There are 6 ways to get from Hull to Brighton 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 Doncaster
best- Take the train from Hull to Doncaster
- Take the train from Doncaster to King's Cross
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brighton
4h 6m£36–136Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Hull to Meadowhall
- Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to London Victoria
- Take the train from London Victoria to Brighton
6h 43m£27–110Drive 233.2 mi
- Drive from Hull to Brighton233.2 mi
4h 52m£57–82Fly, train
- Fly from Humberside Airport (HUY) to London City Airport (LCY)HUY - LCY
- Take the train from London Bridge to Brighton
5h 40m£172–839Train
- Take the train from Hull to King's CrossHull - London Kings Cross / ...
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to BrightonCambridge - Brighton / ...
4h 9m£48–145Bus
- Take the bus from Hull Truck Theatre to Heathrow Terminal 5801
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Preston Circus025
9h£36–93
Hull to Brighton by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hull to Brighton is to bus which costs £35 - £95 and takes 9h.
The fastest way to get from Hull to Brighton is to train via Doncaster which takes 4h 6m and costs £35 - £140.
No, there is no direct bus from Hull to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Hull Truck Theatre and arriving at Preston Circus via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
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 6m.
The distance between Hull and Brighton is 251 miles. The road distance is 234.5 miles.
The best way to get from Hull to Brighton without a car is to train via Doncaster which takes 4h 6m and costs £35 - £140.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Hull to Brighton, including transfers.
Hull to Brighton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Hull Truck Theatre 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 6m and costs £35 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 9h.
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 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hull Truck Theatre to Preston Circus via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 9h.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Humberside Airport to London City Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £120–750
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Hull to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–27
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Hull to Meadowhall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–40
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 071 0222
- Website
- hulltrains.co.uk
Train from Hull to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–26
- Website
- https://www.hulltrains.co.uk/
Train from Doncaster to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–60
- Website
- https://www.hulltrains.co.uk/
Train from Hull to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–110
- 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
- £10–35
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Doncaster to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £25–70
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Hull to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Doncaster to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £17–60
- Website
- https://www.grandcentralrail.com/
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brighton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–35
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from London Bridge to Brighton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–35
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 850 1530
- Website
- gatwickexpress.com
Train from London Victoria to Brighton
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–45
- Website
- https://www.gatwickexpress.com/
- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from London Victoria to Brighton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–40
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
Train from London Bridge to Brighton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £8–26
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Hull Truck Theatre to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £24–60
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Preston Circus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Hull to Brighton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 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 52m to drive from Hull to Brighton.
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