There are 7 ways to get from Southampton to Hull by train, bus, car, or plane
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 London
best- Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from King's Cross to Doncastertrain
- Take the train from Doncaster to Hulltrain
4h 52m£69–162Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 032 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Hull Truck Theatrebus 801
9h 10m£44–80Drive 238.2 mi
- Drive from Southampton to Hullcar 238.2 mi
4h 8m£60–86Fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Hulltrain
5h 51m£102–234Train
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Doncastertrain Southampton Central - Newcastle
- Take the train from Doncaster to Hulltrain Doncaster - Hull / ...
5h 20m£112–177Fly to Newcastle, train
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain
- Take the train from York to Hulltrain
5h 37m£121–298Fly to Humberside Airport, train
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Humberside Airport (HUY)plane SOU - HUY
- Take the train from Barnetby to Doncastertrain
- Take the train from Doncaster to Hulltrain
8h 36m£75–325
Southampton to Hull by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Hull is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 9h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Southampton to Hull is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs £55 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Hull. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Hull Truck Theatre via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Hull. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Hull via Waterloo station, King's Cross and Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
The distance between Southampton and Hull is 279 miles. The road distance is 239.6 miles.
The best way to get from Southampton to Hull without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 52m and costs £65 - £170.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Southampton to Hull, including transfers.
Southampton to Hull bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Southampton to Hull train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
The best way to get from Southampton to Hull is to train via London which takes 4h 52m and costs £65 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 9h 10m.
What companies run services between Southampton, England and Hull, England?
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Hull via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Doncaster in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Hull Truck Theatre via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 9h 10m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–160
Flights from Southampton Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £140–190
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–60
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–16
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Hull Truck Theatre
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Southampton to Hull bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Southampton to Hull train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Hull is 240 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Southampton to Hull.
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