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Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and Hull takes 5h 36m and the fastest train takes 4h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth 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.

5h 36m
Duration
272 mi
Distance
£98
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Doncaster

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  1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Doncastertrain train
  3. Take the train from Doncaster to Hulltrain train
5h 5m
£67–158

Portsmouth to Hull train times

Trains run hourly between Portsmouth and Hull. The earliest departure is at 4:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Hull at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 5h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Hull Trains5h 16m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h 2m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h 36m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h 27m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h 23m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Hull TrainsHull Trains4h 58m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Hull Trains5h 26m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 56m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Hull Trains5h 9m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 58m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portsmouth to Hull? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Portsmouth to Hull.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 271.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Hull, England?

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Hull via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Doncaster in around 5h 5m.

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