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Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Major city museum and gallery with fine art, Birmingham history and global collections in a landmark building.
Cheapest price on Oct 30
$114
Average ticket price on Oct 30
$144
Fastest journey on Oct 30
2 h 38 m
Average journey duration on Oct 30
2 h 41 m
Trains on Oct 30
6
Distance
175 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kingston upon Hull to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kingston upon Hull to Birmingham will cost around $144 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $114.
It's difficult to get from Kingston upon Hull to Birmingham without transferring at least once.
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Trains from Kingston upon Hull to Birmingham run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $38 but you can travel from only $21 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:59, the last at 21:03. The fastest train covers the 108 miles (175 km) distance in 2h 18m.
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Kingston upon Hull to Birmingham.
The table below shows live departures for Kingston upon Hull to Birmingham trains for today, Thursday, October 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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G89296+ G01153 | On time 1:25 PM Hull (HUL) | 2h39 | 4:04 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
G89300+ G01154 | On time 2:27 PM Hull (HUL) | 2h39 | 5:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
G89302+ G01161 | On time 3:25 PM Hull (HUL) | 2h42 | 6:07 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
G89304+ W29909 | On time 4:25 PM Hull (HUL) | 2h42 | 7:07 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
G89306+ G01166 | On time 5:25 PM Hull (HUL) | 2h42 | 8:07 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
G89311+ G01169 | On time 6:25 PM Hull (HUL) | 2h42 | 9:07 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
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G89279+ W29862 | 8:28 AM Hull (HUL) | 2h38 | 11:06 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
W84667+ G01180+ W04503 | 8:36 AM Hull (HUL) | 2h51 | 11:27 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
G89280+ W29868 | 9:26 AM Hull (HUL) | 2h38 | 12:04 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Kingston upon Hull to Birmingham with Northern Rail, CrossCountry, and Transpennine Express. High-speed trains available on this route with Transpennine Express. Regional trains available on this route with Northern Rail. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.
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Major city museum and gallery with fine art, Birmingham history and global collections in a landmark building.
Science museum with interactive galleries, engines and family-friendly exhibits in Millennium Point.
Historic home of the Pre-Raphaelite artists, showing furnished rooms, artworks and craft details.
Restored canal-side quarter with waterside walks, bars, heritage buildings and easy access to major venues.
Lively canal junction area with historic warehouses, footbridges and one of Birmingham's best urban walks.
Creative district known for street art, independent culture, music heritage and alternative city energy.
A rich curry style developed by Birmingham's South Asian community, often cooked with green chillies, coriander and onions. It is the city's signature dish.
A spicy Indian snack of potato, chickpeas, noodles, chutneys and crisp pastry pieces. Popular in Birmingham's Pakistani and Indian food culture.
A flaky layered flatbread, often served with curry at breakfast or late-night eateries in the city. A staple in Birmingham's South Asian dining scene.
Michelin-starred fine dining by Aktar Islam, known for modern Indian tasting menus in an elegant canal-side setting.
Refined modern British restaurant with inventive tasting menus and polished service in a smart city-centre dining room.
Celebrated Indian vegetarian restaurant in Sparkbrook, loved for dosas, chaats and sweets in a busy casual setting.
Moderate for UK city breaks: hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while local transit and casual meals are fairly manageable for tourists.
Service may be included in restaurants; otherwise tip 10-12.5% for good service. Taxis are often rounded up or tipped about 10%. Tipping in cafes is optional.
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Birmingham New Street -> Centenary Square
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kingston upon Hull to Birmingham 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 Birmingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Kingston upon Hull to Birmingham trains use the Hull to Birmingham New Street station pair, with some services arriving at Aston. Use this guide to compare Kingston upon Hull and Birmingham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Birmingham New Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00, Sun: 07:30 - 23:00. Information desks are in the middle of the station.
Luggage storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham New Street: Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
Aston is 3 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Aston has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Aston.
Ticket office support is available at Aston. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Aston: Parking.
Available at Aston: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Aston: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Birmingham International is 12 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Birmingham International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham International.
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham International. ATMs are available at Birmingham International.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham International. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Birmingham International: Parking, WC.
Available at Birmingham International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham International: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, 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.
Check train stations information for Kingston upon Hull and Birmingham, including where trains depart and arrive on this route.