Hove live departures
Next trains leaving Hove (HOV), 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? Hove live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeHOV
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates50.8355, -0.1708
- Nearest stationAldrington (0.8 km)
- Passengers 2024-252,028,988
- GB rank285th busiest
- Managed byGovia Thameslink Railway (Southern)
About this board
Hove is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code HOV. 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, Hove handled 2,028,988 passenger entries and exits, ranking 285th of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is London Victoria (472,988 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Hove 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 Hove
Hove station FAQs
What is the station code for Hove?
The three-letter CRS code for Hove is HOV. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Hove 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 Hove itself.
How busy is Hove station?
Hove recorded 2,028,988 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 285th busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is London Victoria.
Which stations are closest to Hove?
The nearest station is Aldrington, about 0.8 km away in a straight line. Preston Park (1.6 km) and Brighton (2.2 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.