Charing live departures
Next trains leaving Charing (CHG), 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? Charing live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeCHG
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates51.2086, 0.7903
- Nearest stationLenham (6.4 km)
- Passengers 2024-2594,218
- GB rank1,789th busiest
- Managed bySoutheastern
About this board
Charing is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code CHG. 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, Charing handled 94,218 passenger entries and exits, ranking 1,789th of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Ashford International (42,074 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Charing 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 Charing
Charing station FAQs
What is the station code for Charing?
The three-letter CRS code for Charing is CHG. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Charing 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 Charing itself.
How busy is Charing station?
Charing recorded 94,218 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 1,789th busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Ashford International.
Which stations are closest to Charing?
The nearest station is Lenham, about 6.4 km away in a straight line. Pluckley (6.5 km) and Harrietsham (9.1 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.