Bradford Interchange is one of two train stations serving Bradford's city centre. Bradford is such…read morean exciting city with so much money and investment being spent on it over the past few years to the point where it's now been awarded the UK City of Culture for 2025, it really does seem they've left Bradford Interchange behind. Bradford Interchange, as suggested by the name is a transport interchange station for bus and rail services, although to avoid confusion with nearby Bradford Forster Square, railway companies will refer to the station as a whole, as Bradford Interchange. In terms of passengers, Bradford Interchange is the most used train station in the city, ahead of Forster Square. The station is managed by Northern Trains and the West Yorkshire Metro (Owned by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority). The majority of railway services are served by Northern Trains, but Grand Central also provide services from this station. The station looks fairly unique from the outside due to the roof, which looks unlike most other train stations I've visited, however as you get inside it just looks and feels run-down and dirty, especially in the main square of the station. The platforms were fine, unlike any other station in a small city or large town across England. I used the station most recently on a trip from Hull, it was fairly easy to navigate the station from getting off the train to the exits, although it is fairly small so would be more difficult to get lost than anything else. A lack of staff around the station is also sad to see, the only staff member I managed to find across the whole bus and train station was a toilet cleaner. PRO TIP: Make sure you carry change if you want to use the toilet as they are not free, otherwise you may be able to gain access to the accessible toilet which does not require payment. Again, strongly against this, you shouldn't have to pay to pee... there's a lack of public toilets as there is and it is only going to encourage public urination, and just doesn't feel right to me. 2* - Certainly struggling from a lack of investment and has seen better days, while providing useful services into the city, and the location of the train station is in close proximity to all of the city's shops and tourist attractions, it just needs vast improvement.

Bradford Interchange seems like a forgotten little train station. It is almost completely sparse…read moreand it looks like the station has had better days. There's a Greggs, WH Smith and a small newsagent-y kind of shop here. Nothing memorable, nothing fantastic. There was a flower stand right outside for all tos elast minute gifts and plenty of taxis as you exit so great for making a quick escape from such a drab place. The carpark/drop-off area didn't seem very large and the station is actually a little hidden from the main part of Bradford. The metal seating was painted red but that's as colorful and warm as the station gets. Trains run frequently enough to Leeds, not sure why else you would need to come here.

Huddersfield Train Station is managed by TransPennine Express who serve the station on their North…read moreTransPennine Route, with the station being in-between Manchester and Leeds. The station is located in a grand, old building which in terms of exterior, is one of my favourite buildings in Huddersfield. Station Facts: - It is a Grade I listed building that opened in 1847 - The second busiest station in West Yorkshire, serving around 5 million people per year. - It is served by Transpennine Express who manage the station, with some local services provided by Northern - Get into Leeds in around 20 minutes Destinations served from the station include Manchester, Liverpool, Newcastle, York, Scarborough and Hull. If you're heading into London, your best bet would be changing at either Leeds, Sheffield or York. The facilities inside the station are basic at best, but the station is reasonable and perfectly fine for a town. The staff inside the station are friendly and up to the standard that you'd usually find around Yorkshire. 3*

Train stations don't get much simpler than Huddersfield, easy to navigate, always clean, helpful…read morestaff and a kitty....... Yes you heard me, kitty.

Really clean, good facilities and plenty of staff to ask for help if you need any…read more A good selection of places to get snacks for your journey. Bars, cafe and other eateries. Boots if you need any other bits and pieces.

I think we had a great experience here. It's not as exciting as King's Cross, but still has a cool…read morefeeling. We were lucky enough to book through that program that allows you to go to their private lounge first. So overall, the place seemed clean.

This is a handy little two-platform station perfect for getting between Leeds city centre and…read moreHeadingley. Regular services also run to Knaresborough and there's an hourly train to York. The station has bike racks and a car park. It's staffed occasionally but doesn't have a dedicated ticket office and the station buildings are now not in use. However, it does have electronic ticket machines. There are seats but no covered waiting areas, so bring an umbrella if you're using the station on a rainy day. There's also a bit of an access issue here; the platforms are accessed by steps and there are no lifts so passengers with disabilities may need help in getting to the platforms.

Harrogate Train Station is the main railway station serving the town of Harrogate in North…read moreYorkshire, it is a rather small station, with three platforms, although they only tend to use two of them. Pretty much all services go into Leeds (29 km north of here), so odds are, you may need to change trains there, depending on where you are going, as I had to, to get back to Manchester. The station is served by both LNER and Northern Rail, with the latter managing the station and providing the majority of the services that use the station. It's a typical old-school station, lots of steps and walking across the footbridge between platforms, there are lifts though if you have access needs or a heavy suitcase. There isn't much in terms of food/drink inside the station, I did notice a Cafe, next to the Ticket Hall, but this was closed on both my journeys to and from the station - being right in the town centre, it is easy enough to hop across to get a snack / bite to eat there. There is a small waiting area on the platforms, with a couple of places to sit down under shelter. Access to other modes of transportation to continue your journey is also good, with a taxi rank outside the station, and an adjacent bus station. The station is staffed, and the staff seem friendly enough. PRO TIP: If you're picking up or returning a parcel, there is an Amazon Locker, and an InPost Locker, right outside the station which can be handy. 3*

Dreadful, such an ugly train station. Two stars only because of the sitting area which is the only…read moregood thing about this station. Also area around the station is quite rough, doesn't feel safe to walk.

It's an older, large station that is extremely busy but also easy to navigate to get to your…read moretransportation on time. Though it's older, it's clean with several places to grab food or coffee. Signage is really good and makes things easier trying to get through a big crowd to your platform.

Very convenient and effective train station where you can take bullet trains to London from…read moreManchester. Shoppes and what not fill up the area and tickets are very convenient to purchase on the app Trainline. Highly recommended!

Passed through York Station while traveling to Liverpool. The station was small and easy to…read morenavigate. Facilities like restrooms, seating, and clear signage (with constant reminders to "walk on the left") were good, though food options were limited. The biggest drawback was having to carry luggage up and down stairs, as we didn't see any ramps. Staff were helpful, and trains ran on time. Overall, a convenient and efficient small station. Saluti

The York railway station is a lovely halfway point between Edinburgh and London Kings Cross. It's…read moreeasy to navigate and provides an excellent stopping point for travel across the United Kingdom! It's a common transfer point for those needing to make a connecting train but it's easy to get around.

Great stop on the way from Scotland to London. Town looked great and beautiful. Snack area was nice.read more