Elsenham live departures
Next trains leaving Elsenham (ESM), 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? Elsenham live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeESM
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates51.9204, 0.2278
- Nearest stationStansted Mountfitchet (2.9 km)
- Passengers 2024-25222,928
- GB rank1,328th busiest
- Managed byGreater Anglia
About this board
Elsenham is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code ESM. 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, Elsenham handled 222,928 passenger entries and exits, ranking 1,328th of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is London Liverpool Street (70,442 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Elsenham 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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Elsenham station FAQs
What is the station code for Elsenham?
The three-letter CRS code for Elsenham is ESM. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Elsenham 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 Elsenham itself.
How busy is Elsenham station?
Elsenham recorded 222,928 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 1,328th busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is London Liverpool Street.
Which stations are closest to Elsenham?
The nearest station is Stansted Mountfitchet, about 2.9 km away in a straight line. Stansted Airport (4.2 km) and Newport (Essex) (6.7 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.