Kirby Cross live departures
Next trains leaving Kirby Cross (KBX), with platforms and expected times from the National Rail Darwin feed. The board refreshes itself every 30 seconds, so you can leave it open while you walk to the station.
Waiting for someone instead? Kirby Cross live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeKBX
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates51.8409, 1.2140
- Nearest stationFrinton-On-Sea (2 km)
- Passengers 2024-2562,896
- GB rank1,962nd busiest
- Managed byGreater Anglia
About this board
Kirby Cross is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code KBX. The departures above come from Darwin, the industry system that merges the timetable with live signalling and operator updates. A train marked "On time" is running to schedule; an amended time means Darwin expects it to leave then instead.
In the year April 2024 to March 2025, Kirby Cross handled 62,896 passenger entries and exits, ranking 1,962nd of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Colchester (22,370 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Kirby Cross usually drop outside the morning and evening peaks. Our off-peak train times guide explains when the cheaper windows start on each operator.
Stations near Kirby Cross
Kirby Cross station FAQs
What is the station code for Kirby Cross?
The three-letter CRS code for Kirby Cross is KBX. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Kirby Cross departure board?
The board on this page reads from Darwin, the rail industry's live train-running engine, and refreshes every 30 seconds. It shows the same expected times and platforms as the screens at Kirby Cross itself.
How busy is Kirby Cross station?
Kirby Cross recorded 62,896 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 1,962nd busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Colchester.
Which stations are closest to Kirby Cross?
The nearest station is Frinton-On-Sea, about 2 km away in a straight line. Thorpe-Le-Soken (3.6 km) and Walton-On-The-Naze (3.8 km) are also close.
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Live departures: Darwin via National Rail OpenLDBWS, Open Government Licence. Station reference data: open industry sources. Passenger figures: ORR station usage estimates, April 2024 to March 2025 (OGL). Distances are straight-line. Page details last verified 12 September 2026. How this site works.