Walthamstow Central live departures
Next trains leaving Walthamstow Central (WHC), 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? Walthamstow Central live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeWHC
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates51.5831, -0.0197
- Nearest stationWalthamstow Queens Road (0.4 km)
- Passengers 2024-254,272,090
- GB rank129th busiest
- Managed byLondon Overground
About this board
Walthamstow Central is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code WHC. 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, Walthamstow Central handled 4,272,090 passenger entries and exits, ranking 129th of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Highams Park (1,053,336 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Walthamstow Central usually drop outside the morning and evening peaks. Our off-peak train times guide explains when the cheaper windows start on each operator.
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Walthamstow Central station FAQs
What is the station code for Walthamstow Central?
The three-letter CRS code for Walthamstow Central is WHC. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Walthamstow Central 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 Walthamstow Central itself.
How busy is Walthamstow Central station?
Walthamstow Central recorded 4,272,090 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 129th busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Highams Park.
Which stations are closest to Walthamstow Central?
The nearest station is Walthamstow Queens Road, about 0.4 km away in a straight line. St James Street (0.9 km) and Wood Street (1.3 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.