The average train between Hull and Birmingham NEC takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Hull to Birmingham NEC. 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 NEC. 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 NEC at 12:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hull to Birmingham NEC. However, there are services departing from Hull station and arriving at Birmingham NEC station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
Hull to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Hull station.
Hull to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Hull to Birmingham NEC train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Hull and Birmingham NEC is 170.7 km. The road distance is 229 km.
You can take a train from Hull to Birmingham NEC via Sheffield, Birmingham New Street, and Birmingham International in around 3h 13m.