Leicester to Kingston upon Hull train with CrossCountry

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Leicester to Kingston upon Hull

Showing times and prices for 19 Apr

Cheapest price

£21

Average price

£56

Fastest journey

2 h 38 m

Average duration

3 h 18 m

Trains per day

Distance

134 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leicester 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 Leicester to Kingston upon Hull will cost around £56 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.

Fast trains

Of the 4 trains that leave Leicester for Kingston upon Hull every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 134 km distance in an average of 3 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 38 m .

The slowest trains will take 4 h 7 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

07:342h38

Leicester

10:12Kingston upon Hull

£211One-way

0 changes

06:153h01

Leicester

09:16Kingston upon Hull

£401One-way

0 changes

05:503h26

Leicester

09:16Kingston upon Hull

£811One-way

0 changes

05:514h07

Leicester

09:58Kingston upon Hull

£831One-way

0 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Leicester to Kingston upon Hull

United Kingdom

Trains from Leicester to Kingston upon Hull run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 but you can travel from only £11 by bus.

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 £11

Distance

133 km

Average train duration

3h 25m

Cheapest ticket price

£21

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

2h 38m

First train

04:59

Last train

21:37

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £11

Train providers: CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3) and East Midlands Trains trains Leicester to Kingston upon Hull

For as little as £28 you can travel by train from Leicester to Kingston upon Hull with CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3) and East Midlands Trains. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this route.

Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains from Leicester to Kingston upon Hull. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.

CrossCountry from Leicester to Kingston upon Hull train information:

Average Duration: 2 h 54 min
Cheapest Price: £40
CrossCountry frequency: 1 a day

Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operator in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. The train provider operates local and regional trains across the entire north of England connecting regions of the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and the Humber coast line. Tickets such as Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime Day are available to purchase for routes with Northern. There is only one class option on Northern trains: Standard.

Leicester to Kingston upon Hull train information with Northern Rail (3):

Average Duration: 2 h 38 min
Cheapest Price: £42

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.

Leicester to Kingston upon Hull train information with East Midlands Trains:

Average Duration: 2 h 37 min
Cheapest Price: £28

FAQs: Leicester to Kingston upon Hull train

FAQs: Travel by train from Leicester to Kingston upon Hull easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Leicester to Kingston upon Hull.

Cheap train tickets from Leicester to Kingston upon Hull can start from as little as £30 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Leicester to Kingston upon Hull is £70; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Leicester to Kingston upon Hull train travel time is 2 h 31 min for the 82 mile long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Leicester to Kingston upon Hull leaves at 04: 59. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Leicester to Kingston upon Hull leaves at 21: 37.

There are 6 trains a day from Leicester to Kingston upon Hull which require at least one change with CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains or east_midlands_trains. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to Kingston upon Hull. Take the fast train with East Midlands Trains from Leicester to Kingston upon Hull.

For the trip from Leicester to Kingston upon Hull you can take a train with CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains or east_midlands_trains. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services between Leicester and Kingston upon Hull on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 21: 37.

A trip to Kingston upon Hull from Leicester is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 31 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Leicester to Kingston upon Hull is February.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Kingston upon Hull from Leicester including taking a train or coach.