Hull Fair is Back – Let Us Take You There

Today Wed 30th Sep 2026

Hull Fair is Back – Let Us Take You There

The bright lights, thrilling rides, famous food stalls and unbeatable atmosphere can mean only one thing – Hull Fair is back.

Every year, hundreds of thousands of visitors head to Walton Street to enjoy one of Europe's largest travelling fairs. Whether you're planning a family evening out, meeting friends for a night on the rides, or simply looking forward to your annual helping of brandy snaps and candy floss, East Yorkshire Buses is the easiest way to get there and back.

Forget the stress of traffic, road closures and finding somewhere to park. With frequent buses serving the Anlaby Road corridor from across Hull and the East Riding, you can sit back, relax and start enjoying the evening before you even arrive.

Getting to Hull Fair

Customers should use bus stops on Anlaby Road, which offer the shortest walk to and from the fairground.

Our regular network provides easy access to Hull Fair from communities across the region, including Hessle, Anlaby, Willerby, Cottingham, Brough, Swanland, Kirk Ella and east Hull.

Services serving the fair include:

  • 51 - Hull to Wymersley Road
  • 52 - Hull to Willerby Square via Willerby Parkway and Anlaby
  • 53 - Hull to Swanland via Anlaby
  • 54 - Hull to Castle Hill Hospital
  • 55 - Hull to Goole via Ferriby, Brough, Elloughton, The Caves, Gilberdyke and Howden
  • 55A - Hull to Elloughton via Anlaby, Ferriby and Brough
  • 56 - Castle Hill Hospital to Longhill via Priory Road, Hull Royal Infirmary and Hull Interchange
  • 57 - Hessle to Longhill via Hull Interchange
  • 58 - Hessle to Castle Hill Hospital via Anlaby Road, Hull Royal Infirmary, Beverley Road, the University and Cottingham

Customers travelling from further afield can also connect easily via Hull Paragon Interchange.

Special Hull Fair Shuttle Buses

For even greater convenience, we'll be running additional 56F Hull Fair services between Hull Interchange and Hull Fair throughout the event.

To Hull Fair

Weekdays

  • From 17:00, then at frequent intervals until 20:30

Saturdays

  • From 12:00, then at frequent intervals until 20:30

Returning to the City Centre

Buses will depart from Hull Fair from 17:15, operating at frequent intervals to Hull Interchange until 20:45, calling at the Midland Street stop for Hull Paragon Interchange on the way.

From 21:00, buses will continue through to Longhill, Wansbeck Road, providing direct links into east Hull throughout the evening.

Extra Buses Home After the Fair

Nobody wants to cut their evening short to catch the last bus home. That's why we've added extra journeys on a number of routes to help you stay longer and enjoy everything Hull Fair has to offer.

Extra 56F Services to Cottingham

Additional journeys to Cottingham Green Shelter will depart at:

  • 20:41
  • 21:31
  • 22:31
  • 23:31

Extra 54F Services to Willerby

Additional journeys from Anlaby Road Stadium to Willerby Square will depart at:

  • 21:51
  • 22:51

Extra 58F Services via Beverley Road

Additional journeys from Anlaby Road Stadium to Cottingham Grove will depart at:

  • 21:05
  • 22:05
  • 23:05

Extra 58F Services to Hessle

Additional journeys from Anlaby Road Stadium to Hessle Square will depart at:

  • 20:31
  • 21:31
  • 22:31

Leave the Car Behind

Hull Fair is all about making memories, from giant rides and traditional fairground games to favourite family treats and spectacular evening views across the fairground.

By travelling with East Yorkshire Buses, you can spend less time worrying about parking and queues and more time enjoying everything that Hull Fair has to offer.

Plan your journey, grab your friends and family, and we'll take care of the rest. We'll see you at Hull Fair! 🎡🚌