Rectory Road live departures
Next trains leaving Rectory Road (REC), 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? Rectory Road live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeREC
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates51.5587, -0.0684
- Nearest stationStoke Newington (0.8 km)
- Passengers 2024-251,325,536
- GB rank423rd busiest
- Managed byLondon Overground
About this board
Rectory Road is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code REC. 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, Rectory Road handled 1,325,536 passenger entries and exits, ranking 423rd of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is London Liverpool Street (459,456 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Rectory Road 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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Rectory Road station FAQs
What is the station code for Rectory Road?
The three-letter CRS code for Rectory Road is REC. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Rectory Road 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 Rectory Road itself.
How busy is Rectory Road station?
Rectory Road recorded 1,325,536 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 423rd busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is London Liverpool Street.
Which stations are closest to Rectory Road?
The nearest station is Stoke Newington, about 0.8 km away in a straight line. Clapton (0.9 km) and Hackney Downs (1.3 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.