The average train between Edinburgh and Hull takes 4h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh and Hull. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Hull at 6:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Hull. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Hull station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
Edinburgh to Hull train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Hull train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Hull station.
Book your Edinburgh to Hull train tickets online with Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Edinburgh and Hull is 306.2 km. The road distance is 408 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Hull via York in around 4h 2m.