The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Kingston upon Hull
Cheapest price
€31
Average price
€113
Fastest journey
2 h 35 m
Average duration
2 h 41 m
Trains per day
6
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 traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Kingston upon Hull will cost around €113 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €31.
Of the 6 trains that leave London for Kingston upon Hull on Thu, Jan 08, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jan 08 the direct trains cover the 249 km distance in an average of 2 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 35 m .
On Thu, Jan 08 the slowest trains will take 3 h 1 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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Y25616Travel Information
Compare train and bus for London to Kingston upon Hull
Omio 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 bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a train costs an average of €41.
Distance: 249 km
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3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 35m Average total duration 6h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
London to Kingston upon Hull train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Kingston upon Hull trains for tomorrow, Thursday, January 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Y11767+ Y25615 | On time 8:10 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h02 | 11:12 AM Hull (HUL) | 1 transfer | |
C40791+ Y25429 | On time 8:40 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h35 | 11:15 AM Hull (HUL) | 1 transfer | |
G08259 | On time 9:18 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h36 | 11:54 AM Hull (HUL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C40795+ Y25430 | On time 9:40 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h36 | 12:16 PM Hull (HUL) | 1 transfer | |
C40797+ Y25616 | On time 10:10 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h01 | 1:11 PM Hull (HUL) | 1 transfer | |
C40802+ G91010 | On time 10:40 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h36 | 1:16 PM Hull (HUL) | 1 transfer | |
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Overview: Train from London to Kingston upon Hull
Trains from London to Kingston upon Hull run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €41 but you can travel from only €10 by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:40, the last at 23:33. The fastest train covers the 249 km distance in 2h 29m.
Distance 249 km |
Average train duration 2h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price €41 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 29m |
First train 03:40 |
Last train 23:33 |
Train companies: First Hull Trains, LNER, Grand Central Trains, East Midlands Trains, Hull Trains from London to Kingston upon Hull trainsFirst Hull Trains, LNER, Grand Central Trains, East Midlands Trains, Hull Trains trains will get you between London and Kingston upon Hull from €10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from London to Hull
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.
Which train companies travel from London to Hull?
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.
How long is the train from London to Hull?
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.
How many trains are there from London to Hull?
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.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from London to Hull?
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.
FAQs: Trains from London to Kingston upon Hull
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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from London to Kingston upon Hull
- Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36
- Sat: 05:00 - 00:36
- Sun: 05:30 - 01:36
- Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station.
- Located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00.
- Type of shops available: Cafes, bars, kiosks, restaurants, delicatessens, confectioners, groceries, food and drink to eat in or take away. clothes, stationery, flowers, photo processing, mobile phones, bureau de change, shoe repairs, key cutting, Pharmacy and prescriptions, optician, fitness, health and beauty services.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Caffè Nero
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Giraffe World Kitchen
- Black Sheep Coffee
- Hotel Chocolat
- Leon
- Pret a Manger
- Wasabi
- & more
- Taxi: The taxi rank is situated on Pancras Road just outside of the station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are located at the taxi rank situated on Pancras Road just outside of the station. The taxi rank is located outside the station on Pancras Road. There is a help point at the taxi rank that can be used to request disability assistance. All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair.
- 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.
- Toilets Location: The toilets including accessible toilets are located next to platform 9. There also toilets on the Mezzanine Level.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located next to platform 9 and can be operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras
- Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel
- St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London
- Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36
- Sat: 05:00 - 00:36
- Sun: 05:30 - 01:36
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 1, 8 & 9
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the main entrance.
- Underground lines: Circle, Piccadilly, Hammersmith & City, Northern, Metropolitan, Victoria
- Bus lines: 10, 17, 30, 45, 46, 59, 63, 73, 91, 205, 214, 259, 390, 476
- Train lines: Thameslink, Grand Central, Hull, London North Eastern, Gatwick Express
- Metro: N/A
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:59
- Car Park: No
- 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
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Onward travel information: National Rail trains serving London Paddington National Express coaches to Victoria Coach Station and Gatwick Airport London Underground
- Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)
- Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:15
- Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station.
- Luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- The Betjeman Arms
- AMT Coffee
- The Booking Office
- Carluccio’s
- Chop’d
- Greggs
- Taxi: Midland Road: Currently the taxi pick up is located next to Thameslink station entrance. Soon a large covered queuing area will be available halfway along the lower concourse where passengers can wait for marshalled taxis. Pancras Road: There are two taxi drop off areas in Pancras Road. One is situated halfway along the old Victorian brick built Barlow shed and is convenient for Eurostar passengers. The second is situated close to the main entrance in the new part of the station and is suitable for passengers travelling within the UK.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis can be located on Midland Road and Pancras Road
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: There are two accessible toilets in this station that are operated by a radar key. One is next to Eurostar arrivals. Toilet attendants are available too.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- The Standard
- Kimpton Fitzroy London
- Alhambra Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:15
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located on the lower level in the main hall.
- Subway lines: Circle Line, Hammersmith & City Line, Metropolitan Line, Northern Line, Piccadilly Line, Victoria Line
- Train lines: Overground line, High Speed 1, Eurostar
- Bus lines: 326, 139
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 20:00 Saturday 05:30 - 20:00 Sunday 08:15 - 19:15
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the pavilion on the Station Concourse. The National key toilets are located in the pavilion on the station Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located in the pavilion on the Station Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 2 & 7
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off in the bus interchange (adjacent to the railway station).
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