Heighington live departures
Next trains leaving Heighington (HEI), 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? Heighington live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeHEI
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates54.5970, -1.5821
- Nearest stationNewton Aycliffe (1.8 km)
- Passengers 2024-2537,274
- GB rank2,143rd busiest
- Managed byNorthern Trains
About this board
Heighington is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code HEI. 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, Heighington handled 37,274 passenger entries and exits, ranking 2,143rd of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Bishop Auckland (10,818 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Heighington 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 Heighington
Heighington station FAQs
What is the station code for Heighington?
The three-letter CRS code for Heighington is HEI. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Heighington 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 Heighington itself.
How busy is Heighington station?
Heighington recorded 37,274 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 2,143rd busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Bishop Auckland.
Which stations are closest to Heighington?
The nearest station is Newton Aycliffe, about 1.8 km away in a straight line. Shildon (4.9 km) and North Road (6.9 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.