There are 3 ways to get from Hull to Cumbria by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Hull to Leedstrain
- Take the train from Leeds to Prestontrain
- Take the train from Preston to Penrith North Lakestrain
4h 42m£75–134Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Hull Interchange to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 561 / ...
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
8h 21m£31–45Drive 139.1 mi
- Drive from Hull to Cumbriacar 139.1 mi
2h 49m£35–50
Hull to Cumbria by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hull to Cumbria is to bus which costs £30 - £45 and takes 8h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Hull to Cumbria is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Hull to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Hull Interchange and arriving at Pooley Bridge Inn via Leeds City Bus Station, La Mexxaluna and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Hull to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Hull and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Leeds and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
The distance between Hull and Cumbria is 193 miles. The road distance is 140 miles.
The best way to get from Hull to Cumbria without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs £75 - £140.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Hull to Cumbria, including transfers.
Hull to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Hull Interchange station.
Hull to Cumbria train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Hull station.
The best way to get from Hull to Cumbria is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £45 and takes 8h 21m.
What companies run services between Hull, England and Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Hull to Cumbria via Leeds, Preston, and Penrith North Lakes in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hull Interchange to Pooley Bridge Inn via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Halston Hotel, La Mexxaluna, and Bus Station in around 8h 21m.
Train from Hull to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Preston to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Hull to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Leeds to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Preston to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Hull Interchange to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Halston Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–21
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Hull to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
Hull to Cumbria train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Leeds station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hull to Cumbria is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Hull to Cumbria.
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