The average train between Penrith and Hull takes 5h 27m and the fastest train takes 4h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Penrith 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 Penrith and Hull. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Hull at 8:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 5h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Hull. However, there are services departing from Penrith station and arriving at Hull station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
Penrith to Hull train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
Penrith to Hull train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Hull station.
Book your Penrith to Hull train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Penrith and Hull is 187.9 km. The road distance is 296 km.
You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Hull via Preston and Leeds in around 4h 34m.