Elstree & Borehamwood live departures
Next trains leaving Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS), 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? Elstree & Borehamwood live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeELS
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates51.6528, -0.2798
- Nearest stationRadlett (4.4 km)
- Passengers 2024-252,760,150
- GB rank202nd busiest
- Managed byGovia Thameslink Railway (Thameslink)
About this board
Elstree & Borehamwood is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code ELS. 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, Elstree & Borehamwood handled 2,760,150 passenger entries and exits, ranking 202nd of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is London St Pancras International (479,914 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Elstree & Borehamwood 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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Elstree & Borehamwood station FAQs
What is the station code for Elstree & Borehamwood?
The three-letter CRS code for Elstree & Borehamwood is ELS. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Elstree & Borehamwood 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 Elstree & Borehamwood itself.
How busy is Elstree & Borehamwood station?
Elstree & Borehamwood recorded 2,760,150 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 202nd busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is London St Pancras International.
Which stations are closest to Elstree & Borehamwood?
The nearest station is Radlett, about 4.4 km away in a straight line. Mill Hill Broadway (4.9 km) and Bushey (7.3 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.