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CONNECTING YORKSHIRE AND THE HUMBER WITH LONDON AND BEYOND
Our direct services make travelling between Hull and the capital simple, with journeys taking as little as 2 hours 30 minutes. Along the way, our trains serve destinations including Beverley, Cottingham, Brough, Howden, Selby, Doncaster, Retford and Grantham, with selected services also calling at Stevenage.
For more than 25 years, we've been proud to connect people with the places that matter to them - whether that's commuting to work, visiting friends and family, enjoying a day out or exploring somewhere new.
Our dedicated team, both onboard and behind the scenes, has been the key to our success for over two decades. From train drivers and onboard staff to our office team, everyone is committed to providing exceptional journeys by focusing on the details that make a difference.
Our Story
Hull Trains began operating in 2000 with a simple ambition: to provide a direct rail connection between Hull and London.
Since then, we've grown from our first services carrying around 80,000 passengers in our first year to becoming an established operator serving more than 5 million passengers.
In 2019, we introduced our Paragon fleet as part of a £60 million investment, replacing our previous trains with five modern Hitachi Class 802s.
Today, we're continuing to build on that history by improving the experience for our customers, supporting the communities we serve and making it easier to travel by rail.
Modern Trains, Better Journeys
Our Paragon fleet of five Hitachi Class 802 trains combines modern technology with a comfortable onboard experience. Every train offers free Wi-Fi and power at every seat, giving you the freedom to work or simply sit back and enjoy the journey. Our First Class service provides an enhanced experience, with more space, reclining seats and complimentary refreshments.
Our Paragon trains use bi-mode technology, allowing them to operate using electric power where overhead electrification is available making journeys much more sustainable than ever before.
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The Story So Far
In 2025, we celebrated our 25th anniversary. Previous years have seen us introduce direct train services from Beverley & Cottingham to London for the very first time. In our first year, we ran 3 daily services and carried 80,000 passengers. Now, we've carried over 5 million customers!
Our Future
From December 2019 onwards, customers will benefit from a multi-million pound investment which will see Hull Trains replacing its current fleet with new high-tech Hitachi trains, operating on both diesel and electric traction.
Our Trains
Work With Us
Hull Trains colleagues are hand picked to ensure that our level of customer service provision remains high, as this has proven to be one of the core reasons for the growth of our company since its formation.
Careers
Latest News
Keep up to date with the latest news articles and updates from Hull Trains, including information on improvements, charity work, onboard news, interviews & more.
Latest Updates
Sustainability
Hull Trains wants to provide the best possible journey experience and this includes making a positive contribution to environmental sustainability.
Greener Travel
About FirstGroup
With over 30,000 employees, FirstGroup is one of the UK’s most experienced rail operators carrying more than 260 million passengers across our 3 rail franchises and 2 open access rail operations.
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The Story So Far
In 2025, we celebrated our 25th anniversary. Previous years have seen us introduce direct train services from Beverley & Cottingham to London for the very first time. In our first year, we ran 3 daily services and carried 80,000 passengers. Now, we've carried over 5 million customers!
Our Future
From December 2019 onwards, customers will benefit from a multi-million pound investment which will see Hull Trains replacing its current fleet with new high-tech Hitachi trains, operating on both diesel and electric traction.
Our Trains
Work With Us
Hull Trains colleagues are hand picked to ensure that our level of customer service provision remains high, as this has proven to be one of the core reasons for the growth of our company since its formation.
Careers
Latest News
Keep up to date with the latest news articles and updates from Hull Trains, including information on improvements, charity work, onboard news, interviews & more.
Latest Updates
Sustainability
Hull Trains wants to provide the best possible journey experience and this includes making a positive contribution to environmental sustainability.
Greener Travel
About FirstGroup
With over 30,000 employees, FirstGroup is one of the UK’s most experienced rail operators carrying more than 260 million passengers across our 3 rail franchises and 2 open access rail operations.
Find Out MoreThe Benefits of Open Access: Reports
The Economic Impacts of an Open Access Operator
Conducted by independent consultancy Arup, the report investigates the impact of Hull Trains’ Open Access services, with reference to economic, social and sustainability benefits gained by the wider Humberside region.
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The Impact of Open Access Operators on Industry Revenue and Journeys
An independent report by Winder Phillips assesses the success of Open Access operations in Great Britain by the number of journeys and the amount of additional revenue created.
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Open Access Operations Paying Their Way
Another report undertaken by Arup, this explores FirstGroup’s two open access operations, Hull Trains and Lumo, which have demonstrated success as part of the UK rail system.
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Social Mobility Impact Report
Rail can be much more than a way of getting from A to B. This report explores the role that Open Access can play in connecting communities and supporting social mobility across our route.
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The Economic Impacts of an Open Access Operator
Conducted by independent consultancy Arup, the report investigates the impact of Hull Trains’ Open Access services, with reference to economic, social and sustainability benefits gained by the wider Humberside region.
Read the report
The Impact of Open Access Operators on Industry Revenue and Journeys
An independent report by Winder Phillips assesses the success of Open Access operations in Great Britain by the number of journeys and the amount of additional revenue created.
Read the report
Open Access Operations Paying Their Way
Another report undertaken by Arup, this explores FirstGroup’s two open access operations, Hull Trains and Lumo, which have demonstrated success as part of the UK rail system.
Read the report
Social Mobility Impact Report
Rail can be much more than a way of getting from A to B. This report explores the role that Open Access can play in connecting communities and supporting social mobility across our route.
Read the report
