Croston live departures
Next trains leaving Croston (CSO), 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? Croston live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeCSO
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates53.6676, -2.7777
- Nearest stationRufford (4.1 km)
- Passengers 2024-2556,382
- GB rank2,002nd busiest
- Managed byNorthern Trains
About this board
Croston is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code CSO. 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, Croston handled 56,382 passenger entries and exits, ranking 2,002nd of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Preston (Lancs) (26,348 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Croston 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 Croston
Croston station FAQs
What is the station code for Croston?
The three-letter CRS code for Croston is CSO. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Croston 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 Croston itself.
How busy is Croston station?
Croston recorded 56,382 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 2,002nd busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Preston (Lancs).
Which stations are closest to Croston?
The nearest station is Rufford, about 4.1 km away in a straight line. Euxton Balshaw Lane (6.8 km) and Leyland (6.9 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.