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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
$38
Average price
$68
Fastest journey
2 h 32 m
Average duration
2 h 34 m
Trains per day
17
Distance
249 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London 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 London to Kingston upon Hull will cost around $68 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $38.
Of the 17 trains that leave London for Kingston upon Hull on Sat, Aug 01, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Aug 01 the direct trains cover the 249 km distance in an average of 2 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 32 m .
On Sat, Aug 01 the slowest trains will take 2 h 36 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.
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G89691Trains from London to Kingston upon Hull run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $34 but you can travel from only $13 by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:18, the last at 23:33. The fastest train covers the 154 miles (249 km) distance in 2h 32m.
Distance 154 miles (249 km) |
Average train duration 2h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $34 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 32m |
First train 4:18 AM |
Last train 11:33 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 49 days |
The table below shows live departures for London to Kingston upon Hull trains for today, Friday, July 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C02169+ G89688 | On time 8:40 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h35 | 11:15 AM Hull (HUL) | 1 transfer | |
W04522 | On time 9:18 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h36 | 11:54 AM Hull (HUL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02135+ G89691 | On time 9:40 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h36 | 12:16 PM Hull (HUL) | 1 transfer | |
G08095+ G85681 | On time 10:10 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h01 | 1:11 PM Hull (HUL) | 1 transfer | |
C02071+ G89693 | On time 10:40 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h36 | 1:16 PM Hull (HUL) | 1 transfer | |
Y14834+ G85688 | On time 11:17 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h54 | 2:11 PM Hull (HUL) | 1 transfer | |
C02121+ G89695 | On time 11:40 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h34 | 2:14 PM Hull (HUL) | 1 transfer | |
W04527 | On time 12:00 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h43 | 2:43 PM Hull (HUL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80228+ W04527 | On time 12:03 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h40 | 2:43 PM Hull (HUL) | 1 transfer | |
G08106+ G85695 | On time 12:10 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h03 | 3:13 PM Hull (HUL) | 1 transfer | |
C02082+ G89697 | On time 12:40 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h36 | 3:16 PM Hull (HUL) | 1 transfer | |
Y14836+ G85702 | On time 1:17 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h54 | 4:11 PM Hull (HUL) | 1 transfer | |
C02129+ G89699 | On time 1:40 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h34 | 4:14 PM Hull (HUL) | 1 transfer | |
W04530 | On time 2:00 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h43 | 4:43 PM Hull (HUL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80241+ W04530 | On time 2:03 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h40 | 4:43 PM Hull (HUL) | 1 transfer | |
G08117+ G85708 | On time 2:10 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h02 | 5:12 PM Hull (HUL) | 1 transfer | |
C02076+ G89701 | On time 2:40 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h35 | 5:15 PM Hull (HUL) | 1 transfer | |
G08124+ G85705_G85719 | On time 3:10 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h02 | 6:12 PM Hull (HUL) | 1 transfer | |
C02088+ G89703 | On time 3:40 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h37 | 6:17 PM Hull (HUL) | 1 transfer | |
W04534 | On time 4:10 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h36 | 6:46 PM Hull (HUL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y14838+ G85730 | On time 4:25 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h48 | 7:13 PM Hull (HUL) | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, August 1 | |||||
G08075+ G85619 | 6:00 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h09 | 9:09 AM Hull (HUL) | 1 transfer | |
C02150+ G89683 | 6:40 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h32 | 9:12 AM Hull (HUL) | 1 transfer | |
W04519 | 7:18 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h39 | 9:57 AM Hull (HUL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02084+ G89686 | 7:39 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h37 | 10:16 AM Hull (HUL) | 1 transfer | |
G08083+ G85653 | 8:10 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h02 | 11:12 AM Hull (HUL) | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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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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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London 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 London to Kingston upon Hull trains use the London Kings Cross to Hull station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Kingston upon Hull train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
London Kings Cross has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Giraffe World Kitchen, Black Sheep Coffee, Hotel Chocolat, Leon, Pret a Manger, Wasabi, & more
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station. . ATMs are located near Platforms 11 and 10, just past Caffé Nero.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36, Sat: 05:00 - 00:36, Sun: 05:30 - 01:36. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage storage is located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Kings Cross: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London Kings Cross: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Kings Cross: There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
Nearby hotels include Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras, Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel, St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London.
London St Pancras International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: The Betjeman Arms, AMT Coffee, The Booking Office, Carluccio’s, Chop’d, Greggs
Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located in the Circle area and inside the Arcade.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00, Sat: 06:00 - 21:00, Sun: 08:00 - 22:15. Information desks are located on the lower level in the main hall.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London St Pancras International: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London St Pancras International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London St Pancras International: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs.
Nearby hotels include The Standard, Kimpton Fitzroy London, Alhambra Hotel.
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 is 23 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. ATMs are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
Ticket office support is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: Parking, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: Yes, 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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