Nailsea & Backwell live departures
Next trains leaving Nailsea & Backwell (NLS), 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? Nailsea & Backwell live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeNLS
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates51.4194, -2.7507
- Nearest stationYatton (6.2 km)
- Passengers 2024-25476,312
- GB rank890th busiest
- Managed byGreat Western Railway
About this board
Nailsea & Backwell is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code NLS. 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, Nailsea & Backwell handled 476,312 passenger entries and exits, ranking 890th of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Bristol Temple Meads (119,782 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Nailsea & Backwell usually drop outside the morning and evening peaks. Our off-peak train times guide explains when the cheaper windows start on each operator.
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Nailsea & Backwell station FAQs
What is the station code for Nailsea & Backwell?
The three-letter CRS code for Nailsea & Backwell is NLS. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Nailsea & Backwell 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 Nailsea & Backwell itself.
How busy is Nailsea & Backwell station?
Nailsea & Backwell recorded 476,312 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 890th busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Bristol Temple Meads.
Which stations are closest to Nailsea & Backwell?
The nearest station is Yatton, about 6.2 km away in a straight line. Shirehampton (8.7 km) and Portway Park & Ride (8.8 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.