The average train between Cardiff and Hull takes 6h 2m and the fastest train takes 5h 26m. 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.
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 7:50 PM which arrives into Hull at 7:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Derby and take an average of 6h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Hull. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Hull station via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
Cardiff to Hull train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Hull train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Hull station.
Book your Cardiff to Hull train tickets online with Cross Country, East Midlands Railways and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Cardiff and Hull is 316.6 km. The road distance is 392 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Hull via Derby and Sheffield in around 5h 23m.