What is the cheapest way to get from Hull to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Hull to Cardiff is to bus which costs £50 - £130 and takes 8h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hull to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Hull to Cardiff is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Hull and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Hull to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Hull Interchange and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Hull and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Hull to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Hull and arriving at Cardiff Central via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from Hull to Cardiff?

The distance between Hull and Cardiff is 243 miles. The road distance is 238.9 miles.

How do I travel from Hull to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Hull to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs £120 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Hull to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Hull to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hull to Cardiff bus from?

Hull to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Hull Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Hull to Cardiff train from?

Hull to Cardiff train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Hull station.

Train, bus or fly from Hull to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Hull to Cardiff is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs £120 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 8h 50m, you could also fly, which costs £160 - £800 and takes 4h 43m.

Where does the Hull to Cardiff bus arrive?

Hull to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Hull to Cardiff train arrive?

Hull to Cardiff train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Doncaster station.

Can I drive from Hull to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Hull to Cardiff is 239 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Hull to Cardiff.

How do I get a train ticket from Hull to Cardiff?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Hull to Cardiff?

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Where can I stay near Cardiff?

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Hull to Cardiff - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hull to Doncastertrain Scarborough - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Doncaster to Cardiff Centraltrain Edinburgh - Cardiff Central
5h 30m
£122–189
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hull Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 152 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
8h 50m
£53–125
Drive 237.5 mi
1. Drive from Hull to Cardiffcar 237.5 mi
4h 12m
£58–83
Fly Humberside Airport to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Humberside Airport (HUY) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane HUY - CWL
4h 43m
£168–759
Train via Bristol
1. Take the train from Hull to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Bristol Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 30m
£121–200
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Hull to Manchester Victoriatrain Hull - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 3m
£100–180
Fly Humberside Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Humberside Airport (HUY) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane HUY - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 2m
£134–508
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Hull to Yorktrain
2. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 4m
£91–221

Hull to Cardiff by train

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Distance: 241.6 mi
Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Hull, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Hull to Cardiff Central via Doncaster in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hull Interchange to Sophia Gardens via Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 50m.

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