City Thameslink live departures
Next trains leaving City Thameslink (CTK), 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? City Thameslink live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeCTK
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates51.5143, -0.1034
- Nearest stationLondon Blackfriars (0.4 km)
- Passengers 2024-257,635,634
- GB rank62nd busiest
- Managed byGovia Thameslink Railway (Thameslink)
About this board
City Thameslink is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code CTK. 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, City Thameslink handled 7,635,634 passenger entries and exits, ranking 62nd of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is St Albans City (435,068 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of City Thameslink usually drop outside the morning and evening peaks. Our off-peak train times guide explains when the cheaper windows start on each operator.
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City Thameslink station FAQs
What is the station code for City Thameslink?
The three-letter CRS code for City Thameslink is CTK. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the City Thameslink 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 City Thameslink itself.
How busy is City Thameslink station?
City Thameslink recorded 7,635,634 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 62nd busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is St Albans City.
Which stations are closest to City Thameslink?
The nearest station is London Blackfriars, about 0.4 km away in a straight line. Farringdon (0.6 km) and London Cannon Street (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.