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Hull and East Riding Museum
Hull’s flagship natural history and local history museum is set in a grand Victorian building and is ideal for understanding the city’s story.
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Trains from Cambridge to Kingston upon Hull run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $62 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:13, the last at 21:26. The fastest train covers the 108 miles (174 km) distance in 2h 44m.
Distance 108 miles (174 km) |
Average train duration 3h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $62 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 44m |
First train 5:13 AM |
Last train 9:26 PM |
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Best time to book 28 days |
Discover the best of Kingston upon Hull — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Kingston upon Hull trip today.
Hull’s flagship natural history and local history museum is set in a grand Victorian building and is ideal for understanding the city’s story.
This free museum explores William Wilberforce’s life and the abolition of the slave trade in the reformer’s birthplace.
A hands-on transport museum with vintage cars, bicycles, and street scenes. It is especially good for families and social history fans.
Hull’s most atmospheric old town street is lined with historic buildings, small museums, and pubs, making it a classic heritage walk.
This regenerated waterfront district mixes galleries, public art, and marina views. It is one of the city’s most popular modern visitor areas.
Hull’s central square brings together major civic buildings, statues, and the Ferens gallery, making it a natural starting point for sightseeing.
Smoked haddock fillet, usually naturally dyed yellow, long linked to Hull’s fishing heritage and often served grilled, poached, or in creamy fish dishes.
A classic East Yorkshire chip-shop dish of fish trimmings fried in batter. It is a long-standing local favourite and part of Hull’s working-class food culture.
Mashed potato mixed with sage, battered, and deep-fried. Common in Hull chip shops, it is a distinctive local comfort food with strong regional identity.
Refined tasting-menu restaurant known nationally for creative modern British cooking and polished service in an intimate fine-dining setting.
Stylish marina restaurant serving modern British dishes, steaks, and seafood with waterside views and a lively but relaxed atmosphere.
Popular independent seafood spot in the old town, praised for fish and chips, fresh catches, and a casual traditional Hull feel.
Moderate by UK standards. Hotels, meals, and local transport are usually cheaper than in London, but costs are similar to other regional UK cities.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common for good service if not already added. Round up for taxis. Cafes usually do not expect tips, but small change is appreciated.
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Hull Paragon Interchange -> Hull Paragon Interchange, Kingston upon Hull
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cambridge to Kingston upon Hull by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Kingston upon Hull, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Cambridge to Kingston upon Hull trains use the Cambridge to Hull station pair. Use this guide to compare Cambridge and Kingston upon Hull train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Cambridge is 1 km from Cambridge city centre. Public transport options include:
Cambridge has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Cambridge.
Wi-Fi is available at Cambridge. ATMs are available at Cambridge.
Ticket office support is available at Cambridge.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Cambridge: Parking, WC.
Available at Cambridge: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cambridge: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Cambridge North is 3 km from Cambridge city centre. Public transport options include:
Cambridge North has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Cambridge North.
Wi-Fi is available at Cambridge North.
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 2878.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Cambridge North: Parking, WC.
Available at Cambridge North: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cambridge North: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible taxis: Details of the nearest taxi will be supplied by station staff, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Hull has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Hull.
Wi-Fi is available at Hull. ATMs are available at Hull.
Ticket office support is available at Hull.
Available at Hull: Parking, WC.
Available at Hull: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hull: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free access is provided from the station entrance to all platforms. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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