Huddersfield Station Faces 44 Days of Closures
Huddersfield station is heading into another round of closures just days after reopening following major engineering work. The disruption will affect journeys across West Yorkshire and the wider TransPennine network, with some trains diverted and others replaced by buses. The biggest headache comes over Christmas and January, when normal connections through Huddersfield will disappear for several weeks.
Dates and Routes to Check Before Travelling
- Station closed: 10–11 October, 14–15 November, 13 December and 20 December.
- Long closure: After the final service on 24 December until 31 January; reopening 1 February.
- This weekend: No trains will run to, from or through Huddersfield.
- Alternatives: Some TPE trains divert via Brighouse; replacement buses serve affected sections.
- Sunday 11 October: A separate TPE conductor strike will mean limited services; no replacement buses will be provided specifically for trains cancelled by the strike.
The closures are part of a major rebuild of Huddersfield station and the tracks around it. Recent work has added more than 2km of new track, extended platforms and sections of the subway, while restoration of the historic roof continues. The wider project also includes a new accessible footbridge and lifts, with the route being prepared for electric trains and longer services once the upgrade is complete
Even outside the full closures, Huddersfield is not operating normally. The station currently has three platforms instead of six, and its car park is closed until mid-2027. Some Northern services between Leeds, Bradford and Huddersfield are also altered, with an hourly replacement bus linking Huddersfield and Brighouse for onward connections. Anyone travelling through the area should check the specific operator timetable, not assume the usual route is running.
“The work that has been completed over the last 16 days in the Huddersfield area is another crucial step towards delivering the benefits that the Transpennine Route Upgrade will bring for customers across the North."
Journeys will still be possible during much of the disruption, but some will involve diversions, bus transfers or longer travel times. Replacement vehicles may also be busier than usual. Anyone travelling through Huddersfield over Christmas or in January should check the updated journey planner before departure and leave extra time where a bus connection replaces part of the rail journey.