Kirkstall Forge live departures
Next trains leaving Kirkstall Forge (KLF), 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? Kirkstall Forge live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeKLF
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates53.8260, -1.6200
- Nearest stationHeadingley (2 km)
- Passengers 2024-25378,822
- GB rank1,013th busiest
- Managed byNorthern Trains
About this board
Kirkstall Forge is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code KLF. 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, Kirkstall Forge handled 378,822 passenger entries and exits, ranking 1,013th of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Leeds (237,898 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Kirkstall Forge 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 Kirkstall Forge
Kirkstall Forge station FAQs
What is the station code for Kirkstall Forge?
The three-letter CRS code for Kirkstall Forge is KLF. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Kirkstall Forge 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 Kirkstall Forge itself.
How busy is Kirkstall Forge station?
Kirkstall Forge recorded 378,822 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 1,013th busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Leeds.
Which stations are closest to Kirkstall Forge?
The nearest station is Headingley, about 2 km away in a straight line. Horsforth (2.5 km) and Bramley (West Yorkshire) (2.6 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.