Spondon live departures

Next trains leaving Spondon (SPO), 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.

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About this board

Spondon is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code SPO. 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, Spondon handled 47,006 passenger entries and exits, ranking 2,068th of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Nottingham (12,518 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.

Fares out of Spondon 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 Spondon

Spondon station FAQs

What is the station code for Spondon?

The three-letter CRS code for Spondon is SPO. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.

How current is the Spondon 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 Spondon itself.

How busy is Spondon station?

Spondon recorded 47,006 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 2,068th busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Nottingham.

Which stations are closest to Spondon?

The nearest station is Derby, about 3.5 km away in a straight line. Peartree (4.5 km) and Long Eaton (8.8 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.