Headcorn live departures
Next trains leaving Headcorn (HCN), 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? Headcorn live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeHCN
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates51.1657, 0.6275
- Nearest stationStaplehurst (5.4 km)
- Passengers 2024-25578,394
- GB rank807th busiest
- Managed bySoutheastern
About this board
Headcorn is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code HCN. 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, Headcorn handled 578,394 passenger entries and exits, ranking 807th of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is London Bridge (205,986 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Headcorn 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 Headcorn
Headcorn station FAQs
What is the station code for Headcorn?
The three-letter CRS code for Headcorn is HCN. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Headcorn 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 Headcorn itself.
How busy is Headcorn station?
Headcorn recorded 578,394 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 807th busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is London Bridge.
Which stations are closest to Headcorn?
The nearest station is Staplehurst, about 5.4 km away in a straight line. Pluckley (8.5 km) and Harrietsham (9.4 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.