossCountry
About
CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 37m
Cheapest Price
£32
CrossCountry frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone
Cross Country
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 35m
Cheapest Price
£98
Cross Country frequency
16 a day
FAQs: Birmingham to Kingston upon Hull train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Kingston upon Hull by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Kingston upon Hull, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Birmingham to Kingston upon Hull can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £31, while the average price tends to be around £81.
The train journey from Birmingham to Kingston upon Hull covers a distance of 175 km and takes approximately 2h 42m. Trains run 7 per day.
The train distance from Birmingham to Kingston upon Hull is 175 km.
The first train from Birmingham to Kingston upon Hull leaves at 3:40.
The last train from Birmingham to Kingston upon Hull departs at 21:03.
Trains from Birmingham to Kingston upon Hull run approximately 7 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Birmingham to Kingston upon Hull.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Birmingham to Kingston upon Hull.
To get from Birmingham to Kingston upon Hull, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Birmingham to Kingston upon Hull.
The train station in Birmingham that goes to Kingston upon Hull is Birmingham New Street (BHM), and it arrives at Hull (HUL).
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Kingston upon Hull is by coach, costing approximately £15.
Booking trains from Birmingham to Kingston upon Hull in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Birmingham to Kingston upon Hull offers a mix of urban and rural landscapes, with views of the English countryside, charming villages, and the scenic Humber Estuary as you approach Hull.
A day trip from Birmingham to Kingston upon Hull is not feasible as the journey takes 2h 42m. There are 7 train trips available per day. The distance is 175 km.
To explore Kingston upon Hull's main attractions, such as The Deep, Hull Maritime Museum, and the historic Old Town, a stay of two to three days is ideal.
Yes, you can take the train from Birmingham to Kingston upon Hull.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham and Kingston upon Hull
Birmingham
Kingston upon Hull
The major train station for departures in Birmingham is Birmingham New Street. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Birmingham New Street for your trip from Birmingham to Kingston upon Hull.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
Wifi
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud.
Lockers
- You can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Boots located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier Camden Food located beyond the ticket barrier Costa located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 5b escalator Funky Pigeon located beyond the ticket barrier between Platform escalators 9-10 M&S Food located on the main concourse Mi Casa Burritos located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 9 escalator The Pasty Shop located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 7 escalator W H Smith located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier
Parking
- Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
Dining
- All Bar One
- Leon
- Caffè Nero
- Five Guys
- Krispy Kreme
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Wasabi
- Starbucks
- Hotel Chocolat
Taxis
- Taxi: Taxis drop off with the 'drop & go' in the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). For more information visit Traintaxi
- Accessible taxis: Taxis drop off within the 'drop & go' off the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). All taxis are accessible with manual wheelchairs, most are accessible with electric wheelchairs. For more information visit Traintaxi
Accessibility
- Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
WC
- Toilets Location: Male, Female, Accessible and Baby Change facilities are available in all parts of the station. These are located between: Platforms 2 - 3a (Blue Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11a (Yellow Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11b (Red Lounge)
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Close to Platforms 1A and 12A and Platforms 10 and 11B
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
Hotel
- Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center
- Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station)
- Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There are two large seating areas beyond the ticket barrier between the escalators to platforms 5b and 8b. All platforms have waiting areas with seating
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- In the middle of the station.
Public transport options for Birmingham New Street
- Bus lines: N5, N6, N8, 4, 9, 23, 45, 50, 61, X51, X70
- Train lines: West Midlands, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales
- Onward travel information: There are nearby bus stops on Smallbrook Queensway and Hill Street Most buses are wheelchair accessible. ********************************************************************************************************** For information go to the local travel information office by the Stephenson Street entrance. Alternatively, visit Transport for West Midlands, or call 0121 214 7214.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 21:00 Saturday 06:15 - 21:00 Sunday 08:15 - 21:00
Distance to city center
12 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The accessible toilets are located on the Concourse.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Closed until further notice.
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: 18 cycle stands plus a cycling compound with 27 spaces available at the front of the station (please see staff for more information)
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Birmingham International
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station opposite the entrance to the long stay car park.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWCTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 21:00 Saturday 07:00 - 21:00 Sunday 09:00 - 19:00 None
Distance to city center
4 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is available in the Booking Hall and on Platform One.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Booking Hall. The National key toilet is located in the Booking Hall; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. All toilet facilities are available: Monday - Friday 06:00-21:00, Saturday 07:00-21:00 and Sunday 09:00-19:00. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: from Birmingham - under the foot bridge. Towards Birmingham - outside in the car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Selly Oak
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Front of station building in turnaround area.
The major train station for arrivals in Kingston upon Hull is Hull. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Hull for your journey to Kingston upon Hull from Birmingham.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 20:00 Saturday 05:30 - 20:00 Sunday 08:15 - 19:15
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free access is provided from the station entrance to all platforms. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the pavilion on the Station Concourse. The National key toilets are located in the pavilion on the station Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located in the pavilion on the Station Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 2 & 7
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Hull
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off in the bus interchange (adjacent to the railway station).
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