West Derby railway station was located on the North Liverpool Extension Line to the south of Mill Lane, West Derby, Liverpool, England. It opened on 1 December 1879.

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West Derby
West Derby railway station in 2024
General information
Location	West Derby, Liverpool England
Coordinates	53.4288°N 2.9122°W / 53.4288; -2.9122
Grid reference	SJ395928
Line(s)	North Liverpool Extension Line
Platforms	2[1]
Other information
Status	Disused
History
Original company	Cheshire Lines Committee
Pre-grouping	Cheshire Lines Committee
Post-grouping	Cheshire Lines Committee
Key dates
1 December 1879	Station opened to passengers
March 1882	Station opened to goods
7 November 1960	Station closed to passengers
1 June 1964	Station closed completely[2][3]

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The station closed to passengers in November 1960 closing completely five years later.

The line through the station site continued in use by freight trains until 1975, with the tracks being lifted in early 1979.

The station was about 2 miles away from Croxteth Hall which was the home of Lord Sefton.

The platforms are extant with the station building converted to a private residence and shop. The trackbed through the station site forms a part of the Trans Pennine Trail.