First Halifax, Huddersfield & Calder Valley
Service / Network changes

First Bus introduces improvements to Huddersfield services from 3 September

  • 8 route timetables adjusted for better reliability
  • 184 morning service to arrive in Oldham at 08:30

First West Yorkshire has announced changes to selected services in Huddersfield from Sunday 3 September which will see timetable adjustments on eight routes across the Kirklees area.

The changes have been made to improve reliability on key corridors and support communities with better connectivity for work, education and leisure trips.

These include an earlier journey on the 184 service from Huddersfield bus station to arrive in Oldham at 08:30.

Full details of the changes can be found on the website https://www.firstbus.co.uk/halifax-calder-valley-huddersfield/news-and-service-updates/service-updates/service-changes-3rd 

Kayleigh Ingham, Commercial Director of First West Yorkshire, said: “We are delighted to introduce these enhancements to the network and better reliability for customers. 

“Our network team has worked hard to develop these improvements. We are excited to see the customer reaction and anticipate growing the number of passengers travelling with us.”

Specialist scheduling software has been used to create the new timetables.

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Notes to editors

Media enquiries to Richard Harrison, PR Manager, First Bus North & West Yorkshire 07973 668116 richard.m.harrison@firstbus.co.uk  

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