Kirklees Safer Communities Service
1st Floor – Estate Buildings
Railway Street
Huddersfield
HD1 1JY
Email: CommunitySafety.StrategyUnit@kirklees.gov.uk

Directions on arriving in Huddersfield

From the Bus Station/Car Park

Walk out of the bus station main entrance and turn left on to Upper Head Row. Walk down Dundas Street and on to Market Street past Sainsbury’s. Cross at the crossing on Market Street and continue along Market Street. Cross at the lights onto Railway Street. You will find us on the right hand side of the street directly opposite a bus stop. Our office is on the 2nd Floor.

From the Railway Station/Car Park

Walk out of the railway station main entrance (or from the car park) and onto St. George’s Square. Cross at the crossing and turn right along Railway Street. You will find us on your left hand side, directly opposite a bus stop. Our office is on the 2nd Floor.

About Kirlees

Kirklees covers 254 square miles and stretches from the high moorlands of the Pennines (including part of the Peak National Park) around Marsden and Holmfirth in the west to the edge of Bradford, Leeds and Wakefield in the east. The M62 motorway traverses the northern edge of the borough.

Being at the centre of the country with excellent transport links, Kirklees is easy to get to from all areas of the country.

Getting to Kirlees

By Road

The M62 crosses the north of the district and offers easy connections with the M1, M6, and A1 north/south routes. Good roads within the area enable easy touring.

Road links:
Automobile Association: Routes & traffic information.
RAC: Route planner,live traffic news.

By Rail

The frequent Trans-Pennine service provides a fast link from Huddersfield and Dewsbury to York, Leeds, Manchester, and Liverpool. Connections to the main inter-city east and west coast routes make it easy to get to Kirklees from all parts of Britain. For train times and information contact National Rail Enquiries on 08457 484950.

Rail links:
Railtrack: Railtrack timetables and other information.

By Coach

Regular National Express and other coach services from much of the country serve Huddersfield and Dewsbury. For more information contact National Express on 08705 808080.

Coach links:
National Express: Route information and bookings.

By Air

Leeds/Bradford and Manchester International Airports have a large number of domestic and international scheduled routes. Both airports are easily accessible with a direct rail service to the area from Manchester Airport.

Airport links:
Leeds Bradford Airport: Flight and airport information.
Manchester Airport: Flight and airport information.

By Ferry

North Sea Ferries operate routes from Rotterdam and Zeebrugge to Hull - the North's major continental ferry terminal, which is just 1½ hour's drive from Kirklees.

Ferry links:
P&O North sea Ferries: Travel, fares, offers and booking information.

Public Transport

Whilst in Kirklees you can benefit from an excellent public transport system. Why not take a break from the driving and let someone else get you around.
A range of tickets and passes cover buses and trains to help you explore the district. Further details are available from:
Metro: 0113 2457676
Yorkshire Traction: 01484 531998

Public transport links:
Metro West Yorkshire: Transport services available in West Yorkshire for the travelling public.