A prosperous port city, Hull is another English city that is rapidly reinventing itself, having won the City of Culture award in 2017. Straying further from industry and transforming itself into a city filled with amenities and activities. There are plenty of reasons to visit Hull by train.
Hull has plenty of attractions to choose from, with one of its foremost being The Deep, its award-winning aquarium. Home to an expansive list of deep sea creatures as well as tropical fish, the aquarium also hosts fish that you won’t find anywhere else in the UK.
Explore Hull’s influence on the UK through its many museums, head to the Museum Quarter giving the option of three distinct museums. Follow the Freedom Trail to get a good idea of how the city fought for the freedom of slaves within the UK and how that influence spread.
If you’re looking for something a bit more hands-on, Hotham’s Gin Making could be exactly what you’re looking for. With classes going over the history of gin, how to make gin and the different flavours available. At the end of the class, you’ll also walk away with your own unique bottle of gin.
How about checking out the growing independent scene within Hull at the Trinity Market, sampling local foods and crafts, or visiting the Humber Street Gallery showcasing local artists?
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Popular trains to Hull
Leeds to Hull
Average time: 1h 4m
Cheapest Advanced
£9.60
York to Hull
Average time: 1h 48m
Cheapest Advanced
£8.80
Bridlington to Hull
Average time: 0h 46m
Cheapest Advanced
£5.60
Popular trains from Hull
Hull to Leeds
Average time: 1h 9m
Cheapest Advanced
£9.60
Hull to York
Average time: 1h 24m
Cheapest Advanced
£8.80
Hull to Manchester Piccadilly
Average time: 2h 48m
Cheapest Advanced
£21.00
Hull train stations
There are several train stations across Hull with direct routes to and from all over the UK. Learn more about each station below and plan your train journey to Hull today.
Hull train station
This is the best station if you're planning to visit Hull by train. Situated on Anlaby Road, Hull station acts as a terminus station for the Selby Line while also operating on the Yorkshire Coast Line. The station also goes by Hull Paragon Interchange, acting as a bus station as well.
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Hessle train station
Operating on the Selby Line, Hessle station has been serving the town of Hessle since 1840. The station is unstaffed with a ticket machine available and step-free access is in use to both platforms.
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Ferriby
Serving the town of North Ferriby with two platforms, the station is on the Selby Line, seeing one train every hour. The station is unstaffed but does have a ticketing machine along with step-free access to both platforms.
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Beverley
Operating on the Yorkshire Coast Line, the station services the town and minster of Beverley. Like most stations in the area, it was designed by G.T. Andrews but it is staffed unlike most and has step-free access to both platforms.
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Cottingham
Situated on the Yorkshire Coast Line, this station serves the village of Cottingham and has since 1846. The station is unstaffed but does offer a ticket machine and step-free access to platform 2; the use of platform 1 requires a level crossing.
Learn more about Cottingham train stationDid you know?
Did you know that Hull featured in Enola Holmes 2? The location's Old Town also featured in the drama Victoria due to its historic 18th-century charm.
Did you know?
Did you know that Hull featured in Enola Holmes 2? The location's Old Town also featured in the drama Victoria due to its historic 18th-century charm.
Cheap train tickets to Hull
Use a Railcard
A Railcard is an easy way to cut your travel costs by 1/3. Costing just £35 for a full year, it usually pays for itself in just a couple of trips. There are several different Railcard options to choose from.
Buy an Advance train ticket to Hull
Secure our lowest fares by booking Advance train tickets. You can save up to 60%, with tickets typically released 12 weeks before travel. They remain available until 15 minutes before departure unless sold out.
Travel to Hull off-peak
Avoid the rush and save money by choosing Off-peak tickets and times. These tickets offer more flexibility than Advance fares and ensure a quieter, more comfortable journey into the city.
Family days out to Hull by train
Trains to Hull FAQs
Save up to 60% on train tickets to Hull when you book in advance with Northern. Advance tickets allow you to book up to 12 weeks in advance of travel. Visit National Rail to find out the list of dates currently available for booking our Advance tickets.
Don't worry if your plans change – you can swap the departure time of your Advanced train ticket for another same-day Northern service in just a few steps for as little as £1.50.
Hull is the main train station in the city, operating as the main interchange.
Pets are welcome on Northern trains to Hull. Up to two pets per passenger can travel for free and dogs must be kept on the lead at all times or in a carrier. Find out more about taking your dog on a Northern train.
There are no specific luggage restrictions on Northern trains to Hull. However, we ask that passengers are mindful of how much luggage they bring and use the dedicated luggage space provided. Please do not block the train doors, walkways or use seats for luggage.
If you lose an item on a Northern train to Hull or at a Hull station, we will do our best to find the item for you. To report a lost item, call 0800 200 6060 or find out more on specific stations here.
Bicycles are allowed on Northern trains to Hull, however, space is limited and is first come, first served. We ask those using bicycles not to block doorways and use the dedicated bike spaces. Find more about cycling with Northern here.
All Northern trains to Hull, as well as Hull train station, are equipped with accessibility features such as ramps and staff assistance. To find out more about the specific assistance given, head here.
Hull train station has parking facilities available, however, it's best to check for rates and availability in advance.
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