Long-Term Closure of Deighton Station to Disrupt Travel Until 2027
Deighton station will close temporarily from August 30 as part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU), a major infrastructure project to modernise rail services across Northern England. While closed, passengers must use an hourly replacement bus service between Huddersfield and Deighton. From September 29, 2025, this service will add a stop at Brighouse, improving connections to Manchester, Dewsbury, and Leeds.
Nearby pedestrian routes will also be impacted. Whitacre Street, already closed to vehicles, will close to pedestrians from August 20, 2025, through July 2026 to allow full bridge replacement. The work is needed to create space for new tracks and overhead electric lines as part of upgrading the railway corridor. During construction, locals and travelers will need to find alternative routes.
Our rail replacement service will ensure customers can continue to travel with minimised impact, connecting into a variety of rail services at both Brighouse and Huddersfield. Improvements to both stations will ensure the connection is as seamless as possible, however, journey times will be extended.
For regular users, the closure means longer travel times and the need to plan ahead. Compared to trains, the replacement bus service takes more time, and transfers at Huddersfield and Brighouse may involve longer waits. Key details include:
- An hourly bus service between Huddersfield and Deighton throughout closure
- Extension to Brighouse from September 29, 2025
- Longer journeys with possible waiting times during transfers
Places such as Bradley Park Golf Course, the Calder and Hebble Navigation path and Leeds Road Sports Complex that people usually reach via Deighton station might become more difficult to get to especially for those without other travel options. Pedestrian access will also be disrupted. Whitacre Street’s closure affects routes to Deighton Working Men’s Club, Ashbrow Road shops, and Kirklees College Engineering Centre. Places usually minutes on foot from the station could require longer, less direct routes during closure.
The TRU is a long-term project affecting travel across the region for years. These disruptions might be inconvenient for local travelers and people with mobility challenges, but the upgrades are designed to enhance capacity and reliability in the future. To minimise inconvenience, passengers should:
- Plan trips ahead, factoring in longer travel times and delays
- Check maps and transport updates regularly
- Consider alternative routes to maintain access
- Stay informed about project progress and schedule changes
