Eastleigh live departures
Next trains leaving Eastleigh (ESL), 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? Eastleigh live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeESL
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates50.9686, -1.3506
- Nearest stationSouthampton Airport Parkway (2.2 km)
- Passengers 2024-251,191,848
- GB rank463rd busiest
- Managed bySouth Western Railway
About this board
Eastleigh is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code ESL. 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, Eastleigh handled 1,191,848 passenger entries and exits, ranking 463rd of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Winchester (302,958 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Eastleigh 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 Eastleigh
Eastleigh station FAQs
What is the station code for Eastleigh?
The three-letter CRS code for Eastleigh is ESL. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Eastleigh 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 Eastleigh itself.
How busy is Eastleigh station?
Eastleigh recorded 1,191,848 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 463rd busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Winchester.
Which stations are closest to Eastleigh?
The nearest station is Southampton Airport Parkway, about 2.2 km away in a straight line. Chandlers Ford (2.9 km) and Swaythling (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.