Midweek Diesel
Let the train take the strain.
On selected Wednesdays, a heritage Diesel will run a passenger service, working to the Yellow Timetable.
There’s plenty to keep you busy at the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, whatever the weather.
- Five miles of heritage railway to journey along
- Six individual stations, full of character
- An Exhibition Shed displaying vintage coaches and historic engines
- The Carriage Works Museum, one of the finest collections of restored railway carriages
- The Engine Shed is full of exhibits and memorabilia of how railways used to be
- Gift shops at Haworth & Oxenhope
- Buffet Car at Oxenhope & On-Station buffet at Keighley
- The Tea Hut at Oakworth Station
One of the below trains will be in service; visit the Weekly Roster to learn more.
DATES
2nd, 23rd & 30th April
7th, 14th & 21st May
1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd October
144011 BR Diesel Multiple Unit Class 144
The Class 144 Diesel Multiple Unit was built in 1986 to operate local services in West Yorkshire. It was a joint venture between British Rail (who produced the underframes in Derby) and Walter Alexander & Co (who made the bodies in Falkirk). Final assembly and fitting out were done in Derby by British Rail. The unit was based at Neville Hill depot in Leeds for its whole working life before being withdrawn in 2020, after 34 years of service.
M79964 Waggon & Maschinenbau Diesel Railbus
Most rural branch lines had a low passenger carrying figures, and the answer seemed to come in the way of single-car diesel railbuses – effectively a bus on rails. However, these did not stem the tide of closures; the railbuses and the branch lines they served disappeared into history.
First introduced in 1956, the last of the Class 101 multiple units was not withdrawn until 2003, 47 years after its introduction. Found almost everywhere, the use of the class was notably concentrated on services in the east of Scotland, West Midlands, North East and West Yorkshire.
Event Information
Regular fares are available, with full-line return on sale on the day at any booking office, along with single and return fares. Membership and Resident Railcard discounts are valid and usable on the day.
| TICKET | ON THE DAY | ONLINE 3 DAYS IN ADVANCE |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £23.00 | £20.70 |
| Child (5-15) | £11.50 | £10.35 |
| Child under 5 | FREE | FREE |
| Family Offers | ||
| One Adult & One Child | £28.75 | £25.85 |
| Two Adults & Three Children | £57.50 | £51.75 |
| Local Resident Card Holder & Members | £11.50 | N/A |
If you live in Postcode areas BD20, BD21, or BD22, you can take advantage of special reduced fares by having a Residents Railcard. The website has more information about how to apply.
The Mid-Week Diesel Service will work to the Yellow Timetable and take 6 round trips along the Worth Valley.
| Notes: |  |
| | | | |
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| Oxenhope | d | 1000 |
1100 |
1200 |
1330 |
1430 |
1530 |
| Haworth | d | 1005 |
1105 |
1205 |
1335 |
1435 |
1535 |
| Oakworth | d | 1008 |
1108 |
1208 |
1338 |
1438 |
1538 |
| Damems | d | 1010x |
1110x |
1210x |
1340x |
1440x |
1540x |
Ingrow West |
d | 1013 |
1113 |
1213 |
1343 |
1443 |
1543 |
Keighley |
a | 1020 |
1120 |
1220 |
1350 |
1450 |
1550 |
| Notes: | | | | | | |
|
| Keighley |
d | 1030 |
1130 |
1230 |
1400 |
1500 |
1600 |
| Ingrow West |
d | 1035 |
1135 |
1235 |
1405 |
1505 |
1605 |
| Damems | d | 1038x |
1138x |
1238x |
1408x |
1508x |
1608x |
| Oakworth | d | 1041 |
1141 |
1241 |
1411 |
1511 |
1611 |
| Haworth | d | 1045 |
1145 |
1245 |
1415 |
1515 |
1615 |
| Oxenhope | a | 1050 |
1150 |
1250 |
1420 |
1520 |
1620 |
Key:
| a | Arrival Time |
| d | Departure Time |
| x | Request Stop. To board a train, inform the station staff. To alight from a train, inform the Train Guard before the train leaves the previous station. |
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Connections with National Rail services to Leeds, Bradford, Skipton & beyond |
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Alight at Ingrow for “Rail Story” museums & exhibitions. |
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Diesel Train |
These are the perfect spots to stop along the railway for a bite to eat, a brew, or a pint.
The Old Parcels Office, overlooking the tracks of Keighley Station from the bridge, its the railway’s recently refurbished venue for great food and drink in the centre of Keighley.
Our days start with hearty breakfasts and freshly ground coffee, and from lunchtime, you can enjoy a wider selection of dishes prepared with local ingredients to suit every appetite.
Take time out between trains and enjoy a proper Yorkshire brew with Taylors of Harrogate and Yorkshire Teas, or take something a bit stronger, like one of our house cocktails made with the best spirits and liqueurs. Families can relax as kids are well catered for with their menu packed with favourites, healthy and tasty.
The Old Parcels Office serves meals all day accompanied by hand-pulled real ale, a choice of real bottled beers, quality lagers, and ciders that will quench your thirst and keep you fuelled up to visit the railway’s museums and historic stations.
A traditional pub with a warm welcome, a perfect space for meetings or celebrations.
OPENING TIMES
| WED | 09.00 – 17.00 |
| THUR | 09.00 – 17.00 |
| FRI | 09.00 – 22.00 |
| SAT | 09.00 – 22.00 |
| SUN | 09.00 – 17.00 |
The Old Parcels Office will also be open on days when trains run.. Check the timetable to find out the running days.
In 1982 the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway invested in an atmospheric tearoom. You can now enjoy lunch and refreshment breaks throughout the day seated in a railway carriage that used to speed along Britain’s mainline railway network. Besides top-quality tea, coffee, and other soft drinks, the tearoom offers sandwiches, pies, cakes and biscuits!
OPENING TIMES
9.30 am until 4.30 pm
The Buffet Car will be open on days when trains run, every weekend all year and during holidays. Have a look at the timetable to find out the running days.
Sit a while and enjoy a nice cup of tea outside the historic station’s Tea Hut and explore the Goods Yard or the trains passing through the station. Enjoy the spirit of a true country station and the open spaces of the Worth Valley as well as top-quality teas, snacks & confectionary.
OPENING TIMES
10.00 am until 4.30 pm
The Tea Hut is opening on running days between March & September.
If you don’t have time to visit the Old Parcels Office, the Buffet is also open whenever passenger trains run. Positioned on the platform, the buffet is an old W. H. Smith bookstall; you can buy hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches and sweets.
Directly alongside the Buffet is a gift shop, selling books, souvenirs and lots of little gifts.
OPENING TIMES
9.30 am until 4.30 pm
The Buffet will be open on days when trains run, every weekend all year and during holidays. Have a look at the timetable to find out the running days.
The Keighley & Worth Valley is unique because most of our trains convey a real-ale buffet car, serving real-ale from traditional hand pumps. The buffet car also serves tea, coffee and a wide selection of soft drinks & snacks – but it’s the real-ale that is the real treat for our passengers.
But how does a traditional beer barrel with sediment remain drinkable on a moving train? The beer is drawn from the cask before the journey into a specially made drum on the train, ensuring a perfect pint throughout the day. The Railway uses local breweries, and on selected weekends, there can be up to three real-ales on board – we usually try to have two at least!
OPENING TIMES
You can check on the timetable to see when the On-Train bar is conveyed by looking for the coffee cup symbol in the notes section.
Members & Local Resident Car holders can enjoy a discount on it too.
Keighley & Worth Valley Railway is around 40 minutes from Leeds and 25 minutes from Bradford, and five of the six stations along the line have parking.
| STATION | ADDRESS | PARKING |
|---|---|---|
| Keighley Station | Station Bridge, Keighley. BD21 4HP | Limited free parking |
| Ingrow West Station | South Street, Ingrow, Keighley. BD21 5AX | Large free parking |
| Damems Station | Damems Lane, Damems, Keighley BD22 7AR | No Access |
| Oakworth Station | Station Road, Oakworth, Keighley. BD22 0DZ | Small free uneven car park |
| Haworth Station | Station Road, Haworth, Keighley. BD22 8NJ | Large pay & display parking |
| Oxenhope Station | Station Road, Oxenhope, Keighley. BD22 9LB | Large free parking & overflow |
On the Bus
Transdev Keighley Bus Company buses serve Keighley, Skipton, Ilkley, Bradford, Leeds and surrounding areas click here for times of these services and all services through Haworth and the Worth Valley.
Shortlisted for the accolade of “Britain’s Most Scenic Bus Route”, Transdev service B3 provides a link from Hebden Bridge Station on the line from West Yorkshire via the Calder Valley route to Manchester Victoria. The service operates hourly from Hebden Bridge to Oxenhope, Haworth and Keighley, click here for times.
By Train
Keighley station is on the National Rail network. There are fast electric trains to Leeds & Bradford Forster Square every 30 minutes Monday – Saturday with an hourly service on Sundays. In Addition, Keighley is also served by long-distance trains between Leeds, Lancaster, Morecambe and, Carlisle & London Kings Cross.
Northern operates local rail services through Keighley. For train times and fares from your local station to Keighley, visit National Rail Enquiries.
Well-behaved dogs are welcome on our regular timetabled trains, provided they do not disturb or inconvenience other passengers. Please note that dogs are not permitted on carriage seats.
All dogs travel free of charge.
You can learn more about our four-legged friends by visiting the railway on our Dog Policy Page.
The Keighley & Worth Valley Railway attracts a wide variety of visitors and welcomes all in society irrespective of age, gender, or any impairment, whether physical, intellectual, or sensory. The KWVR strives to provide access for people of all ages with various mobility or other special needs wherever possible.
We are committed to making everyone’s visit to the railway as enjoyable as possible.
You can find out more about it in the Accessibility Section of the website.