Explore Birmingham International to Hull by train

Thinking about travelling from Birmingham International to Hull by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Train cost for travel between Birmingham International and Hull

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is €99.40, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 5 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Train times for travel between Birmingham International and Hull

If you are taking the train from Birmingham International to Hull, you will have 48 trains each day (with a departure every 18 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 06:05. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 22:46. On weekends, the first train departs at 05:47, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 21:38.

Travel time and distance between Birmingham International and Hull

The route’s fastest journey takes 3 hours, covering a total of 171 kilometres.

Booking time frame: Birmingham International to Hull trains

Tickets for travel to Hull along this route are available for purchase 5 months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Learn even more about travelling from Birmingham International to Hull by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Hull.

Frequently asked questions

How far is the train trip from Birmingham International to Hull?

The total distance from Birmingham International to Hull is 171 kilometres.

What is the Birmingham International to Hull train price?

The lowest price available on this route is €99.40. Tickets booked 30 days in advance are priced around . Booking 7 days before departure ensures that prices are usually around .

When do tickets go on sale for trains from Birmingham International to Hull?

Tickets for this journey become available 5 months before the travel date.

What’s the travel time from Birmingham International to Hull by train?

The shortest trip is 3 hours.