The average train between Hull and Challans takes 15h 24m and the fastest train takes 9h 46m. There is at least one train per day from Hull to Challans. 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 once daily between Hull and Challans. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hull is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Challans at 7:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 15h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Hull to Challans. However, there are services departing from Hull station and arriving at Challans station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 24m.
Hull to Challans train services, operated by Hull Trains, depart from Hull station.
Hull to Challans train services, operated by Hull Trains, arrive at Challans station.
Book your Hull to Challans train tickets online with Hull Trains, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 5 other operators.
The distance between Hull and Challans is 774.9 km. The road distance is 1,217 km.
You can take a train from Hull to Challans via Doncaster, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2, and Nantes in around 10h 47m.