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How to get fromCardiff to Hullby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Hull by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Hulltrain train
    5h 22m
    £121–186

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Hull Interchangebus bus 152 / ...
    8h 50m
    £53–130

  3. Drive 237.9 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Hullcar car 237.9 mi
    4h 11m
    £58–83

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain train
    4. Take the train from York to Hulltrain train
    6h 43m
    £91–218

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Doncastertrain train Cardiff Central - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Doncaster to Hulltrain train Doncaster - Hull / ...
    5h 31m
    £121–182

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Hulltrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Hull / ...
    6h 13m
    £99–176

Cardiff to Hull by train

Calendar102Weekly Trains
Duration5h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 241.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 22m

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 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Hull Interchange via Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 50m.

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