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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.
Cheapest price on Sep 01
$31
Average ticket price on Sep 01
$40
Fastest journey on Sep 01
2 h 31 m
Average journey duration on Sep 01
2 h 31 m
Trains on Sep 01
4
Distance
178 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool to Kingston upon Hull is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool to Kingston upon Hull will cost around $40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $31.
On Tue, Sep 01, we found 4 trains from Liverpool to Kingston upon Hull, including 4 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 01 the direct trains cover the 178 km distance in an average of 2 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 31 m .
On Tue, Sep 01 the slowest trains will take 2 h 31 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Kingston upon Hull among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, while a train costs an average of $40.
Distance: 110 miles (178 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$40 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 33m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 1m Average total duration 4h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Kingston upon Hull:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Kingston upon Hull costing on average $40 (€33).
Other travel options to Kingston upon Hull take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 31m.
Tickets start at around $40 (€33) compared to roughly $47 (€38) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $7 (€6). The journey takes 3h 3m versus 2h 22m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with TransPennine Express.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool to Kingston upon Hull trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, September 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 4:54 AM Liverpool | 2h31 | 7:25 AM Kingston upon Hull | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:54 AM Liverpool | 2h31 | 8:25 AM Kingston upon Hull | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:54 AM Liverpool | 2h31 | 1:25 PM Kingston upon Hull | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:54 AM Liverpool | 2h31 | 2:25 PM Kingston upon Hull | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Liverpool to Kingston upon Hull run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $29 (€24) but you can travel from only $22 (€18) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:17, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 110 miles (178 km) distance in 2h 31m.
Distance 110 miles (178 km) |
Average train duration 3h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€24) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 31m |
First train 12:17 AM |
Last train 11:30 PM |
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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 Liverpool 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 Liverpool to Kingston upon Hull trains use the Liverpool Lime Street to Hull station pair. Use this guide to compare Liverpool and Kingston upon Hull train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Liverpool Lime 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: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Upper Crust, Starbucks, JD Wetherspoon
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located near Platform 7.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38, Sun: 07:15 - 23:05. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage storage is the Excess Baggage Co. lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Lime Street: Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
Nearby hotels include Pembroke Studios, Riley’s Rooms, Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center.
Liverpool South Parkway is 8 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Liverpool South Parkway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Liverpool South Parkway.
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool South Parkway.
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool South Parkway. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Liverpool South Parkway: Parking, WC.
Available at Liverpool South Parkway: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool South Parkway: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” Platforms are accessible via lifts, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are no 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.
Hunts Cross is 9 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Hunts Cross has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Hunts Cross.
Ticket office support is available at Hunts Cross. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hunts Cross: Parking, WC.
Available at Hunts Cross: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hunts Cross: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category C: “This station does not have step-free access to any platform.” The car park and Ticket Office are step free, however access to platforms is via stepped ramps only, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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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