Train Hull to Cardiff from £148 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Hull and Cardiff takes 5h 7m and the fastest train takes 4h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Hull to Cardiff. 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 7m
Duration: 253 mi
Distance: £148
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Hull to Sheffieldtrain
Take the train from Sheffield to Bristol Parkwaytrain
Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain

5h 32m

£117–190

Hull to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Hull and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hull is at 7:25 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 1:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 5h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

8:28 AM → 1:16 PM
4h 48m • 2 changes
9:26 AM → 2:08 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
10:25 AM → 3:08 PM
4h 43m • 2 changes
11:25 AM → 4:06 PM
4h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

5:16 AM → 10:12 AM
4h 56m • 2 changes
6:31 AM → 11:07 AM
4h 36m • 2 changes
7:21 AM → 12:10 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
8:28 AM → 1:16 PM
4h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

5:16 AM → 10:12 AM
4h 56m • 2 changes
6:31 AM → 11:07 AM
4h 36m • 2 changes
7:21 AM → 12:10 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
8:28 AM → 1:16 PM
4h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

5:16 AM → 10:12 AM
4h 56m • 2 changes
6:31 AM → 11:07 AM
4h 36m • 2 changes
7:21 AM → 12:10 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
8:28 AM → 1:16 PM
4h 48m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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