Bowling live departures
Next trains leaving Bowling (BWG), 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? Bowling live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeBWG
- CountryScotland
- Coordinates55.9311, -4.4939
- Nearest stationKilpatrick (2.6 km)
- Passengers 2024-2527,310
- GB rank2,217th busiest
- Managed byScotRail
About this board
Bowling is a National Rail station in Scotland, listed under the code BWG. 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, Bowling handled 27,310 passenger entries and exits, ranking 2,217th of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Glasgow Central (5,452 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Bowling 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 Bowling
Bowling station FAQs
What is the station code for Bowling?
The three-letter CRS code for Bowling is BWG. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Bowling 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 Bowling itself.
How busy is Bowling station?
Bowling recorded 27,310 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 2,217th busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Glasgow Central.
Which stations are closest to Bowling?
The nearest station is Kilpatrick, about 2.6 km away in a straight line. Bishopton (3.3 km) and Dumbarton East (3.9 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.