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Buses replace trains to / from Bradford Forster Square from Saturday 1 to Monday 3 August

Planned Updated: 6 May 2026 10:45

Engineering work is taking place between Bradford Forster Square and Shipley, closing all lines.

LNER:

Trains which usually run to / from Bradford Forster Square will be amended to run to / from Leeds instead.

For Bradford Forster Square, you can use Northern replacement buses between Bradford Forster Square and Shipley and Northern train services between Shipley and Leeds at no extra cost.

You may also use Northern train services between Bradford Interchange and Leeds.

Bradford Interchange is a short distance from Bradford Forster Square.

Northern:

Trains between Skipton and Leeds will call additionally at Kirkstall Forge and Apperley Bridge.

Trains between Ilkley and Leeds will run as normal.

Trains between Bradford Forster Square and Skipton will be diverted to run between Ilkley and Skipton to an amended timetable.

Trains between Leeds / Bradford Forster Square and Ilkley will be diverted to run between Ilkley and Skipton to an amended timetable.

Trains between Bradford Forster Square and Leeds will not run.

Buses will be provided between Bradford Forster Square and Shipley / Ilkley.

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner.

Replacement bus travel advice:

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.

You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.