There are 5 ways to get from Kent to Hull by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Doncaster
best- Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from King's Cross to Doncastertrain
- Take the train from Doncaster to Hulltrain
4h 21m£70–164Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from King Street to London Victoriabus 814
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Hull Interchangebus 451 / ...
9h 39m£39–74Drive 223.6 mi
- Drive from Kent to Hullcar 223.6 mi
4h 4m£56–80Train
- Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
- Take the train from King's Cross to Hulltrain London Kings Cross - Hull / ...
5h 22m£67–141Train via Sheffield
- Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain
- Take the train from Sheffield to Hulltrain
6h 50m£116–191
Kent to Hull by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kent to Hull is to bus which costs £35 - £75 and takes 9h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Kent to Hull is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs £55 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Kent to Hull. However, there are services departing from Dickley Wood and arriving at Hull Interchange via King Street and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Kent to Hull. However, there are services departing from Lenham and arriving at Hull via Ashford International, King's Cross and Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Kent and Hull is 263 miles. The road distance is 224.9 miles.
The best way to get from Kent to Hull without a car is to train via Doncaster which takes 4h 21m and costs £70 - £170.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Kent to Hull, including transfers.
Kent to Hull bus services, operated by National Express, depart from King Street station.
Kent to Hull train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.
The best way to get from Kent to Hull is to train via Doncaster which takes 4h 21m and costs £70 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 9h 39m.
What companies run services between Kent, England and Hull, England?
You can take a train from Lenham to Hull via Ashford International, London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Doncaster in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dickley Wood to Hull Interchange via King Street and London Victoria in around 9h 39m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- [email protected]
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–55
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Lenham to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Lenham to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from King's Cross to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Doncaster to Hull
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from King's Cross to Hull
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £65–95
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 345 071 0222
- Website
- Hull Trains
Train from King's Cross to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- Hull Trains
Train from Doncaster to Hull
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Hull Trains
Train from King's Cross to Hull
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–55
- Website
- Hull Trains
- Phone
- +44 345 603 4852
- [email protected]
- Website
- Grand Central Trains
Train from King's Cross to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Grand Central Trains
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Doncaster to Hull
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Sheffield to Hull
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from King Street to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Hull Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Kent to Hull bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.
Kent to Hull train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kent to Hull is 225 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Kent to Hull.
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