James Street live departures
Next trains leaving James Street (LVJ), 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? James Street live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeLVJ
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates53.4047, -2.9920
- Nearest stationMoorfields (0.5 km)
- Passengers 2024-253,120,046
- GB rank173rd busiest
- Managed byMerseyrail
About this board
James Street is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code LVJ. 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, James Street handled 3,120,046 passenger entries and exits, ranking 173rd of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Birkenhead Hamilton Square (315,200 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of James Street 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 James Street
James Street station FAQs
What is the station code for James Street?
The three-letter CRS code for James Street is LVJ. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the James Street 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 James Street itself.
How busy is James Street station?
James Street recorded 3,120,046 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 173rd busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Birkenhead Hamilton Square.
Which stations are closest to James Street?
The nearest station is Moorfields, about 0.5 km away in a straight line. Liverpool Central (0.9 km) and Liverpool Lime Street (1 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.