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Direct services & connecting journeys
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Before you start your journey
Departing from Kirkstall Forge
- Departure station
- Kirkstall Forge station guide
- Address
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- Kirkstall Forge, Leeds LS5 3NF
Operators serving Kirkstall Forge
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Facilities at Kirkstall Forge
- Ticket Machines
- Seating
Parking & meeting your train
- Station car park (50 spaces)
Explore the area around Kirkstall Forge
- Kirkstall Abbey
- Leeds Industrial Museum
About your departure station
Built in 2016 on the site of a 12th century forge, this is Britain's newest heritage inspired station.
The £12m project reconnected Kirkstall to Leeds' rail network after 50 years.
Kirkstall Forge represents contemporary railway planning focused on urban regeneration, combining transport with historic preservation.
The station serves both commuters and visitors to nearby historic sites.
Its creation shows railways adapting to 21st century needs, filling a gap in Leeds' transport network while celebrating the area's industrial heritage dating back to medieval metalworking traditions.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Kirkstall Forge to Balham?
Open the ticket search and enter Kirkstall Forge as your departure station and Balham as your arrival station, then add your travel date and passenger details to see the available options.
How do I check whether I need to change trains between Kirkstall Forge and Balham?
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Can I include a Railcard?
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