There are 7 ways to get from Southampton to Hull by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from King's Cross to Doncastertrain
- Take the train from Doncaster to Hulltrain
4h 52m£28–184Bus
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 032
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 230 / ...
- Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Hull Interchangebus 451 / ...
9h 5m£58–97Drive 238.2 mi
- Drive from Southampton to Hullcar 238.2 mi
4h 8m£58–83Fly to Newcastle, train
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain
- Take the train from York to Hulltrain
5h 37m£94–303Train
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Oxfordtrain
- Take the train from Oxford to Doncastertrain
- Take the train from Doncaster to Hulltrain
6h 30m£58–355Bus, train
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 032
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Hulltrain London St Pancras International - Hull
7h 34m£55–103Fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Hulltrain
5h 52m£83–220
Southampton to Hull by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Hull is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Southampton to Hull is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Hull. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Hull Interchange via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Hull. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Hull via Waterloo station, King's Cross and Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
The distance between Southampton and Hull is 279 miles. The road distance is 239.6 miles.
The best way to get from Southampton to Hull without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 52m and costs £27 - £190.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Southampton to Hull, including transfers.
Southampton to Hull bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Southampton to Hull train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
The best way to get from Southampton to Hull is to train via London which takes 4h 52m and costs £27 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £100 and takes 9h 5m.
What companies run services between Southampton, England and Hull, England?
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Hull via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Doncaster in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Hull Interchange via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 9h 5m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Southampton Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £100–200
Flights from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £60–140
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–65
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from King's Cross to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £25–95
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Doncaster to Hull
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to York
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–30
- 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 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–50
- Website
- https://www.hulltrains.co.uk/
Train from Doncaster to Hull
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–26
- Website
- https://www.hulltrains.co.uk/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Hull
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- https://www.hulltrains.co.uk/
Train from King's Cross to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £12–45
- 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
- £3–15
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from York to Hull
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–45
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to York
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Southampton Central to Oxford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–60
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Oxford to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–270
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Newcastle to York
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–25
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Victoria to Hull
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–65
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–28
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Hull Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Southampton to Hull bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Southampton to Hull train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Hull is 240 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Southampton to Hull.
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