- 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.
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Trains from Thorne to Kingston upon Hull run on average 5 times per day, taking around 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 23:31. The fastest train covers the 44 km distance in 36m.
Distance 44 km |
Average train duration 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 36m |
First train 5:30 |
Last train 23:31 |
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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 Thorne 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 Thorne to Kingston upon Hull trains use the Thorne North to Hull station pair. Use this guide to compare Thorne and Kingston upon Hull train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Thorne North has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Thorne North.
Ticket office support is available at Thorne North.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Thorne North: Parking, WC.
Available at Thorne North: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Thorne North: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Only one member of staff. Poor access to platform 2. Stepped access only unless customer uses staff operated 'barrow' crossing, which is locked out of use after the station ticket office closes. If you are travelling from this station after 1330 Saturdays, after 1730 weekdays or any time on Sundays and need assistance to cross between platforms, please call 0800 138 5560 for advice on alternative accessible road transport, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Thorne South has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Thorne South.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Thorne South: Parking.
Available at Thorne South: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Thorne South: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Access to the platforms is via ramped access onto the Doncaster bound platform and step free footbridge to the Grimsby bound platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, 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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