Small Heath live departures
Next trains leaving Small Heath (SMA), 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? Small Heath live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeSMA
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates52.4628, -1.8587
- Nearest stationBordesley (1.6 km)
- Passengers 2024-25224,446
- GB rank1,323rd busiest
- Managed byWest Midlands Trains (West Midlands Railway)
About this board
Small Heath is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code SMA. 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, Small Heath handled 224,446 passenger entries and exits, ranking 1,323rd of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Birmingham Moor Street (142,076 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Small Heath 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 Small Heath
Small Heath station FAQs
What is the station code for Small Heath?
The three-letter CRS code for Small Heath is SMA. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Small Heath 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 Small Heath itself.
How busy is Small Heath station?
Small Heath recorded 224,446 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 1,323rd busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Birmingham Moor Street.
Which stations are closest to Small Heath?
The nearest station is Bordesley, about 1.6 km away in a straight line. Tyseley (1.6 km) and Adderley Park (2.3 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.