- 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.
Cheapest price on 30 Aug
£53
Average ticket price on 30 Aug
£71
Fastest journey on 30 Aug
3 h 30 m
Average journey duration on 30 Aug
4 h 14 m
Trains on 30 Aug
13
Distance
249 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London 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 London to Kingston upon Hull will cost around £71 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £53.
On Sun 30 Aug, we found 13 trains from London to Kingston upon Hull, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 249 km distance in an average of 4 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 30 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 41 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.
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G85689Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Kingston upon Hull 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 22m. 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 £41.
Distance: 249 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
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£41 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 47m Average total duration 6h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for London to Kingston upon Hull trains for today, Saturday 29 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W04519 | On time 7:18 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h39 | 9:57 Hull (HUL) | 0 changesdirect | |
C02084+ G89686 | On time 7:39 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h37 | 10:16 Hull (HUL) | 1 change | |
G08083+ G85653 | On time 8:10 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h02 | 11:12 Hull (HUL) | 1 change | |
C02167+ G89689 | On time 8:40 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h35 | 11:15 Hull (HUL) | 1 change | |
W04521 | On time 9:18 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h36 | 11:54 Hull (HUL) | 0 changesdirect | |
C02137+ G89691 | On time 9:40 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h36 | 12:16 Hull (HUL) | 1 change | |
G08094+ G85681 | On time 10:10 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h01 | 13:11 Hull (HUL) | 1 change | |
C02073+ G89693 | On time 10:40 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h36 | 13:16 Hull (HUL) | 1 change | |
G08101+ G85688 | On time 11:10 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h01 | 14:11 Hull (HUL) | 1 change | |
Y14833+ G85688 | On time 11:17 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h54 | 14:11 Hull (HUL) | 1 change | |
C02122+ G89695 | On time 11:40 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h34 | 14:14 Hull (HUL) | 1 change | |
W04528 | On time 12:00 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h43 | 14:43 Hull (HUL) | 0 changesdirect | |
G80230+ W04528 | On time 12:03 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h40 | 14:43 Hull (HUL) | 1 change | |
G08105+ G85695 | On time 12:10 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h03 | 15:13 Hull (HUL) | 1 change | |
C02081+ G89697 | On time 12:40 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h36 | 15:16 Hull (HUL) | 1 change | |
G08113+ G85702 | On time 13:10 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h01 | 16:11 Hull (HUL) | 1 change | |
Y14835+ G85702 | On time 13:17 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h54 | 16:11 Hull (HUL) | 1 change | |
C02130+ G89699 | On time 13:40 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h34 | 16:14 Hull (HUL) | 1 change | |
W04531 | On time 14:00 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h37 | 16:37 Hull (HUL) | 0 changesdirect | |
G08119+ G85708 | On time 14:10 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h02 | 17:12 Hull (HUL) | 1 change | |
C02075+ G89701 | On time 14:40 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h35 | 17:15 Hull (HUL) | 1 change | |
G08125+ G85705_G85719 | On time 15:10 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h02 | 18:12 Hull (HUL) | 1 change | |
C02090+ G89703 | On time 15:40 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h37 | 18:17 Hull (HUL) | 1 change | |
G08130+ G85730 | On time 16:03 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h10 | 19:13 Hull (HUL) | 1 change | |
W04533 | On time 16:10 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h36 | 18:46 Hull (HUL) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y14839+ G85730 | On time 16:25 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h48 | 19:13 Hull (HUL) | 1 change | |
G08137+ G85737 | On time 17:08 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h04 | 20:12 Hull (HUL) | 1 change | |
C02096+ G89709 | On time 17:39 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h36 | 20:15 Hull (HUL) | 1 change | |
| Sunday 30 August | |||||
C22662+ GR011000 · G80212+ G85672 | 6:33 London St Pancras International (STP) | 5h39 | 12:12 Hull (HUL) | 3 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from London to Kingston upon Hull run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:18, the last at 23:33. The fastest train covers the 249 km distance in 2h 32m.
Distance 249 km |
Average train duration 2h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 32m |
First train 4:18 |
Last train 23:33 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 21 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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Hull Paragon Interchange -> Hull Paragon Interchange
Rail journeys between London and Hull are frequent and simple. There are up to 25 direct and indirect services from London to Hull offered seven days a week. Journey times vary from two and a half hours for trains requiring no change, to more than eight hours for an overnight service requiring one change.
Hull Trains and LNER both offer direct services between London and Hull. Some LNER services, however, do require one change, making the journey a little longer. LNER is the only operator to offer an overnight service. Grand Central has one train daily between London and Hull, with one change needed. The fastest journeys between the two cities are on Hull Trains.
The fastest journeys between these two cities are those requiring no change. These take between two and a half and two and three quarter hours. Journeys where one change is needed can take almost three hours, while a daily overnight service takes about eight hours.
There are trains leaving from London to Hull about every half hour throughout the day from early in the morning to late in the evening. Up to 25 trains depart each day, including on weekends. An overnight service is offered seven days a week, leaving very late at night. Weekday services begin very early in the morning. At weekends, the first journeys begin later in the morning.
Departure train station: London Kings Cross is the departure station for all journeys between these two cities. The station is within walking distance of London's West End. There are direct links to the London Underground including the Circle, Piccadilly, Hammersmith & City, Northern, Metropolitan and Victoria lines. Buses and taxis depart from directly outside. There are shops, cafes, cash machines, toilet facilities and left luggage facilities at this large modern station.
Arrival train station: Hull Paragon Interchange is the arrival point for trains from London, located in the heart of the city centre. Bus services are available from the station and there is public wi-fi, toilets, shops, cafes and waiting rooms available.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London 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 London to Kingston upon Hull trains use the London Kings Cross to Hull station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Kingston upon Hull train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
London Kings Cross has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Giraffe World Kitchen, Black Sheep Coffee, Hotel Chocolat, Leon, Pret a Manger, Wasabi, & more
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station. . ATMs are located near Platforms 11 and 10, just past Caffé Nero.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36, Sat: 05:00 - 00:36, Sun: 05:30 - 01:36. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage storage is located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Kings Cross: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London Kings Cross: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Kings Cross: There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
Nearby hotels include Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras, Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel, St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London.
London St Pancras International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: The Betjeman Arms, AMT Coffee, The Booking Office, Carluccio’s, Chop’d, Greggs
Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located in the Circle area and inside the Arcade.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00, Sat: 06:00 - 21:00, Sun: 08:00 - 22:15. Information desks are located on the lower level in the main hall.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London St Pancras International: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London St Pancras International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London St Pancras International: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs.
Nearby hotels include The Standard, Kimpton Fitzroy London, Alhambra Hotel.
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 is 23 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. ATMs are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
Ticket office support is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: Parking, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: No, 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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