The average train between Hull and Cardiff takes 5h 15m 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.
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 7:29 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 6:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 5h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hull to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Hull station and arriving at Cardiff station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
Hull to Cardiff train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Hull station.
Hull to Cardiff train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Hull to Cardiff train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Hull and Cardiff is 316.6 km. The road distance is 407 km.
You can take a train from Hull to Cardiff Central via Sheffield and Bristol Parkway in around 5h 29m.