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Q: How do I view real-time train times?

You can view real-time train time information by searching for your journey on your mobile device or in our app. You’ll be able to see which platform your train is departing from or arriving at (if searching for trains departing soon or if they’re already en route from another destination). Alternatively, head over to our live departures and arrivals page for real-time info if you’re on a desktop device.

Q: How do I check if my train is on time?

To check if your train is on time, enter your departure and arrival station names in our Journey Planner on your mobile device and hit ‘Get times and tickets’. You'll see the message ‘On time,’ and if there are any delays, we’ll show you up-to-the-minute live information on the expected arrival and departure times.

Q: How do I check which platform my train leaves from?

To check which platform your train leaves from, enter your origin and destination stations then hit 'Get times and tickets' on your mobile device. The platform number should be displayed directly underneath the train’s departure time. Exact platform information is usually released about 10-20 minutes before the train departs. If it’s not available just yet, we’ll estimate which platform we think it might depart from based on historical data. If you’re browsing on your desktop, platform information is only available by searching on our live departures and arrivals page.

Q: Can I see where my train is?

Yes, on your mobile device or in our app you’ll be able to track your train’s location between stations for most UK journeys. You’ll also see the expected time of arrival and the platform number, and if that’s not available just yet, we’ll estimate which platform we think the train might depart from based on historical data.

Q: Why is my train delayed?

Sometimes delays can happen across the rail network for any number of reasons. Whilst these often can’t be helped, our app and website provide the latest information available to help you plan your journey.

Q: How do I check train times for trains in the rest of Europe?

For train times across Europe, including France, Italy, Spain and Eurostar head over to our European train times page.

Q: When is the last train of the day?

First and last train times can change daily, so to search for the last train of the day, select a time late in the night in our Journey Planner and hit ‘Get times and tickets’, and use the earlier or later toggles to scroll through to find the last train of the evening. If you're one of the unfortunate ones who's missed their last train, the tool will tell you when the first train leaves the next day.

Q: What if my train is cancelled?

If your train is cancelled, you will usually be able to take the next service to your destination (just without the guarantee of a seat, if you’ve booked one). If your train is cancelled and no other services are running, you’ll generally be entitled to a refund. Visit our help section or check with the train company you’re travelling with for more details.

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Popular UK train timetables

Route	Fastest journey time	Trains per day
London to Manchester	2h 3m	47
London to Edinburgh	4h 16m	33
Leeds to London	1h 59m	36
London to Birmingham	1h 20m	152
London to Brighton	52m	165
Manchester to London	1h 59m	47
Edinburgh to London	4h	35
Glasgow to Manchester	3h 5m	21
Glasgow to Liverpool	3h 23m	3
Glasgow to Leeds	4h 6m	7
Birmingham to Glasgow	3h 55m	13
London to Newcastle	2h 45m	31

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On our website, you'll be able to see whether your train is on time for almost every train route in the UK, which stations it's calling at, and much more. If you have our app, you'll also be able to see where your train is, whether it's left the previous stations on time, and we’ll even tell you if there are any other train services you can catch that will arrive earlier than the one you're looking at.

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Is my train on time?

That's a great question a lot of you ask! Our train times tool will show you if your train is on time or not. If it's delayed, we'll tell you what time it's due, and if it's been cancelled, we'll let you know when the next train is coming through and give you options to re-route your journey if there’s another way.

Timetable changes

Most train companies in the UK generally release their tickets and timetables around 1-3 months in advance, so you can search for your journey ahead of time. Make sure you check back again closer to the date of travel, as train timetables can sometimes change closer to the date.

Checking first and last train times

All our UK train times pages show the first and last train time for today. Although most UK train companies follow a standard Monday-Friday and weekend service timetable, there are sometimes alterations to these times that could affect your journey. Most trains in the UK, except special services to some airports and London Underground's Night Tube, do not operate 24/7.

Most services across the country stop between around 01:00 and 05:00 each morning to let the trains have a nap, so it's usually fairly easy to search for the first train of the day using our tool – simply type in your departure (from) and arrival (to) stations and choose a time inside of this morning window.

To search for the last train of the day, select a time late in the night, and use the earlier or later toggles to scroll through to find the last train of the evening. If you're one of the unfortunate ones who's missed their last train, the tool will tell you when the first train leaves the next day.

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How do I view real-time train times?

How do I check if my train is on time?

How do I check which platform my train leaves from?

Can I see where my train is?

Why is my train delayed?

How do I check train times for trains in the rest of Europe?

When is the last train of the day?

What if my train is cancelled?

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