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Cardiff to Hull train prices and times

Looking to travel from Cardiff to Hull? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as £23.90, with average prices for this route around £49.30.

To get the best deals, we' d recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Find Tickets
04:35 Cardiff Central	11:25 Hull	6h 50m, No direct	Find Tickets
05:14 Cardiff Central	11:11 Hull	5h 57m, No direct	Find Tickets
05:14 Cardiff Central	11:17 Hull	6h 3m, No direct	Find Tickets
05:49 Cardiff Central	12:27 Hull	6h 38m, No direct	Find Tickets
06:43 Cardiff Central	13:28 Hull	6h 45m, No direct	Find Tickets
06:47 Cardiff Central	12:14 Paris	5h 27m, No direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Cardiff to Hull train route details

First train

04:35

Last train

20:00

Departure station

Cardiff

Arrival station

Hull

Journey time

5h 20m

Distance

197 miles

Price

£23.90*

Train Operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Northern

How to book cheap train tickets from Cardiff to Hull

Travelling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Cardiff to Hull during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travellers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're travelling from Cardiff to Hull, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn’t require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Cardiff to Hull ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making travelling from Cardiff to Hull more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Cardiff to Hull train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak tickets
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Off-Peak tickets are cheaper and more flexible, allowing for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and are perfect for less conventional schedules.
Return train tickets
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These are valid for both the outward and return journey from the same destination on your chosen route.
Advance train tickets
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Typically, the most cost-effective option for train travel. They are usually available for purchase 12 weeks before the travel date.
Season train tickets
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It’s a type of train ticket that allows unlimited travel within two stations for a week, a month, or a year. What’s more, it can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.

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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for Split tickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for Split tickets is 30%.

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Cardiff to Hull train prices and times

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