Station Closures in West Yorkshire to Hinder Travel to the Region’s Natural Landmarks
Travellers planning to visit West Yorkshire this autumn should prepare for major transport changes that may affect access to popular attractions. From Saturday, 30 August, Huddersfield station will shut for 30 days, reopening on 29 September with only three platforms in use. On the same day, Deighton station will close until 2027. These closures, part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade, will impact rail links to and from Manchester, Leeds, York and surrounding areas.
During Huddersfield’s closure, rail operations will be disrupted due to extensive works, including:
- Platform and track redesign,
- Viaduct reinforcement,
- Replacement of the John William Street bridge,
- Signalling upgrades,
- Track renewals.
Services towards Manchester, Leeds, York, Bradford, and Sheffield will be affected, with diversionary routes in place. An hourly replacement bus will connect Huddersfield, Deighton, Mirfield, Dewsbury, and Wakefield Kirkgate during this period.
Brighouse will serve as the main interchange point for customers travelling to and from Huddersfield, with replacement buses running up to every 15 minutes between the two towns. For the other stations we cannot serve during this engineering possession, we will be running rail replacement transport to keep our customers on the move.
Travel plans may now make visiting Beaumont Park, Castle Hill outdoor site, or taking walks around Colne Valley more difficult. Beaumont Park’s woodlands and formal gardens near Huddersfield may see access affected by redirected bus and train routes. Castle Hill, a prominent hilltop landmark overlooking Huddersfield, will be harder to reach due to station limitations. Colne Valley green walking trails may require longer, multi-leg journeys using replacement transport.
Similarly, access to Hardcastle Crags, Ingleton Waterfalls Trail, and Brimham Rocks will be more challenging. Hardcastle Crags’ scenic Hebden Dale trails and the historic Gibson Mill could require additional connections via bus and diverted rail routes. The Ingleton Waterfalls Trail, with its series of waterfalls and forested paths, is expected to be less accessible from Deighton or Huddersfield during the closures. Journeys to Brimham Rocks, noted for its dramatic rock formations, are expected to become more complicated due to nearby station closures and altered transport links.
These closures mark one of the most disruptive phases for West Yorkshire’s rail network in recent years, particularly affecting travellers aiming to visit local outdoor attractions. While travel will be affected in the near term, the upgrades are intended to provide quicker, more dependable rail links and enhanced station amenities once complete. Travellers are encouraged to review updated schedules, allow more time for their trips, and make use of replacement buses when visiting these sites while works continue.
