Layton live departures
Next trains leaving Layton (LAY), 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? Layton live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeLAY
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates53.8356, -3.0302
- Nearest stationBlackpool North (1.9 km)
- Passengers 2024-2574,558
- GB rank1,891st busiest
- Managed byNorthern Trains
About this board
Layton is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code LAY. 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, Layton handled 74,558 passenger entries and exits, ranking 1,891st of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Preston (Lancs) (22,240 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Layton 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 Layton
Layton station FAQs
What is the station code for Layton?
The three-letter CRS code for Layton is LAY. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Layton 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 Layton itself.
How busy is Layton station?
Layton recorded 74,558 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 1,891st busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Preston (Lancs).
Which stations are closest to Layton?
The nearest station is Blackpool North, about 1.9 km away in a straight line. Poulton-Le-Fylde (3 km) and Blackpool South (4.3 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.