- Must visit
Wilberforce House Museum
Museum in Wilberforce’s birthplace exploring transatlantic slavery, resistance and abolition. Essential for understanding Hull’s role in this history.
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Kingston upon Hull among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £80 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 22m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £80, while a train costs an average of £257.
Distance: 352 km
| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£257 Average Price | £80 Average Price Cheapest | £73 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 22m Average total duration Fastest 4h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 38m Average total duration 9h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Kingston upon Hull:
A coach is £177 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Kingston upon Hull costing on average £257.
Other travel options to Kingston upon Hull take longer:
Coach takes on average 9h 8m.
You'll arrive about 14m sooner (4h 52m by train vs 5h 6m by car). Tickets start at around £257 compared to roughly £73 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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Trains from Bournemouth to Kingston upon Hull run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £257 but you can travel from only £80 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:15, the last at 21:25. The fastest train covers the 352 km distance in 6h 26m.
Distance 352 km |
Average train duration 4h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £257 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 6h 26m |
First train 5:15 |
Last train 21:25 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 28 days |
Discover the best of Kingston upon Hull — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Kingston upon Hull trip today.
Museum in Wilberforce’s birthplace exploring transatlantic slavery, resistance and abolition. Essential for understanding Hull’s role in this history.
Streetlife presents transport history with vintage vehicles, cycles and recreated street scenes. A lively family-friendly museum in the old town.
Art gallery with paintings, sculpture and temporary exhibitions in a grand civic building. A strong choice for fine art and modern displays.
Historic heart of Hull with cobbled lanes, pubs, museums and churches. Best area for walking, architecture and a feel for the city’s past.
Marina district with waterside walks, boats and regenerated dock buildings. Popular for an easy stroll and attractive views near the centre.
Central gardens beside the Ferens and civic buildings, often used for events and public art. Handy for a pause between museums and shopping streets.
A classic Hull chip-shop dish: fish patties made from sliced potato with a layer of fish, battered and fried. It is a long-standing local favourite.
A larger version of the pattie, typically two patties sandwiched together, battered and fried. It is especially associated with Hull and East Yorkshire takeaways.
A savoury breadcake filled with seasoned pork, herbs and onion. It is a traditional East Yorkshire bakery item still found around Hull.
Smart restaurant serving modern British tasting menus in an intimate setting within the old town area.
Popular independent venue for seasonal small plates, cocktails and relaxed dining in Hull’s Fruit Market district.
Well-known traditional fish and chip shop, a good place to try Hull-style chip-shop favourites in a casual setting.
Kingston upon Hull is generally cheaper than larger UK cities. Hotels, casual dining and local transport are usually good value for tourists.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common for good service if not already added. Round up for taxis. Cafés usually do not expect tips.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bournemouth 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.

Most Bournemouth to Kingston upon Hull trains use the Bournemouth to Hull station pair. Use this guide to compare Bournemouth and Kingston upon Hull train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bournemouth is 1 km from Bournemouth city centre. Public transport options include:
Bournemouth has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Bournemouth.
Wi-Fi is available at Bournemouth.
Ticket office support is available at Bournemouth.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bournemouth: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bournemouth: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bournemouth: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category B2 station. Level access to both sides of station from separate entrances. Long and steep ramped subway between platforms - up to 1:8 gradient Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Hull has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Hull.
Wi-Fi is available at Hull. ATMs are available at Hull.
Ticket office support is available at Hull.
Available at Hull: Parking, WC.
Available at Hull: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hull: 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.
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