Earlestown live departures
Next trains leaving Earlestown (ERL), 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? Earlestown live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeERL
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates53.4511, -2.6377
- Nearest stationNewton-Le-Willows (1.6 km)
- Passengers 2024-25330,956
- GB rank1,110th busiest
- Managed byNorthern Trains
About this board
Earlestown is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code ERL. 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, Earlestown handled 330,956 passenger entries and exits, ranking 1,110th of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Liverpool Lime Street (57,766 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Earlestown 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 Earlestown
Earlestown station FAQs
What is the station code for Earlestown?
The three-letter CRS code for Earlestown is ERL. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Earlestown 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 Earlestown itself.
How busy is Earlestown station?
Earlestown recorded 330,956 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 1,110th busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Liverpool Lime Street.
Which stations are closest to Earlestown?
The nearest station is Newton-Le-Willows, about 1.6 km away in a straight line. St Helens Junction (4.6 km) and Garswood (4.7 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.