Aylesford live departures
Next trains leaving Aylesford (AYL), with platforms and expected times from the National Rail Darwin feed. The board refreshes itself every 30 seconds, so you can leave it open while you walk to the station.
Waiting for someone instead? Aylesford live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeAYL
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates51.3014, 0.4660
- Nearest stationNew Hythe (1.4 km)
- Passengers 2024-25184,616
- GB rank1,444th busiest
- Managed bySoutheastern
About this board
Aylesford is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code AYL. The departures above come from Darwin, the industry system that merges the timetable with live signalling and operator updates. A train marked "On time" is running to schedule; an amended time means Darwin expects it to leave then instead.
In the year April 2024 to March 2025, Aylesford handled 184,616 passenger entries and exits, ranking 1,444th of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Maidstone West (32,088 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Aylesford usually drop outside the morning and evening peaks. Our off-peak train times guide explains when the cheaper windows start on each operator.
Stations near Aylesford
Aylesford station FAQs
What is the station code for Aylesford?
The three-letter CRS code for Aylesford is AYL. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Aylesford departure board?
The board on this page reads from Darwin, the rail industry's live train-running engine, and refreshes every 30 seconds. It shows the same expected times and platforms as the screens at Aylesford itself.
How busy is Aylesford station?
Aylesford recorded 184,616 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 1,444th busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Maidstone West.
Which stations are closest to Aylesford?
The nearest station is New Hythe, about 1.4 km away in a straight line. Barming (2.1 km) and East Malling (2.5 km) are also close.
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Live departures: Darwin via National Rail OpenLDBWS, Open Government Licence. Station reference data: open industry sources. Passenger figures: ORR station usage estimates, April 2024 to March 2025 (OGL). Distances are straight-line. Page details last verified 12 September 2026. How this site works.