Helsby live departures
Next trains leaving Helsby (HSB), 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? Helsby live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeHSB
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates53.2758, -2.7708
- Nearest stationInce & Elton (3 km)
- Passengers 2024-25123,710
- GB rank1,651st busiest
- Managed byTfW Rail
About this board
Helsby is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code HSB. 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, Helsby handled 123,710 passenger entries and exits, ranking 1,651st of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Chester (27,576 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Helsby 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 Helsby
Helsby station FAQs
What is the station code for Helsby?
The three-letter CRS code for Helsby is HSB. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Helsby 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 Helsby itself.
How busy is Helsby station?
Helsby recorded 123,710 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 1,651st busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Chester.
Which stations are closest to Helsby?
The nearest station is Ince & Elton, about 3 km away in a straight line. Frodsham (3.9 km) and Stanlow & Thornton (4.7 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.