Slateford live departures
Next trains leaving Slateford (SLA), 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? Slateford live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeSLA
- CountryScotland
- Coordinates55.9267, -3.2435
- Nearest stationKingsknowe (1.6 km)
- Passengers 2024-2571,928
- GB rank1,906th busiest
- Managed byScotRail
About this board
Slateford is a National Rail station in Scotland, listed under the code SLA. 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, Slateford handled 71,928 passenger entries and exits, ranking 1,906th of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Edinburgh (25,104 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Slateford 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 Slateford
Slateford station FAQs
What is the station code for Slateford?
The three-letter CRS code for Slateford is SLA. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Slateford 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 Slateford itself.
How busy is Slateford station?
Slateford recorded 71,928 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 1,906th busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Edinburgh.
Which stations are closest to Slateford?
The nearest station is Kingsknowe, about 1.6 km away in a straight line. Haymarket (2.6 km) and Wester Hailes (2.9 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.