Cannock live departures
Next trains leaving Cannock (CAO), 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? Cannock live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeCAO
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates52.6868, -2.0222
- Nearest stationHednesford (2.9 km)
- Passengers 2024-25329,244
- GB rank1,112th busiest
- Managed byWest Midlands Trains (West Midlands Railway)
About this board
Cannock is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code CAO. 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, Cannock handled 329,244 passenger entries and exits, ranking 1,112th of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Birmingham New Street (175,288 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Cannock 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 Cannock
Cannock station FAQs
What is the station code for Cannock?
The three-letter CRS code for Cannock is CAO. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Cannock 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 Cannock itself.
How busy is Cannock station?
Cannock recorded 329,244 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 1,112th busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Birmingham New Street.
Which stations are closest to Cannock?
The nearest station is Hednesford, about 2.9 km away in a straight line. Landywood (3.3 km) and Bloxwich North (6.8 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.