Catford live departures
Next trains leaving Catford (CTF), 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? Catford live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeCTF
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates51.4447, -0.0257
- Nearest stationCatford Bridge (0.1 km)
- Passengers 2024-25777,398
- GB rank665th busiest
- Managed byGovia Thameslink Railway (Thameslink)
About this board
Catford is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code CTF. 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, Catford handled 777,398 passenger entries and exits, ranking 665th of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Denmark Hill (94,104 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Catford 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 Catford
Catford station FAQs
What is the station code for Catford?
The three-letter CRS code for Catford is CTF. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Catford 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 Catford itself.
How busy is Catford station?
Catford recorded 777,398 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 665th busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Denmark Hill.
Which stations are closest to Catford?
The nearest station is Catford Bridge, about 0.1 km away in a straight line. Bellingham (1.3 km) and Crofton Park (1.4 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.