Eltham live departures
Next trains leaving Eltham (ELW), 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? Eltham live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeELW
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates51.4551, 0.0496
- Nearest stationKidbrooke (1.7 km)
- Passengers 2024-251,758,352
- GB rank319th busiest
- Managed bySoutheastern
About this board
Eltham is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code ELW. 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, Eltham handled 1,758,352 passenger entries and exits, ranking 319th of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is London Bridge (406,506 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Eltham 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 Eltham
Eltham station FAQs
What is the station code for Eltham?
The three-letter CRS code for Eltham is ELW. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Eltham 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 Eltham itself.
How busy is Eltham station?
Eltham recorded 1,758,352 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 319th busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is London Bridge.
Which stations are closest to Eltham?
The nearest station is Kidbrooke, about 1.7 km away in a straight line. Mottingham (1.7 km) and Falconwood (2.1 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.