Hull to London Kings Cross Trains From £8.50*

The journey from Hull to London Kings Cross takes around two and a half hours with Hull Trains, meaning you can get from East Yorkshire to the UK capital in no time.

As your train heads south, you'll pass through many English counties, including South Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, and Hertfordshire, and finally enter Greater London before arriving at London Kings Cross.

Hull Trains operates services that use the East Coast Mainline to connect the city of Hull in East Yorkshire with London. These journeys include key stops, such as Doncaster.

Departing from Hull

Hull Station is located along Ferensway in the city centre, making it easily accessible for the public. Firstly, it has a 280-capacity car park that's in operation seven days per week, alongside 251 bike storage facilities. The station is also near buses and taxis.

Hull Trains, LNER, Northern and TransPennine Express operate from this station.

Main stops

There are six stops between Hull and London. They are: Brough, Howden, Selby, Doncaster, Retford, and Grantham.

Yet it's worth remembering that these may change due to scheduling conflicts, for instance, or poor weather. It's best to check before you travel for updates.

Booking in advance can also get you a cheaper fare. Using sites like TrainPal to buy cheap train tickets can help you secure a good deal, too. Plus, adding a Railcard will bag you an even bigger discount.

Arriving at London Kings Cross

London Kings Cross is the southern terminus of the East Coast Mainline. The station is excellently located in central London and is only a two-minute walk to London St Pancras International, which connects to the rest of Europe.

The station is on Euston Road in Camden, North London. It's near some famous sites, such as the British Museum in Bloomsbury, the British Library, and Regent's Park. It's even the site of the famous 'Platform 9/3' from the Harry Potter books, meaning it's filled to the brim with tourists taking selfies as well as passengers on the railway.

King's Cross St Pancras is one of the most used stations on the London Underground, so you can get anywhere in London from here. It's connected to six Underground lines. These are: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly, and Victoria lines. It's possible to get the tube from King's Cross directly to Heathrow Airport, too. Making it a super handy station for onward connections around London and internationally.

Hull Trains train classes

• Standard Class: Access to Wi-Fi, plug sockets, and tables.
• First Class: This includes free Wi-Fi, complimentary food and drink served at your seat, plug sockets, wider tables, and more spacious seating.

Hull Trains train travel advice

• Luggage: One large bag, one carry-on bag, one small bag.
• Pets: Dogs, cats, and other small animals can travel for free. Dogs must be on a lead. Other animals must travel in carriers. There is a maximum of two pets per passenger.
• Bicycles: Bikes can be stored free of charge, but space is limited. You must pre-book. All bikes must only take up one bike rack.
• Children: Up to two children under five can travel for free in both Standard and first class, but only if they don't require a seat needed by a fare-paying passenger. To guarantee a seat, it's best to book a child fare. Children aged five to fifteen can get a discount of at least 50% with a Railcard.
• Passenger Assist: Helps with ticketing, seat and wheelchair space booking, station navigation, boarding and alighting with ramps, and luggage handling. It includes free taxi service for inaccessible stations, assistance with connecting travel, and information on station accessibility.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.