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Live Departures and Arrivals

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Get Real-time Live Train Departures and Arrivals Information

Our Live Departures and Arrivals tool has everything you need to get real-time information about National Rail train services across Great Britain. We keep you informed so that you are able to make the best decisions about your travel.

Live Departures and Arrivals lets you track the current status of trains, whether you’re on the go or at home. You can plan and travel with confidence as the tool continuously monitors train services, providing you with the most accurate and relevant information.

With the Live Departures and Arrivals tool you can:

  • Get real-time updates: use the planner to get live information on departures, arrivals, calling points and any delays or disruptions

  • Track your train: if you enter your departure and arrival stations, you can see all the relevant train services available. You can select a train and track its progress as it travels along its route

  • Stay informed on the go: the Live Departures and Arrivals tool is accessible from any device with an internet connection, so you can use it at home, at the station, or even on the train!

  • Plan your journey quickly: once you have identified a service, you can see all the calling points. You can also get ticket prices and buy a ticket via our Journey Planner, or access details about individual stations on your route

How to use Live Departures and Arrivals

For Departures



  • Select the station that you’re Departing from and optionally the station you’re Going to by typing the station name or 3 letter code. E.g. London Victoria (VIC)

  • Click Show live trains to see your results

  • You will see a list of services to choose from, for example:



  • Click Journey Details on your chosen service to see calling points, train and coach facilities and cycling information

  • Once you have selected a service you can continue to monitor its progress in real time



For Arrivals



  • Select the station you want to see trains Arriving at and optionally the station they are Arriving from by typing the station name or 3 letter code. E.g. London Victoria (VIC)

  • Click Show live trains to see your results

  • You will see a list of services to choose from, for example:



  • Click Journey Details on your chosen service to see calling points, train and coach facilities and cycling information

  • Once you have selected a service you can continue to monitor its progress in real time



Enjoy your journey!