The average train between Hull and Birmingham takes 2h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Hull to Birmingham. 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 Hull and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hull is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 11:28 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hull to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Hull station and arriving at Birmingham station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
Hull to Birmingham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Hull station.
Hull to Birmingham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Hull to Birmingham train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between Hull and Birmingham is 175 km. The road distance is 216 km.
You can take a train from Hull to Birmingham New Street via Sheffield in around 2h 51m.