There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Hull by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Birmingham
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain
- Take the train from Sheffield to Hulltrain
5h 24m£96–154Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus Cp2
- Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Hull Interchangebus 451 / ...
7h 50m£40–65Drive 237.9 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Hullcar 237.9 mi
4h 11m£59–85Train, fly
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain
- Take the train from York to Hulltrain
6h 55m£86–211Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Hulltrain Liverpool Lime Street - Hull / ...
6h 21m£85–138
Cardiff to Hull by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Hull is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 7h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Hull is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Hull. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Hull Interchange via Broad Marsh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Hull. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Hull via Birmingham New Street and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
The distance between Cardiff and Hull is 243 miles. The road distance is 239.3 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Hull without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 24m and costs £95 - £160.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Cardiff to Hull, including transfers.
Cardiff to Hull bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Hull train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Hull is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 24m and costs £95 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 7h 50m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Hull, England?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Hull via Birmingham New Street and Sheffield in around 5h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Hull Interchange via Broad Marsh Bus Station in around 7h 50m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £28–80
Train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Newcastle to York
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
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Train from Sheffield to Hull
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from York to Hull
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–90
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newcastle to York
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Newcastle to York
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Victoria to Hull
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Hull Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Cardiff to Hull bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Broad Marsh Bus Station.
Cardiff to Hull train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Hull is 239 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Cardiff to Hull.
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