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Hull Buses Head to North York Moors 2026
16 Jun
Summary
- Seasonal bus service from Hull to North York Moors is back for 2026.
- Funded by Hull and East Riding councils, it runs until September 27.
- Over 2,200 passengers used the service in the previous year.
Passengers from Hull and East Yorkshire can once again access the North York Moors via a seasonal bus service, now running for 2026. This route, identified as the Moorsbus M1, is a collaborative effort supported financially by Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council.
The service operates every Saturday, Sunday, and bank holiday, continuing its run until Sunday, September 27, 2026. East Yorkshire Buses provides a double-decker bus for the M1 route, managed by the community interest company Moorsbus.
Reflecting its popularity, the service aims to build on the success of the previous year. In 2025, a total of 2,249 passengers utilized the Moorsbus M1, with more than 1,300 journeys originating from Hull and the East Riding. The service departs from Hull Paragon Interchange, making stops in Cottingham, Beverley, Driffield, Wetwang, Malton, and Pickering.
For those wishing to explore further into the moors, passengers can transfer to the M3 service. This connecting route provides access to destinations such as Kirkbymoorside, Hutton-Le-Hole, and Danby. Hull City Council recently committed £7,500 to part-fund the service, following an April cabinet meeting authorization.
Councillor Mark Ieronimo highlighted the "extremely popular" nature of the service, noting its expansion to include Saturdays for 2026. Councillor Nick Coultish emphasized the benefits for passengers in Hull and the East Riding, enabling them to discover the attractions of neighboring areas.
