Headingley railway station facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Headingley
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Location
Place	Headingley
Local authority	City of Leeds
Grid reference	SE268358
Operations
Station code	HDY
Managed by	Northern
Platforms in use	2
Live arrivals/departures and station information from National Rail
Passenger Transport Executive
PTE	West Yorkshire (Metro)
Zone	2
History
Key dates	Opened 1849 (1849)
National Rail - UK railway stations
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Headingley railway station is a busy train stop in the Headingley area of Leeds, West Yorkshire. It's mostly used by people traveling to and from work or school every day. The only trains that stop here are run by Northern Trains.

This station is on the train line that goes from Leeds City Station to Harrogate. It's just two stops away from Leeds City Station, which is the main train hub in Leeds. If you're going to Headingley Stadium for a rugby or cricket match, this station is super close!

About Headingley Station

Headingley station is an important part of the local transport network in Leeds. It helps connect people from the Headingley area to the city centre and beyond.

Where is Headingley Station?

Headingley station is located in the lively Headingley neighbourhood of Leeds. This area is part of the City of Leeds in West Yorkshire. You can find it at grid reference SE268358. It's also in Zone 2 of the local transport system, which helps with ticket pricing.

When Did the Station Open?

Headingley railway station first opened its doors way back in 1849. That means it has been serving train passengers for over 170 years! It was originally part of the North Eastern Railway network.

How Busy is the Station?

Each year, many people use Headingley station. The number of passengers has been growing steadily. For example:

• Between 2012 and 2013, about 337,000 people used the station.
• By 2016 and 2017, this number had grown to around 437,000 people.

This shows that more and more people are choosing to travel by train from Headingley.

Station Facilities and Trains

Headingley station has two platforms, one for trains going towards Leeds and one for trains going towards Harrogate. The station code is HDY. The trains that stop here are operated by Northern Trains. This company manages the station and runs all the train services. The station is also part of the West Yorkshire (Metro) transport system.

Images for kids

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  Lift tower on the Harrogate bound platform

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  Ticket machine and sign

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  Former station buildings in 2019