Kirkdale live departures
Next trains leaving Kirkdale (KKD), 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? Kirkdale live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeKKD
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates53.4409, -2.9811
- Nearest stationBank Hall (0.6 km)
- Passengers 2024-25930,362
- GB rank574th busiest
- Managed byMerseyrail
About this board
Kirkdale is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code KKD. 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, Kirkdale handled 930,362 passenger entries and exits, ranking 574th of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Liverpool Central (324,610 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Kirkdale 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 Kirkdale
Kirkdale station FAQs
What is the station code for Kirkdale?
The three-letter CRS code for Kirkdale is KKD. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Kirkdale 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 Kirkdale itself.
How busy is Kirkdale station?
Kirkdale recorded 930,362 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 574th busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Liverpool Central.
Which stations are closest to Kirkdale?
The nearest station is Bank Hall, about 0.6 km away in a straight line. Bootle Oriel Road (1.2 km) and Sandhills (1.4 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.