Rainham (Kent) live departures
Next trains leaving Rainham (Kent) (RAI), 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? Rainham (Kent) live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeRAI
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates51.3666, 0.6117
- Nearest stationNewington (3.8 km)
- Passengers 2024-251,702,048
- GB rank330th busiest
- Managed bySoutheastern
About this board
Rainham (Kent) is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code RAI. 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, Rainham (Kent) handled 1,702,048 passenger entries and exits, ranking 330th of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is London Victoria (526,174 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Rainham (Kent) 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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Rainham (Kent) station FAQs
What is the station code for Rainham (Kent)?
The three-letter CRS code for Rainham (Kent) is RAI. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Rainham (Kent) 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 Rainham (Kent) itself.
How busy is Rainham (Kent) station?
Rainham (Kent) recorded 1,702,048 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 330th busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is London Victoria.
Which stations are closest to Rainham (Kent)?
The nearest station is Newington, about 3.8 km away in a straight line. Gillingham (Kent) (4.9 km) and Chatham (6.5 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.