TO HULL AND BACK FOR LESS

Enjoy an affordable trip to the vibrant city of Hull with our brand new, flexible Hull Leisure Return ticket. Travel to Hull from Doncaster, Selby, Howden or Brough for a discounted fare of £10 or less.

How to book a Hull Leisure Return ticket:
• Enter a return journey in the search form above
• Choose a Hull Trains service and click the return tickets tab
• Select the Hull Leisure Return ticket

Whether you’re discovering Hull’s rich culture and history or treating yourself to a day of shopping, it’s easy to travel there with Hull Trains. Leave the car at home, no need to worry about traffic or parking, and arrive into Hull before 10am on weekdays and Saturdays before heading home in the evening. Make it a city break and stay overnight for more time to explore.

Due to the popularity, we’ve added even more Leisure Return routes – see more details further down the page.
Hull Queens Gardens

Explore East Yorkshire

Our Hull Leisure Return train ticket is perfect for those who want to stay local and explore East Yorkshire. The Hull Trains route passes through some fantastic Yorkshire destinations for day trips and weekends away. 

Take advantage of our cheap, flexible return train ticket and travel to and from Hull. Travel from Grantham, Retford, Doncaster, Selby, Howden and Brough.

People walking down Humber Street in Hull

How do I Book a Hull Leisure Return Train Ticket?

Booking a Hull Leisure Return ticket on the Hull Trains website is easy! Simply search a return journey to and from a valid station, select an outward service that suits your needs and click the Returns tab to see all return ticket types. Select the “Hull Leisure Return” ticket for your journey.

Original Hull Leisure Return routes:
Hull to Doncaster Return – £10
Hull to Selby Return – £8
Hull to Howden Return – £6
Hull to Brough Return – £4

Hull Leisure Return tickets are valid in both directions.

Entertainment venue Hull Arena

Additional Hull Leisure Return Routes

Due to the popularity, we’ve added even more routes to our Hull Leisure Return ticket to benefit those further down the East Coast Mainline including:

Hull to Grantham Return – £35
Hull to Retford Return – £27
Howden to Selby Return – £4
Doncaster to Retford Return – £10
Doncaster to Grantham Return – £20
Grantham to Retford Return – £15

Hull Leisure Return tickets are valid in both directions.

Hull Trains Paragon exterior with close up of logo

The Small Print

Available only on the Hull Trains website, app and at station ticket offices, our Hull Leisure Return ticket provides discounted travel to Hull from Grantham, Retford, Doncaster, Brough, Howden and Selby. Additional routes now include Howden to Selby, Doncaster to Retford, Doncaster to Grantham & Grantham to Retford.

Travel on any Hull Trains service with this ticket and use the return portion within one calendar month. Hull Leisure Return tickets do not come with seat reservations so please find a seat in Coach A (our unreserved coach). Hull Leisure Return tickets are valid only on Hull Trains services.

Children aged between 5-15 travel for 50% less. Children under 5 travel for free, unless you would like a seat reservation for them.

Doubletree by Hilton Hull

Doubletree by Hilton Hull

Staying the night in Hull? Save on your stay at the Doubletree by Hilton! Just a short walk from Hull Paragon station, the Doubletree is the perfect place to call home on your next trip to Hull.

Get 15% off the Best Available Rate and free room upgrade to the next available category by quoting ‘Hull Trains Leisure’. Email your enquiry to reservations@doubletreehull.com.

Also get 15% off your first drink in the Lexington or Lounge bar when showing your valid train ticket.

Things to Do in Hull

The Deep Hull at sunset

The Deep

One of Hull's most popular attractions, The Deep is an unmissable experience during a trip to Hull. It's home to thousands of creatures from sharks and turtles to penguins and rays.

Visit The Deep
Hull Minster

Hull What's On

Discover the best of what Hull has to offer with Hull What's On - a hub of events, attractions and more! Whether you're a local or a visitor, there's something for all to enjoy in Hull.

Hull What's On
HULL LEISURE RETURN TICKET INFORMATION

Where can I go with a Hull Leisure Return ticket?

Travel to and from Hull from Brough, Howden, Selby and Doncaster station with a Hull Leisure Return.

Additional routes now include (valid in both directions):
Hull to Grantham, Hull to Retford, Howden to Selby, Doncaster to Retford, Doncaster to Grantham & Grantham to Retford.

How much are Hull Leisure Return tickets?

The price of a Hull Leisure Return train ticket by station are as follows:

Hull to Doncaster Return – Adult £10, Child £5
Hull to Selby Return – Adult £8, Child £4
Hull to Howden Return – Adult £6, Child £3
Hull to Brough Return – Adult £4, Child £2

Hull to Grantham Return – Adult £35, Child £17.50
Hull to Retford Return – Adult £27, Child £13.50
Howden to Selby Return – Adult £4 Child £2
Doncaster to Retford Return – Adult £10, Child £5
Doncaster to Grantham Return – Adult £20, Child £10
Grantham to Retford Return – Adult £15, Child £7.50

Children under 5 travel for free, unless you would like a seat reservation for them.

Where can I book a Hull Leisure Return ticket?

Hull Leisure Returns are available to book on the Hull Trains website and app, and at station ticket offices.

How do I book a Hull Leisure Return ticket?

Search a return or open return journey to and from our valid stations. Then choose your outward Hull Trains service and click the “Returns” tab to show all return ticket types, and select the Hull Leisure Return ticket. 

When can I travel with a Hull Leisure Return ticket?

You can travel on any Hull Trains service with a Hull Leisure Return ticket. Choose your outward Hull Trains service, then pre-select a return service or book as an open return and travel back within one calendar month from the date on your ticket.

What trains can I travel on with a Hull Leisure Return?

Hull Leisure Return ticket can be used on Hull Trains services only. There are no time restrictions – you can travel on any Hull Trains service on weekdays and weekends. 

Can I apply a railcard discount?

No, railcard discounts cannot be applied to Hull Leisure Return tickets.

Hull Leisure Return Terms & Conditions

1. Hull Leisure Return tickets are fully flexible walk-up tickets with no restrictions on when you can travel on Hull Trains services.
2. They can be used at any time but require you to travel via Hull Trains services only, which will be clearly stated on the ticket.
3. Hull Leisure Return tickets are available for journeys to/from Hull from the following stations: Grantham, Retford, Doncaster, Selby, Howden and Brough. Additional routes include: Hull to Grantham, Hull to Retford, Howden to Selby, Doncaster to Retford, Doncaster to Grantham, Grantham to Retford.
4. They can be booked as an open return where the return portion must be used within one calendar month from the date stated on the ticket. Or you can pre-select your return service at the time of booking.
5. Hull Leisure Return tickets are valid in Standard Class only.
6. Bookable only via the Hull Trains website and app, and at station ticket offices.
7. Children travel for 50% of the price, child ages are between 5 and 15.
8. This ticket type is valid until further notice.
9. No railcards or other discounts are available on Hull Leisure Return tickets.
10. Ticket are refundable. If you decide not to use your ticket to make all or part of your intended journey then you can get a refund by returning your unused ticket to the ticket office or place of purchase within 28 days of the ticket expiry date.
11. All tickets and travel are subject to the National Rail Conditions of Travel.

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