There are 6 ways to get from Reading to Hull 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 London
best- Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
- Take the train from King's Cross to Doncaster
- Take the train from Doncaster to Hull
4h 4m£38–146Bus
- Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5Ra1
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Hull Truck Theatre801
8h 9m£48–105Drive 198.7 mi
- Drive from Reading to Hull198.7 mi
3h 34m£49–70Train, fly
- Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Station
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Hull
6h 26m£94–297Train
- Take the train from Reading to DoncasterReading - Newcastle / ...
- Take the train from Doncaster to HullDoncaster - Hull / ...
4h 31m£74–103Bus, train
- Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2Ra1
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to HullLondon St Pancras International - Hull
6h 43m£81–114
Reading to Hull by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Hull is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Reading to Hull is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Hull. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Hull Truck Theatre via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Hull. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Hull via Paddington, King's Cross and Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
The distance between Reading and Hull is 236 miles. The road distance is 199.9 miles.
The best way to get from Reading to Hull without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 4m and costs £35 - £150.
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Reading to Hull, including transfers.
Reading to Hull bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to Hull train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
The best way to get from Reading to Hull is to train via London which takes 4h 4m and costs £35 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 8h 9m.
What companies run services between Reading, England and Hull, England?
You can take a train from Reading to Hull via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Doncaster in around 4h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Hull Truck Theatre via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 8h 9m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–170
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Reading to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £20–25
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £27–40
Train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–22
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Reading to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–22
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Off Peak
- £11–18
- Peak
- £15–22
Train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–22
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from King's Cross to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–80
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Doncaster to Hull
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 071 0222
- Website
- hulltrains.co.uk
Train from King's Cross to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–50
- Website
- https://www.hulltrains.co.uk/
Train from Doncaster to Hull
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–25
- Website
- https://www.hulltrains.co.uk/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Hull
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- https://www.hulltrains.co.uk/
- Advanced Single
- £40–65
- Anytime Day Single
- £50–75
- Super Off-Peak Single
- £80–110
- Off-Peak Single
- £90–110
- Anytime Single
- £100–120
Train from King's Cross to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £17–60
- Website
- https://www.grandcentralrail.com/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Doncaster to Hull
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Manchester Victoria to Hull
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–65
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Reading to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £65–80
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- railair.com
Bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £25–31
- Website
- https://www.railair.com/
Bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £27–35
- Website
- https://www.railair.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Hull Truck Theatre
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £22–75
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Reading to Hull bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Reading to Hull train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Doncaster station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Hull is 200 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Reading to Hull.
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