Stowmarket live departures
Next trains leaving Stowmarket (SMK), 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? Stowmarket live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeSMK
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates52.1901, 1.0007
- Nearest stationNeedham Market (5.1 km)
- Passengers 2024-25975,908
- GB rank551st busiest
- Managed byGreater Anglia
About this board
Stowmarket is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code SMK. 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, Stowmarket handled 975,908 passenger entries and exits, ranking 551st of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is London Liverpool Street (278,238 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Stowmarket 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 Stowmarket
Stowmarket station FAQs
What is the station code for Stowmarket?
The three-letter CRS code for Stowmarket is SMK. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Stowmarket 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 Stowmarket itself.
How busy is Stowmarket station?
Stowmarket recorded 975,908 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 551st 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 Stowmarket?
The nearest station is Needham Market, about 5.1 km away in a straight line. Elmswell (8.1 km) and Thurston (14.7 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.