Minster live departures
Next trains leaving Minster (MSR), 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? Minster live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeMSR
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates51.3298, 1.3174
- Nearest stationThanet Parkway (3.1 km)
- Passengers 2024-2591,432
- GB rank1,802nd busiest
- Managed bySoutheastern
About this board
Minster is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code MSR. 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, Minster handled 91,432 passenger entries and exits, ranking 1,802nd of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Canterbury West (26,890 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Minster 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 Minster
Minster station FAQs
What is the station code for Minster?
The three-letter CRS code for Minster is MSR. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Minster 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 Minster itself.
How busy is Minster station?
Minster recorded 91,432 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 1,802nd busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Canterbury West.
Which stations are closest to Minster?
The nearest station is Thanet Parkway, about 3.1 km away in a straight line. Birchington-On-Sea (5.5 km) and Westgate-On-Sea (5.9 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.