There are 4 ways to get from Hull to Brighton by train, bus, or car
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Train via Doncaster
best- Take the train from Hull to Doncastertrain
- Take the train from Doncaster to King's Crosstrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain
4h 15m£36–187Bus
- Take the bus from Hull Interchange to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 561 / ...
- Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Peter's Churchbus 025
9h 55m£59–108Drive 233.3 mi
- Drive from Hull to Brightoncar 233.3 mi
4h 55m£57–83Train
- Take the train from Hull to King's Crosstrain Hull - London Kings Cross / ...
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
4h 17m£37–170
Hull to Brighton by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hull to Brighton is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Hull to Brighton is to train via Doncaster which takes 4h 15m and costs £35 - £190.
No, there is no direct bus from Hull to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Hull Interchange and arriving at St Peter's Church via Milton Keynes Coachway and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Hull to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Hull and arriving at Brighton via Doncaster and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Hull and Brighton is 251 miles. The road distance is 234.7 miles.
The best way to get from Hull to Brighton without a car is to train via Doncaster which takes 4h 15m and costs £35 - £190.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Hull to Brighton, including transfers.
Hull to Brighton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Hull Interchange station.
Hull to Brighton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Hull station.
The best way to get from Hull to Brighton is to train via Doncaster which takes 4h 15m and costs £35 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £110 and takes 9h 55m.
What companies run services between Hull, England and Brighton, England?
You can take a train from Hull to Brighton via Doncaster, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hull Interchange to St Peter's Church via Milton Keynes Coachway and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 55m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Hull to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–25
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 071 0222
- Website
- hulltrains.co.uk
Train from Hull to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £22–26
- Website
- https://www.hulltrains.co.uk/
Train from Doncaster to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–75
- Website
- https://www.hulltrains.co.uk/
Train from Hull to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £28–140
- Website
- https://www.hulltrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Hull to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Doncaster to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £26–120
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Hull to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £40–90
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Doncaster to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–55
- Website
- https://www.grandcentralrail.com/
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brighton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–35
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Hull Interchange to Milton Keynes Coachway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £28–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Peter's Church
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–30
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Hull to Brighton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.
Hull to Brighton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Doncaster station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hull to Brighton is 235 miles. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Hull to Brighton.
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