Bus operators make final preparations for getting people to Europe’s biggest funfair
Bus operators providing services in the Hull, East Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire areas have announced details of all the journeys that will be available for people across the region travelling to Hull Fair. Europe’s largest travelling funfair officially opens on Friday, October 10, at Walton Street.
Bus travel is highlighted as one of the easiest ways to reach the fair, rather than sitting in traffic and then struggling to find a place to park. Stagecoach East Midlands and East Yorkshire Buses have special arrangements in place for the duration of the fair, which runs until Saturday, October 18.
Matt Cranwell, managing director for Stagecoach East Midlands, said: “We know how important Hull Fair is for our region. It is both great fun for everyone, and a huge boost for the local economy as people from across the region flock to enjoy this wonderful event.
“My team are pulling out all the stops to provide the bus services to get people to and from the event, easily and at great value. So, this year, maybe it is time to consider leaving the car at home, not having to struggle to find a parking space, but instead let our professional drivers get you to Hull Fair in comfort.”
For people visiting from outside the city, Stagecoach will also be providing Park and Ride services to Anlaby Road, which is close to the fair’s site, from both the Humber Bridge Car Park and Priory Park and Ride site on the A63. Here, you can park up for free and pay when boarding the bus.
An adult return fare will cost £5.50, with the option of buying a £4 return ticket for 19-year-olds and under, or a £15 Group Ticket for up to five people travelling together, and under-5s can go free, making it even easier for families to travel with young children.
To accommodate the anticipated increased demand, Stagecoach has unveiled plans for the return of its Shuttle Services 2 and 2F, which will run from Hull Interchange directly to the fair up to every seven minutes. Customers travelling into the city centre on their regular bus services, with a Dayrider, Megarider Group or Return Ticket, will be able to hop on to the shuttle bus for no extra charge.
In addition, there will be special journeys, between 4.30pm and 6.30pm, on regular Services 6, 8, 12A and 13, which will run from Kingswood, Bransholme, Bilton Grange and east Hull directly to the fair, making travel across the city much easier. These direct services, plus Service 10A to Sutton Park and Bransholme, will also run from the fair, between 7.30pm and 11.05pm, to take people home – and even later, until 11.20pm, on Fridays and Saturdays.
The normal £5.50 Adult Day Return ticket will be available on these special services, and, if travelling into the Interchange on a regular bus service, the return ticket can be used to travel on the Shuttle Services 2 and 2F, free of charge, to the fair. A Young Persons Day Return ticket, for journeys to the fair, will be £4 for 19-year-olds and under; children under 5 will be able to travel for free. Or if travelling with family or friends, a £13 Group Ticket will be available for up to five people travelling together.
Stagecoach bus services
Park and Ride
From Humber Bridge Car Park – Sat Nav HU13 0LN (Service 22)
- Buses will run to Hull Fair up to every 10 or 15 minutes Monday to Friday from 1700 until 2030, and Saturday from 1400 until 2030
- Buses will run back from Hull Fair Monday to Thursday 1730 until 2305, Friday 1730 until 2320 and Saturday 1430 until 2320
- Buses that run from Hull Fair after 1930 will run to both Priory Park and Humber Bridge so you will never get the wrong bus!
From Priory Park and Ride – Sat Nav HU4 7DY (Service 22)
- Buses will run to Hull Fair up to every 10 minutes Monday to Friday from 1600 until 2030, and Saturday from 1300 until 2030
- Buses will run back from Hull Fair Monday to Thursday 1730 until 2305, Friday 1730 until 2320, and Saturday 1430 until 2320
- Buses that run from Hull Fair after 1930 will run to both Priory Park and Humber Bridge
Local services to Hull Fair
Catch regular local Stagecoach services to Hull Interchange to connect with the Hull Fair shuttle service.
- Services 2 and 2F Hull Fair Shuttle – Will run from Hull Interchange, via Park Street and Anlaby Road to Hull Fair, every 7/8 minutes until 1900, from Bay 4 and Bay 8.
- Services 6, 8, 12A and 13 direct journeys to Hull Fair – Will run from Kingswood, Bransholme, Bilton Grange and east Hull on certain journeys between 4.30pm and 6.30pm. Look out for the F on the front of the bus.
Local services returning from Hull Fair
Evening buses will run up to every 30 minutes:
- Service 2 from Anlaby Road to Boothferry Estate
- Service 3 from Chanterlands Avenue to Orchard Park
- Service 350 from Anlaby Road to Barton and Scunthorpe (every 60 mins)
Extra direct buses
Extra direct buses will run from the fair to Kingswood, Bransholme and east Hull
- Buses will run from the fair from the Anlaby Road bus stop near West Park, between 1930 and 2305, with the last bus at 2320 on Fridays and Saturdays.
- Service 6 will run from Hull Fair to Beverley Road, Kingswood and North Bransholme
- Service 8 will run from Hull Fair to Holderness Road, Saltshouse Road, Bellfield Avenue, Spring Cottage and Bransholme.
- Service 10A will run from Hull Fair to Stoneferry, Leads Road, Sutton Road, Sutton Park, Bransholme Centre, Bodmin Road and North Bransholme.
- Service 12A will run from Hull Fair to Holderness Road, Gillshill Road, Sutton Village, Noddle Hill Way, Kingswood
- Service 13 will run from Hull Fair to Holderness Road, Southcoates Lane, Preston Road, Greatfield and Bilton Grange.
For more information, please visit the Stagecoach website.
East Yorkshire bus services
Whether you are travelling from the city, nearby villages, or further across the region, East Yorkshire has got a service to get you right to the fairground gates.
Direct Shuttles
Service 700from Hull Interchange:
- Runs frequently from Hull Interchange to the Anlaby Road Stadium stop (next to the fairground).
- Starts 1655 Monday–Friday; 1200 Saturday
- Last bus to the fair 2030
- First return 1730, Monday–Friday; 1212 Saturday
- Buses run regularly all evening
- After 2000, Shuttle buses continue as Service 756
- Route – Hull Fair to Hull Interchange to Longhill via Holderness Road (serving all stops)
- Last bus from the fair 2333
If you are connecting from elsewhere, just hop off your bus at Hull Interchange and change onto the Shuttle for a quick ride straight to the fair.
Regular services passing Hull Fair
If the Shuttle does not suit, there are plenty of regular services running close to the fairground.
- 51 Hull – Wymersley Road
- 52 / 53 Hull – Anlaby / Swanland
- 54 Hull – Castle Hill Hospital (via Willerby, Anlaby Common, East Ella)
- 55 Hull – Elloughton (via Pickering Road, Ferriby, Melton, Welton, Brough)
- 56 Hull – Castle Hill Hospital (via Setting Dyke, Cottingham)
- 58 / 59 Hull – Hessle
These routes mean you can travel in from Anlaby, Willerby, Hessle, Cottingham, Brough and more – all direct to the fair.
Coming from further afield?
Travel to Hull Interchange on any East Yorkshire service, then jump on the Shuttle 700/756.
Key connections include:
- 24 Hull – Hornsea
- 41 Hull – Bridlington (via Beverley Road)
- 43 Hull – Beverley
- 45 Hull – Castle Hill Hospital (via Beverley Road and Cottingham)
- EastRider 75 / X7 Hull – Withernsea (via Hedon, Burstwick, Patrington)
- 78 / 79 / 277 Hull – Hedon
- 104 Hull – Castle Hill Hospital (via Cottingham)
- X46 / X47 Hull – York (via Beverley, Market Weighton, Pocklington)
Fares made simple
Shuttle only (700/756): £2 single (adult or child).
Hull Zone 24-Hour Tickets – Unlimited travel on all buses in Hull Zone (including Shuttles). Adult, £5.50; child (5-15), £3.70; team (up to five people), £13.
Travelling in from outside Hull? A Go Anywhere Hull Fair Group 5 Ticket is valid for up to 5 people travelling together all day for £29 and across wider East Yorkshire zones. You can use these tickets on the Shuttle too so your whole journey to the fair is covered.
For more ticket details, visit the fares section of the East Yorkshire website or the app.
Save £20 on rides at Hull Fair
Fairgoers can once again get money-off vouchers to save 50p on participating rides – a fantastic saving of up to £20 can be had! Simply purchase your Hull Daily Mail from Wednesday, October 8 until Thursday, October 16 to find your page of vouchers each day.
Terms and Conditions apply: Vouchers are valid any day until 6.30pm (closed Sunday). Redeemable at participating rides only. One voucher per ride. Copies of print vouchers will not be accepted.