Laurencekirk live departures
Next trains leaving Laurencekirk (LAU), 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? Laurencekirk live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeLAU
- CountryScotland
- Coordinates56.8359, -2.4663
- Nearest stationMontrose (13.7 km)
- Passengers 2024-2587,390
- GB rank1,818th busiest
- Managed byScotRail
About this board
Laurencekirk is a National Rail station in Scotland, listed under the code LAU. 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, Laurencekirk handled 87,390 passenger entries and exits, ranking 1,818th of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Aberdeen (44,232 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Laurencekirk 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 Laurencekirk
Laurencekirk station FAQs
What is the station code for Laurencekirk?
The three-letter CRS code for Laurencekirk is LAU. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Laurencekirk 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 Laurencekirk itself.
How busy is Laurencekirk station?
Laurencekirk recorded 87,390 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 1,818th busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Aberdeen.
Which stations are closest to Laurencekirk?
The nearest station is Montrose, about 13.7 km away in a straight line. Stonehaven (20.6 km) and Arbroath (31.6 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.