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

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Engineering work details

Starts Saturday 01 August 2026 to Monday 03 August 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

LNER between Bradford Forster Square and London Kings Cross

Northern between Bradford Forster Square and Shipley / Ilkley / Leeds / Skipton, and also between Ilkley / Skipton and Leeds

Description

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.

Replacement buses will run between Bradford Forster Square and Leeds, calling at Shipley.

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:

If you are travelling with Northern, you can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner.

If you are travelling with LNER, these changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel.

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.

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