Hull Trains Backs Humber Street Sesh 2025 With Free Festival Travel
Popular open-access rail operator Hull Trains has announced its continued support for one of the city’s most anticipated cultural events, Humber Street Sesh 2025. As a customer-focused company, the firm is encouraging festivalgoers to visit Hull by offering free rail travel on Saturday 2nd August and Sunday 3rd August.
Now in its sixth year of partnership with the grassroots music celebration, Hull Trains continues to demonstrate its commitment to the local creative scene and promotion of sustainable travel by providing complimentary journeys between Doncaster and Hull, with stops at Selby, Howden, and Brough also included in the initiative.
This year’s festival promises another unforgettable weekend, with over 100 emerging and established artists performing across multiple stages. The Hull Trains Dead Bod Stage returns as a fan favourite, spotlighting a diverse mix of regional talent and paying homage to the city’s maritime heritage.
Louise Mendham, Service Delivery Director at Hull Trains, said: “We’re proud to continue our support for Humber Street Sesh. It’s a festival that captures the community spirit of Hull and showcases the incredible musical talent in our region.
“Offering free travel is just our way of helping more people experience the event while promoting greener, sustainable transport. Rail travel continues to be one of the most environmentally friendly ways to get around, and Hull Trains remains committed in our efforts to reduce carbon emissions across the Humber region.”
Dave Mays, Festival Director, added: “Hull Trains has been a fantastic long-term partner in helping us grow the Sesh into a greener, more accessible event. The company’s continued support, both through the free travel initiative and by sponsoring the popular Dead Bod Stage, is a huge boost to our mission of celebrating local music while reducing our environmental impact.”
Humber Street Sesh 2025 – Free Travel for Ticketholders – Terms and Conditions
Hull trains are offering free travel to and from Hull from specified stations for Humber Street Sesh ticket holders.
Festival goers can access free travel by simply showing their Humber Street Sesh wristband or ticket to a member of the Hull Trains onboard team. The offer is valid on standard class services from Doncaster, Selby, Howden, or Brough to Hull on Saturday 2nd August, and on southbound morning services the following day, Sunday 3rd August.
To validate the free travel offer, you must present your proof of Humber Street Sesh ticket purchase and/or wristband on board.
This offer is valid on Hull Trains services only on Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd August for travel from Doncaster, Selby, Howden or Brough to Hull.
Valid services are as follows:
Saturday 2nd Aug (to/from Hull)
• Northbound (between Doncaster-Hull): 11:26, 13:30, 16:28
• Southbound (between Hull-Doncaster): 15:31
Sunday 3rd Aug (from Hull)
• Southbound (between Hull-Doncaster): 08:09, 09:03, 12:48
View the timetable for departures from Brough, Howden and Selby.
Free travel is valid in Standard Class only.
This offer is NOT valid on Northern, TransPennine or LNER services, and you will be asked to purchase a ticket if you travel with these operators.
Hull Trains allow children under 12 as per Humber Street Sesh T&Cs to travel with an adult with who has a wristband and or ticket.
Find out more about travel options here.