Kingston upon Hull to Liverpool train with Transpennine Express

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Kingston upon Hull to Liverpool

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 12 Sept

Cheapest price on 12 Sept

£25

Average ticket price on 12 Sept

£53

Fastest journey on 12 Sept

3 h 29 m

Average journey duration on 12 Sept

3 h 30 m

Trains on 12 Sept

14

Distance

178 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kingston upon Hull to Liverpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Kingston upon Hull to Liverpool will cost around £53 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.

Fast trains

To travel from Kingston upon Hull to Liverpool you need to make at least one change.

  • Transpennine ExpressG15997 · TP071600 · N59462
    5:034h29
    Hull (HUL)
    9:32Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    £251One-way
    2 changes
  • Transpennine ExpressG15997 · N59477+Northern RailG89192
    5:033h29
    Hull (HUL)
    8:32Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    £261One-way
    2 changes
  • Transpennine ExpressW84650+Northern RailG89271
    5:133h47
    Hull (HUL)
    9:00Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    £261One-way
    1 change
  • Transpennine ExpressW84655+Northern RailG85612
    5:304h30
    Hull (HUL)
    10:00Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    £281One-way
    1 change
  • Transpennine ExpressC24386 · N59462+Northern RailG89197
    6:003h32
    Hull (HUL)
    9:32Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    £331One-way
    2 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Kingston upon Hull to Liverpool

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kingston upon Hull to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, while a train costs an average of £30.

Distance: 178 km

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Train
Coach
Driving

£30

Average Price

£19

Average Price

Cheapest

£35

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 28m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 58m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

5h 8m

Average total duration

4h 38m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 23m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.2 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

-

CO2 emissions

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National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Kingston upon Hull to Liverpool is a coach with an average price of £19.

This is compared to other travel options from Kingston upon Hull to Liverpool:

A coach is £11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kingston upon Hull to Liverpool costing on average £30.

The fastest way to travel from Kingston upon Hull to Liverpool is by train with an average journey time of 2h 58m.

Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:

Coach takes on average 4h 38m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Kingston upon Hull and Liverpool including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £30 compared to roughly £35 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £5. The journey takes 2h 58m versus 2h 23m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Direct services run with TransPennine Express.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

Live departures

Kingston upon Hull to Liverpool train times

The table below shows live departures for Kingston upon Hull to Liverpool trains for today, Friday 11 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Transpennine ExpressC25022
On time
15:03 Hull (HUL)
2h28
17:31 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
Saturday 12 September
Transpennine ExpressG15997 · TP071600 · N594625:03 Hull (HUL)
4h29
9:32 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)2 changes
Transpennine ExpressG15997 · N59477+Northern RailG891925:03 Hull (HUL)
3h29
8:32 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)2 changes
Transpennine ExpressW84650+Northern RailG892715:13 Hull (HUL)
3h47
9:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 change
Transpennine ExpressW84655+Northern RailG856125:30 Hull (HUL)
4h30
10:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 change
Transpennine ExpressC24386 · N59462+Northern RailG891976:00 Hull (HUL)
3h32
9:32 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)2 changes
Transpennine ExpressW84655+Northern RailG892736:31 Hull (HUL)
3h29
10:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 change
Transpennine ExpressG15956 · N59461+Northern RailG892026:55 Hull (HUL)
3h37
10:32 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)2 changes
Transpennine ExpressW84662+Northern RailG892777:21 Hull (HUL)
3h39
11:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 change
Transpennine ExpressC24392 · TP067700 · N594608:03 Hull (HUL)
3h30
11:33 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)2 changes
Transpennine ExpressC24392 · N59460+Northern RailG892078:03 Hull (HUL)
3h30
11:33 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)2 changes
Transpennine ExpressC24400 · TP067500 · N594599:03 Hull (HUL)
3h30
12:33 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)2 changes
Transpennine ExpressC24400 · N59459+Northern RailG892139:03 Hull (HUL)
3h30
12:33 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)2 changes
Transpennine ExpressW84674+Northern RailG892819:26 Hull (HUL)
3h34
13:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 change
Transpennine ExpressG15968 · N59458+Northern RailG8921710:03 Hull (HUL)
3h30
13:33 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)2 changes

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Transpennine Express as well as East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and more offer trains services from Kingston upon Hull to Liverpool.
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Why book with Omio vs Transpennine Express?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Transpennine Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited or TransPennine Express to find the best option for your trip from Kingston upon Hull to Liverpool.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu, Rome2rio or Trip?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited or TransPennine Express to find the best option for your trip from Kingston upon Hull to Liverpool.
  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Kingston upon Hull to Liverpool.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Kingston upon Hull to Liverpool

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Trains from Kingston upon Hull to Liverpool run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.

There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:17, the last at 23:44. The fastest train covers the 178 km distance in 2h 28m.

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 £17
Distance
178 km
Average train duration
2h 58m
Cheapest ticket price
£23
Trains per day
7
Direct trains
3
Fastest train
2h 28m
First train
0:17
Last train
23:44
Cheapest Month
Feb
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Tue
Best time to book
49 days
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 £17

Train companies: Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express from Kingston upon Hull to Liverpool trainsTranspennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Kingston upon Hull and Liverpool from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Transpennine Express

About
Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Transpennine Express Duration
2h 28m
Cheapest Transpennine Express Price
£23
Luggage included
2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

East Midlands Railway

About
East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
East Midlands Railway frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone

Northern Rail

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 Northern Rail Duration
3h 50m
Cheapest Northern Rail Price
£28
Northern Rail frequency
2 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

Northern Trains Limited

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Northern Trains Limited Duration
2h 41m
Cheapest Northern Trains Limited Price
£52
Northern Trains Limited frequency
12 a day

TransPennine Express

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average TransPennine Express Duration
2h 28m
Cheapest TransPennine Express Price
£54
TransPennine Express frequency
12 a day

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Museum of Liverpool

A major museum covering Liverpool’s global links, city life and transport, with family-friendly displays and broad local history.

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Moderate for the UK. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while buses, trains and attractions can still add up in peak periods.

Average meal costs

Budget
£8-12 for fast food or a simple meal.
Mid-range
£18-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining
£60+ per person for upscale dining.
Coffee
£3-4 for a cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Service is sometimes included in restaurants; otherwise tip about 10%. Taxi fares are often rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional, usually just small change.

FAQs: Kingston upon Hull to Liverpool train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kingston upon Hull to Liverpool 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 Liverpool, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Kingston upon Hull to Liverpool can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £23, while the average price tends to be around £30.
The train journey from Kingston upon Hull to Liverpool covers a distance of 178 km and takes approximately 2h 28m. Trains run 7 per day.
The train distance from Kingston upon Hull to Liverpool is 178 km.
The first train from Kingston upon Hull to Liverpool leaves at 0:17.
The last train from Kingston upon Hull to Liverpool departs at 23:44.
Trains from Kingston upon Hull to Liverpool run approximately 7 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Kingston upon Hull to Liverpool.
Yes, there is a direct train between Kingston upon Hull and Liverpool. The service operates 3 times per day, provided by TransPennine Express.
To get from Kingston upon Hull to Liverpool, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Kingston upon Hull to Liverpool.
The train station in Kingston upon Hull that goes to Liverpool is Hull (HUL), and it arrives at Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
The cheapest way to get from Kingston upon Hull to Liverpool is by coach, costing approximately £17.
Booking trains from Kingston upon Hull to Liverpool in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Kingston upon Hull to Liverpool offers a mix of urban and rural landscapes. Passengers can enjoy views of the Humber Estuary and rolling countryside, interspersed with charming villages, especially as the train travels through Yorkshire and Lancashire. While not traditionally considered one of the most scenic routes, it provides pleasant glimpses of Northern England's varied scenery.
A day trip from Kingston upon Hull to Liverpool is not feasible as the journey takes 2h 28m. Trains run 6 times per day over a distance of 178 km.
In Liverpool, explore the vibrant Baltic Triangle, take a scenic ferry across the Mersey River, and visit the Walker Art Gallery. Enjoy performances at the Liverpool Empire Theatre and delve into the city's heritage at the Museum of Liverpool. Discover top sights like The Beatles Story, Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool Cathedral, Anfield Stadium, and St George's Hall.
Three days in Liverpool is typically sufficient to explore its main attractions, such as the Royal Albert Dock, The Beatles Story, and the Liverpool Cathedral, while also enjoying the vibrant local culture.
Yes, you can take the train from Kingston upon Hull to Liverpool.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Kingston upon Hull and Liverpool

Most Kingston upon Hull to Liverpool trains use the Hull to Liverpool Lime Street station pair, with some services arriving at Liverpool South Parkway. Use this guide to compare Kingston upon Hull and Liverpool train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Kingston upon Hull
Arrival train stations in Liverpool

Which Kingston upon Hull station do trains to Liverpool leave from?

Trains from Kingston upon Hull to Liverpool leave from Hull. The station is 1 km from Kingston upon Hull city centre at Hull Paragon station, Ferensway, Kingston-upon-Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU1 3QX.
HullHull Paragon station, Ferensway, Kingston-upon-Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU1 3QX+44 1895262122WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar Rental
City-centre transport

Getting to Hull from Kingston upon Hull city centre

Bus8, 10, 12, 15, 33, 11, 111, 40, 34, 110, 13, 14, 21, 11A, 12A, 33C · 6m · £3 · every ~69 min

Hull train station facilities and services

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

Food and drink options are available at Hull.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Hull. ATMs are available at Hull.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Hull.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Hull: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Hull: Bike Parking, Car Rental.

Accessibility

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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