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Eskbank live departures

Next trains leaving Eskbank (EKB), 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.

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About this board

Eskbank is a National Rail station in Scotland, listed under the code EKB. 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, Eskbank handled 286,350 passenger entries and exits, ranking 1,185th of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Edinburgh (177,692 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.

Fares out of Eskbank 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 Eskbank

Eskbank station FAQs

What is the station code for Eskbank?

The three-letter CRS code for Eskbank is EKB. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.

How current is the Eskbank 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 Eskbank itself.

How busy is Eskbank station?

Eskbank recorded 286,350 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 1,185th busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Edinburgh.

Which stations are closest to Eskbank?

The nearest station is Newtongrange, about 2.8 km away in a straight line. Shawfair (3.4 km) and Musselburgh (4.6 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.