Lakenheath live departures
Next trains leaving Lakenheath (LAK), 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? Lakenheath live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeLAK
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates52.4475, 0.5339
- Nearest stationBrandon (6.2 km)
- Passengers 2024-25920
- GB rank2,544th busiest
- Managed byGreater Anglia
About this board
Lakenheath is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code LAK. 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, Lakenheath handled 920 passenger entries and exits, ranking 2,544th of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Stansted Airport (168 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Lakenheath 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 Lakenheath
Lakenheath station FAQs
What is the station code for Lakenheath?
The three-letter CRS code for Lakenheath is LAK. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Lakenheath 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 Lakenheath itself.
How busy is Lakenheath station?
Lakenheath recorded 920 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 2,544th busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Stansted Airport.
Which stations are closest to Lakenheath?
The nearest station is Brandon, about 6.2 km away in a straight line. Shippea Hill (8.5 km) and Thetford (14.6 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.