The majority of services tofrom the railway station use class 333 electrified trains operated by northern trains, on the airedale line to skipton, the wharfedale line to ilkley and the leeds bradford line to leeds. Forster square was built in the late 19th century at the bottom of kirkgate, and named after the 19thcentury politician william edward. Railwaystation bradford forster square railway station. Select an option below to see stepbystep directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in rome2rios travel planner. Interesting information for forster square, bradford, bd1 4ty. Bradford forster square station to leeds 6 ways to travel via train.
Arriving at one of two terminus stations in bradford, welcome to bradford forster square. From 1924 onwards, it was known as bradford forster square. Improvements to bradford s forster square railway station take another step forward article dated friday dec 20, 2019 at 02. On the wharfedale line, it is served by class 333 electric trains run by northern, which also manages the station.
Bradford forster square station train tickets, departures. Barclays bank international division was in bradford but not in leeds because the. Northernoperated trains from bradford forster square depart approximately every thirty minutes to leeds, skipton, and ilkley each. Plans for big improvements to forster square railway station are now open for public consultation. Hotels near bradford forster square railway station, uk. Data is updated weekly and may not reflect unplanned dispruptions such as essential engineering works, weather or otherwise. Bradford interchange is a transport interchange in bradford, west yorkshire, england, which consists of a railway station and combined bus and coach station adjacent. Bradford forster square station, forster square, bradford, west yorkshire, bd1 4hy. The midland hotel, sure hotel collection by best western, bradford. The majority of services tofrom the railway station use class 333 electrified trains operated by northern rail, on the airedale line to skipton, the wharfedale line to ilkley and the leeds bradford line to leeds. Glasgow to bradford forster square station 10 ways to.
Bradford forster square is one of two main railway stations in bradford, west yorkshire. What type of room can i book at the midland hotel, sure hotel collection by best. Whats on near bradford forster square railway station, bradford forster square. Bradford forster square station trains to bradford forster. Welcome to forster square shopping in bradford the leading bradford shopping destination with top most branded bradford shops, finest cafes and restaurants in bradford. Two city centre rail station refurbishment projects will. Frizinghall railway station is situated in the frizinghall district of bradford, west yorkshire, england. At this station, we see a variety of class 333 electric. Forster square, bradford was a square in central bradford that disappeared in the current 2006 broadway development, but gives its name to bradford forster square railway station and a retail park history. Find parking charges, opening hours, postcode and a parking map of bradford forster square station forster square as well as other car parks, street parking, pay and display, parking meters and private garages for rent in bradford. Forster square, bradford was a square in central bradford that disappeared in the current 2006 broadway development, but gives its name to bradford forster square railway station and a retail park.
The images, which are mainly the work of late members, are arranged in thirteen. From what we have seen of the plans, this is an ambitious plan to redevelop bradford forster square railway station, and we would like to invite the council and combined authority to meet with us and discuss their proposals further. This area was formerly the far north west portion of the old station and fish dock. Class 91 in the old bradford forster square july 1989 youtube. Please wash your hands and practise social distancing. The railway station was moved to its current place in the early 1990s. Delayed plans to redevelop forster square railway station have taken a step forward today with the announcement by bradford council that. Bradford forster square railway station is one of two major stations serving bradford, west yorkshire, with rail connections via the airedale line, the wharfedale line, and the leeds bradford line. Bradford forster square station to london 10 ways to.
Bradford interchange, bradford forster square railway station, shipley railway station. Libros en idiomas extranjeros saltar al contenido principal. Bradford forster square station train tickets, departures and timetables northern. The new, larger building would incorporate the arches behind the station and provide a new cafe, information centre, new toilets and seating, parking for 75 cars and a community garden and meadow area. Posts about forster square written by bradfordrail. Bingley railway station is a grade ii listed railway station that serves the town of bingley in west yorkshire, england, and is. Bradford forster square bdq national rail enquiries. Originally it continued in a straight line with a clock in the middle. The first major developments were at bradford, where the two main terminal stations were demolished and replaced by smaller versions. Bring forward first direct train of the day tofrom leeds push back the last direct train of the day tofrom. Photo prints old maps folded maps calendars photo books jigsaws mugs tableware tea towels cushion covers. The society has a collection of images dating from preww2 to the present day. Bradford forster square railway station saltaire railway station. New book presents aerofilms collection of railway images.
There are 10 ways to get from glasgow to bradford forster square station by train, bus, car or plane. Barclays bank international division was in bradford but not in leeds because the overseas dealings. Forster square in bradford is in the yorkshire and the humber region of england. History buffs will enjoy exploring bradford, and all visitors are sure to. Forster square, bradford, bd1 4hu, united kingdom excellent location show map. The statue centre is of richard oastler, who fought against the use of child labour in the mills. Bradford forster square to leeds 17 february 2020 16 may 2020. Bradford forster square railway station project gutenberg.
Foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns. Ilkley railway station is a railway station in ilkley, in the city of bradford, west yorkshire, england. Included are some interesting views of the vast railway land that was valley road goods, now totally. Bradford forster square railway station serves bradford, west yorkshire, england. Midland hotel 1890, bradford historic hotels of the. Forster square offers great shopping, easily accessible by road and rail forster square station is just around the corner.
Bradford forster square station forster square bradford west yorkshire bd1 4hy. Trains at bradford forster square 01092016 youtube. It is on the midland main line from london st pancras to the east midlands and the terminus of the marston vale line from bletchley through bedford st johns. Bradford council and the west yorkshire combined authority, together with network rail and northern are planning a major redevelopment of bradford forster square station. Bradford forster square station forster square bradford west yorkshire bd1.
The interchange, which was designed in 1962, was hailed as a showpiece of european design and was opened on 14 january 1973. Midland hotel and railway station station forster square, bradford, west yorkshire. The intercity services were moved to forster square station in 1992 when the line was electrified. Book direct child tickets first class first class menus first class lounges first class weekend and bank holiday offer.
Oct 16, 2017 one of the first class 91 sets in the old platforms of the decrepit forster square station. Carters toy shop bradford carters, city house, west. The postcode is within the city wardelectoral division, which is in the constituency of bradford west. Situated in the heart of bradford, 100 yards from forster square mainline railway station. Holbeck low level station closed 1958 armley canal road closed 1965 kirkstall closed 1965 kirkstall forge closed 1905. Shipley railway station serves the historic market town of shipley in west yorkshire, england. Forster square station, bradford interchange station, or frizinghall station.
Travel by train from bradford forster square to london in 2h 29m. Shops include next, mothercare, boots, outfit, currys, asda living and lots more. Were planning to replace the existing station as well as the lift and staircase tower. The bulk of the original station was to the south of school street which no longer exists but passed over the station and lines into the goods shed. The wool exchange is situated feet south of bradford forster square railway station. How to get from bradford forster square station to leeds by train, bus, taxi, car. Check out here for more about car parking in bradford, regular opening times, late night shopping. The station is built on a small part of the site of bradford forster square 1st. The other main railway station in the city is bradford interchange, about 10 minutes on foot from forster. There is a significant amount of history attached to the midland hotel. In contrast, from 187980 onward the directories show the other terminal as exchange station, drake st. Bradford forster square railway station map and location.
Class 91 in the old bradford forster square july 1989 duration. Forster square station concourse, newspaper cutting 1962. Book hotels and other accommodations near peace museum, bradford police museum, and. The majority of services tofrom the railway station use class 333 electrified trains operated by northern, on the airedale line to skipton, the wharfedale line to ilkley and the leeds bradford line to leeds. The wall was at some point reconstructed to turn left around the corner. Bedford railway station formerly bedford midland road is the larger of two railway stations in the town of bedford in bedfordshire, england. Until 1958, it was a spacious city square, triangular in shape, with public gardens and a statue of forster in the centre. Bradford forster square station trains to bradford forster square. Apr 16, 2019 during the 1970s and 1980s, bradford interchange was considered the mainline station for bradford with express services to london kings cross, transpennine services to liverpool and newcastle and summer saturday services to the southwest. Nov 01, 2017 old forster square station with views of the area of valley goods yards.
Trains from bradford forster square are operated by northern trains and london north eastern railway. If you book with us then find a cheaper fare becomes available for the exact same journey on raileasy we will refund the original free of charge when you. Bradford forster square railway station wikimili, the. Bradford forster square railway station simple english. This page combines information for the address forster square, bradford, bd1 4ty, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. Improvements to bradfords forster square railway station.
Bradford forster square railway station map england. Forster square was built in the late 19th century at the bottom of kirkgate, and named after the 19thcentury politician william edward forster. Andrew wilson see also leeds bradford bradfords forster square station concourse in1962. Delayed plans to redevelop forster square railway station have taken a step forward today with the announcement by bradford council that a design and build contractor has been appointed. Events near bradford forster square railway station. Old forster square station with views of the area of valley goods yards. Check out our resources for adapting to these times. Bradford interchange station, formerly bradford exchange and jointly owned by gnr and the lancashire and yorkshire railway. Bradford forster square avanti west coast book cheap. Ilkley to leeds and bradford forster square wharfedale line. Bradford forster square station redeveloped bradford. Forster square in central bradford was redeveloped in the 2006 broadway development, but gives its name to bradford forster square railway station and a retail park. There are 10 ways to get from bradford forster square station to london by train, bus, rideshare, car or plane. See 39 photos and 8 tips from 686 visitors to bradford forster square railway station bdq.
Direct platform level access to the retail park, improving passenger numbers, and reducing car journeys cross rail linking to the interchange. In leeds, the old central station had closed in 1967, its trains being diverted into city station newly rebuilt to accommodate these. Guests have free wifi, a cardio gym and a restaurant. Bradford forster square railway station bdq train station. Saltaire railway station serves the village of saltaire near shipley in west yorkshire, england. Bradford forster square bradford forster square station forster square bradford west yorkshire bd1 4hy. Old train station train stations midland hotel train platform best free email northern england west yorkshire bradford new pictures. Today sees a hotel that has undergone a transformation, with investment to all areas of the building, restoring it to its original greatness. Traintime bradford forster square to saltaire train times.
Forster square was laid out in the late19th century at the bottom of kirkgate, and named after the 19thcentury politician william edward forster. Forster square shopping in bradford shops, cafes and. Trains bradford forster square to london cheap tickets. Bradford is a city in the northern english county of west yorkshire, and the major settlement in the city of bradford. View live departures, latest timetable or book your train ticket to or from bradford forster square station directly at northern. The station, an unstaffed halt 2 miles 3 km north of bradford forster square is on the airedale line, and all trains serving it are operated by northern trains. If your coming into bradford for the first time, get the. Bradford forster square station trains to bradford. Bradford forster square station train tickets, departures and. Bradford forster square railway station 8th november 2014 011. Bradford forster square railway station map england mapcarta. This web page describes our proposals which were consulted on in december 2017. The bradford post office directory says that the midland terminal is at station, bottom of kirkgate 1856, 1863, 1898 or station, forster square 1916, 1927. The wool exchange building in bradford, west yorkshire, england is a grade ilisted building built as a wooltrading centre in the 19th century.