Hull Fair Buses 2026: Walking Route, Bus Services & Travel Guide
How to reach Hull Fair by bus, park-and-ride shuttle, taxi or on foot from Hull Paragon Interchange — including the 20-minute walking route down Anlaby Road.
Getting to Hull Fair 2026 without a car
Hull Fair runs from Friday 9 to Saturday 17 October 2026 at Walton Street, with no fair on Sunday 11 October. Walton Street and the residential terraces surrounding it are closed to general traffic during the fair, which means arriving without a car is often the easier and faster option.
Walking from Hull Paragon Interchange (The Insider Route)
The walk from Hull Paragon Interchange to Walton Street is 1.3 miles and takes approximately 20 to 25 minutes on a flat, well-lit, wide-pavement route. On busy Friday and Saturday evenings it is frequently faster than sitting in stationary Anlaby Road traffic.
- Step 1: Exit the main station entrance onto Ferensway, then turn right and walk toward Anlaby Road (A1105).
- Step 2: Walk west along Anlaby Road, passing Hull Royal Infirmary on your left and the railway arches overhead.
- Step 3: Turn right into West Park through the MKM Stadium gates. Walton Street is directly ahead, signposted and busy with fairgoers.
The route is suitable for pushchairs and is clearly signposted once you enter West Park. The illuminated big wheel is visible from a distance and helps orientate first-time visitors.
Bus services from Hull Paragon Interchange
Hull City Council confirms that additional bus services operate during Hull Fair. Two main operators run frequent services along Anlaby Road:
- East Yorkshire Buses: Runs dedicated Hull Fair special shuttles between the Interchange and the fairground during the event. Regular services 56, 57, and 66 also stop along Anlaby Road close to West Park. Check the East Yorkshire Buses journey planner for your specific travel date, as fair-period diversions can alter boarding stops.
- Stagecoach: Services 2, 3, 4, and 5 operate frequently along Anlaby Road toward Walton Street and the stadium approach. Late-night return services run until after the fair closes at 11:00 PM.
Always use the current East Yorkshire Buses or Stagecoach journey planner on the day of your visit. Do not rely on a previous year's timetable: service numbers, diversions, and last departure times change from year to year.
Official park-and-ride shuttles
Hull City Council lists two dedicated Hull Fair park-and-ride sites with shuttle buses running every 10 to 15 minutes:
- Priory Park — Henry Boot Way, Hull HU4 7DY. Parking is free at this site; only the shuttle bus fare applies. The site is open until 11:00 PM each operating night of the fair.
- Humber Bridge — Ferriby Road, Hessle HU13 0JG. Ideal for visitors approaching from the Humber Bridge or from the west. Buses run every 10 to 15 minutes and the site is open until 11:00 PM.
The council's Hull Fair travel notice confirms both park-and-ride locations and 11:00 PM site hours. Site closing time is not a promise that a bus leaves at exactly 11pm; check current return timetables and fares with the operator before travelling, and note the last departure before entering the fair.
Taxis and private hire
A hackney carriage rank operates at Hull Paragon Interchange. For private hire and app-based services (Uber, 35/Drive, Hull Cars), the approved drop-off points are along Anlaby Road near the West Park / MKM Stadium entrance, or Calvert Lane to the north. Walton Street and the surrounding residential roads are closed to non-permit vehicles; do not ask a driver to attempt access.
When leaving the fair, consider walking five minutes toward Hull Royal Infirmary or Chanterlands Avenue before booking a return cab. This reduces waiting time in the traffic-congested Walton Street area and avoids surge pricing triggered by demand near the gates.
Practical tips before you travel
- Check your return journey before entering the fair: note the bus stop location, route number and last departure time.
- Card payments may fail: 100,000+ visitors crowd Walton Street on peak nights, causing 4G/5G congestion that makes contactless card readers unreliable. Withdraw cash from a high-street ATM before travelling, not from on-site machines which charge £2.50 to £3.50 per withdrawal.
- Boarding stops may move: road closures and temporary restrictions affect Walton Street and surrounding roads, so confirm current stop locations with the operator.
- Arrive early on Saturdays: the fair opens at noon on Saturday 10 and Saturday 17 October. Bus services fill quickly from midday on these days.
Read our complete Hull Fair parking guide for car park options and road closure details, check the day-by-day timetable, or return to the main Hull Fair guide.