Cardiff to Hull Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Hull takes 5h 55m and the fastest train takes 5h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff 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 55m
Duration: 242 mi
Distance: £119
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

best

Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain
Take the train from Sheffield to Hulltrain

5h 26m

£96–154

Cardiff to Hull train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Hull. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Hull at 9:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

7:45 PM → 7:21 AM
Arrives next day
11h 36m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:40 AM → 12:16 PM
5h 36m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 1:15 PM
5h 30m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 2:14 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 3:16 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:40 AM → 12:16 PM
5h 36m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 1:15 PM
5h 30m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 2:14 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 3:16 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:40 AM → 12:16 PM
5h 36m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 1:15 PM
5h 30m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 2:14 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 3:16 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:40 AM → 12:16 PM
5h 36m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 1:15 PM
5h 30m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 2:14 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 3:16 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:40 AM → 12:16 PM
5h 36m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 1:15 PM
5h 30m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 2:14 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 3:16 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:40 AM → 12:16 PM
5h 36m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 1:15 PM
5h 30m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 2:14 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 3:16 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff 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.