Dunston live departures
Next trains leaving Dunston (DOT), 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? Dunston live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeDOT
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates54.9522, -1.6486
- Nearest stationMetrocentre (1.1 km)
- Passengers 2024-2550,828
- GB rank2,041st busiest
- Managed byNorthern Trains
About this board
Dunston is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code DOT. 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, Dunston handled 50,828 passenger entries and exits, ranking 2,041st of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Newcastle (29,474 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Dunston 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 Dunston
Dunston station FAQs
What is the station code for Dunston?
The three-letter CRS code for Dunston is DOT. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Dunston 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 Dunston itself.
How busy is Dunston station?
Dunston recorded 50,828 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 2,041st busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Newcastle.
Which stations are closest to Dunston?
The nearest station is Metrocentre, about 1.1 km away in a straight line. Newcastle (2.7 km) and Manors (3.5 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.