Residents who use the bus to attend the Telford Balloon Fiesta Night Glow on Friday 28 August 2026 will be able to get home for FREE on specific routes thanks to extended bus services, making it easier, more accessible and more convenient to travel to and from the event.

Passengers already benefit from £2 adult single fares, while children under 16 can travel for free throughout August, making it even more affordable for families to travel to the event by bus.

Working with Arriva, Telford & Wrekin Council has secured a one-night extension to selected services on the commercial bus network to support residents attending the Night Glow and ensure they have convenient transport options to get home after enjoying the evening's entertainment.

The following evening journeys departing from Telford Bus Station will be FREE and operate as follows:

Bus Service 2 – Telford Bus Station to Sutton Hill via Dawley, Woodside and Madeley
8.30pm
9.30pm
10.30pm

Bus Service 3 – Telford Bus Station to Brookside via Hollinswood and Randlay
10.30pm

Bus Service 4 – Telford Bus Station to Leegomery via Oakengates, Ketley and Wellington
9.30pm
10.30pm

Bus Service 5A – Telford Bus Station to Newport via Oakengates, Donnington, Muxton and Lilleshall
10.30pm

Bus Service 7 – Telford Bus Station to Wellington via Oakengates, Donnington, Trench and Hadley
8.30pm
9.30pm
10.30pm

Bus Service 8 – Telford Bus Station to Madeley via Lawley and Lightmoor
9.30pm
10.30pm

*Any regularly timetabled services from Telford Bus Station during this period will remain subject to standard ticket prices.

Residents are encouraged to plan their journeys in advance and make use of the additional services when travelling to and from the Telford Balloon Fiesta Night Glow. Find out more about the Telford Balloon Fiesta