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Wilberforce House Museum
Museum in Wilberforce’s birthplace exploring transatlantic slavery, resistance and abolition. Essential for understanding Hull’s role in this history.
Cheapest price on 02 Oct
£31
Average ticket price on 02 Oct
£64
Fastest journey on 02 Oct
2 h 3 m
Average journey duration on 02 Oct
2 h 4 m
Trains on 02 Oct
26
Distance
119 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby 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 Derby to Kingston upon Hull will cost around £64 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £31.
To travel from Derby to Kingston upon Hull you need to make at least one change.
G01060+
W84795
G00738+
G85653
G00698+
G85688
G00701+
G85695
G00706+
G85702
G89695+
W70964
G89691+
C21649
G89688+
W70948
G89699+
W70975
G89701+
W70981The table below shows live departures for Derby to Kingston upon Hull trains for tomorrow, Friday 2 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G85653+ G00738 | 9:00 Derby station (DBY) | 2h12 | 11:12 Hull (HUL) | 1 change | |
W70948+ G89688 | 9:11 Derby station (DBY) | 2h04 | 11:15 Hull (HUL) | 1 change | |
C21769+ W04522+ W84665 | 9:31 Derby station (DBY) | 2h23 | 11:54 Hull (HUL) | 2 changes | |
G01060+ W84795 | 9:45 Derby station (DBY) | 2h40 | 12:25 Hull (HUL) | 1 change | |
C21649+ G89691 | 10:12 Derby station (DBY) | 2h04 | 12:16 Hull (HUL) | 1 change | |
G85681+ G00739 | 11:00 Derby station (DBY) | 2h11 | 13:11 Hull (HUL) | 1 change | |
G89693+ G00739 | 11:00 Derby station (DBY) | 2h16 | 13:16 Hull (HUL) | 1 change | |
W70958+ G89693 | 11:10 Derby station (DBY) | 2h06 | 13:16 Hull (HUL) | 1 change | |
G85688+ G00698 | 12:00 Derby station (DBY) | 2h11 | 14:11 Hull (HUL) | 1 change | |
W70964+ G89695 | 12:11 Derby station (DBY) | 2h03 | 14:14 Hull (HUL) | 1 change | |
W70967+ W04527+ W84683 | 12:29 Derby station (DBY) | 2h14 | 14:43 Hull (HUL) | 2 changes | |
G85695+ G00701 | 13:00 Derby station (DBY) | 2h13 | 15:13 Hull (HUL) | 1 change | |
C21762+ G89697 | 13:10 Derby station (DBY) | 2h06 | 15:16 Hull (HUL) | 1 change | |
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Trains from Derby to Kingston upon Hull run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:59, the last at 22:13. The fastest train covers the 119 km distance in 1h 47m.
Distance 119 km |
Average train duration 1h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 47m |
First train 4:59 |
Last train 22:13 |
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High Season Jul - Sept |
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Best time to book 5 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 Derby 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 Derby to Kingston upon Hull trains use the Derby to Hull station pair. Use this guide to compare Derby and Kingston upon Hull train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Derby is 1 km from Derby city centre. Public transport options include:
Derby has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Derby.
ATMs are available at Derby.
Ticket office support is available at Derby.
Available at Derby: Parking, WC.
Available at Derby: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Derby: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A step free station. This station has step free access. There are lifts to all platforms. There is a subway to platforms 2,3,4 and 5. Platforms 6 and 7 are accessed by lift only. This station has tactile paving at the edges of all platforms and at the foot and top of stairwells, 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.
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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