The average train between Birmingham and Hull takes 3h 1m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham to Hull. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Birmingham and Hull. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Hull at 12:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Hull. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Hull station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
Birmingham to Hull train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Hull train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Hull station.
Book your Birmingham to Hull train tickets online with Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Birmingham and Hull is 175 km. The road distance is 216 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Hull via Sheffield in around 2h 57m.