Trains from Kirkstall Forge
to Merstham
From £47.80
Kirkstall Forge to Mersthamby train on average takes 3 hrs 49 mins
Kirkstall Forge to Merstham one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £47.80
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 45 minutes
- First train leaves Kirkstall Forge at 06:15
- Last train leaves Kirkstall Forge at 20:25
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Kirkstall Forge to Merstham train times
| Last updated: 14:40:36
| Departs | Arrives | Train | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
15:31 Kirkstall Forge On Time | 19:27 Merstham On Time | , Northern | 3h 56m, 3 changes | ||
16:31 Kirkstall Forge On Time | 20:57 Merstham On Time | Super Off-Peak Single, Northern | 4h 26m, 3 changes | ||
17:32 Kirkstall Forge On Time | 21:57 Merstham On Time | Super Off-Peak Single, Northern | 4h 25m, 3 changes | ||
17:52 Kirkstall Forge On Time | 22:27 Merstham On Time | Anytime Day Single, Northern | 4h 35m, 4 changes | ||
18:32 Kirkstall Forge On Time | 22:57 Merstham On Time | Super Off-Peak Single, Northern | 4h 25m, 3 changes |
Station Message
The lifts are out of order between platform 2 and the bridge at Kirkstall Forge station. Customers who require step free access at this station should speak to a member of staff, or contact the Northern customer experience centre on 0800 200 6060 for further assistance.
Kirkstall Forge facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeNo
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard TopupYes
- Smartcard ValidatorYes
- Smartcard Comments
More information at www.northernrailway.co.uk/smart
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for Northern
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaNo
- Waiting RoomNo
Waiting shelters on both platforms
- Refreshment FacilitiesNo
- ToiletsNo
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Baby ChangeNo
- TelephonesNo
- Wi FiNo
- Rail replacement locations
Bus pick up and drop off in the front of the station
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Levelunstaffed
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/08002006060 - Open
Open 0700-2200 7 days per week
- Information Available From StaffIf the station is unstaffed, please contact the customer relations team or onboard staff
- Information Services Open
Information available 24/7 through the customer experience centre 0800 200 6060
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsNo
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Contact Details
Email Address: enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/0800 200 6060 - Operator NameNorthern
- NameStation car park
- Spaces120
- ChargesFree
- Number Accessible Spaces0
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
- CctvYes
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces0
- ShelteredNo
- CctvNo
- TypeCompounds
- Accessibility
- Helpline
0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Staff Help AvailableNo
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Nearest stations with more facilitiesLeeds
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Step Free Access
- Category A Station
- Scooter Friendly Station
Lift access to both platforms between 05:30 and 00:30
To find our more about travelling around this station, please see the 360 map click here
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
No designated area is provided. The station front may be used for set down purposes.
Merstham facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Oystercard TopupYes
- Oyster Comments
Oyster top-up is only available from the self-service ticket machine. Oyster Cards cannot be purchased at this station.
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard ValidatorYes
- Smartcard Comments
For more information on using the Key smartcard, please visit the Key smartcard webpage on the Southern website.
- Penalty Fares
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting Room
A heated waiting room is available in the ticket office during staffed hours. Unheated shelters are available on both platforms.
- Refreshment FacilitiesYes
- ToiletsYes
Located on platform 1.
- Accessible toiletsNo
- TelephonesNo
- Wi FiNo
There is no WIFI at this station. However, WIFI is available onboard trains which serve this station. More information about onboard WIFI can be found on the Southern website.
- Rail replacement locationshttps://assets.nationalrail.co.uk/e8xgegruud3g/6q8zYPXVdvb6LnsI2wdHMq/a39bc96a272af752b58eda8d15f79c59/2025-01_CI_SN_RRB_MHM_DR.pdf
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
Located on platform 1.
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelPart time
- Lost propertyYes
- Annotation
If you have lost something at a Southern station or onboard a Southern train, please visit the Southern website and use the webform to register your lost item.
Some Southern trains serve stations which are managed by other train operators (see below). You should consider logging your lost item with them, just in case it's been handed in at one of their stations.
- Thameslink
- South Western Railway
- Southeastern
- Transport for London including London Overground
- London North Western Railway
If you have found an item of lost property, please hand it in to a member of staff.
- Contact Details
If you have lost something at one of our stations or onboard our trains, please visit our website and use the webform to register your lost item.
As some of our trains serve stations which are managed by other train operators (see below), you should also consider logging your lost item with them, just in case it's been handed in at one of their stations.
- Thameslink
- South Western Railway
- Southeastern
- Transport for London including London Overground
- London North Western Railway
If you have found an item of lost property, please hand it in to a member of staff.
Url: https://www.southernrailway.com/lostproperty - AvailableYes
- Operator NameSouthern
- Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
The Assistance Meeting Point is by the Ticket Office.
- Ticket gatesYes
- Parking
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.apcoa.co.uk/southern/01895 262122 - Operator NameAPCOA Parking UK
- NameStation Car Park
- Spaces195
- Number Accessible Spaces4
- Accessible Spaces Note
Free parking is offered to all Blue Badge holders.
Please ensure that your Blue Badge is displayed at all times when parking at any Thameslink, Southern or Great Northern station car parks. If dedicated Blue Badge bays are occupied, please park within any available standard bay (excluding premier bays) and display your Blue Badge.
The car park at this station is controlled by automatic number plate recognition (ANPR), please ensure you follow the signage displayed in the car park to register your car for free parking as well as displaying your Blue Badge.
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentNo
- CctvYes
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces112
- ShelteredYes
- CctvYes
- Location
Located outside the front of the station and on platforms 1 and 2.
Cycles are left at owners risk. Abandoned cycles may be removed.
- TypeStands
Racks
- Accessibility
- Helpline
For help with planning your journey, or to book assistance, please contact our assisted travel helpline on:
- Phone - 0800 138 1016
- Textphone - 0800 138 1018
https://www.southernrailway.com/travel-information/travel-help/assisted-travel - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Staff Help Available
Our Mobile Assistance Team is available to help you to complete your journey from this station if it is unstaffed.
If you have not booked assistance and require help boarding at this station, then on arrival please contact this team by either:
- pressing the 'emergency & assisted travel' Help Point button
- calling us on the freephone number 0808 168 1238 - Please note this is for immediate assistance only
- texting us on 07970 511077
We will then arrange for our Mobile Assistance Team to reach you in good time before your train is scheduled to depart.
Whether you pre-book your assistance or prefer more flexibility, we recommend arriving 20 minutes before your train is scheduled to depart.
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sat 05:50 to 20:30
Sun 06:00 to 20:30 - Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts.
Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be. Please check the station map or the 'step free access' section before making your way to the station.
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
A staff-operated ramp is required for step-free access between train and platform at this station. A Mobile Assistance team covers this station.
You can arrange assistance by:
- Pressing the "emergency & assisted travel" button on a station Help Point
- Calling our freephone number: 0808 168 1238 - Please note this is for immediate assistance only
- Texting us on 07970 511077
- Accessible TaxisNo
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Step Free Access
This is a Category B2 station: Level access to platform 1 (to London) from main entrance. Step-free access to platform 2 (to Redhill) from rear entrance via steep access path, route approximately 1100m from main entrance. No step-free interchange between platforms.
The Assistance Meeting Point is by the Ticket Office.
- Ticket GatesYes
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
Located at the front of the station
- Wheelchairs AvailableNo
