Shotton live departures
Next trains leaving Shotton (SHT), 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? Shotton live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeSHT
- CountryWales
- Coordinates53.2135, -3.0377
- Nearest stationHawarden Bridge (0.7 km)
- Passengers 2024-25276,948
- GB rank1,199th busiest
- Managed byTfW Rail
About this board
Shotton is a National Rail station in Wales, listed under the code SHT. 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, Shotton handled 276,948 passenger entries and exits, ranking 1,199th of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Chester (41,970 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Shotton 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 Shotton
Shotton station FAQs
What is the station code for Shotton?
The three-letter CRS code for Shotton is SHT. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Shotton 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 Shotton itself.
How busy is Shotton station?
Shotton recorded 276,948 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 1,199th busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Chester.
Which stations are closest to Shotton?
The nearest station is Hawarden Bridge, about 0.7 km away in a straight line. Hawarden (3.1 km) and Buckley (5.7 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.