UK Train Times

Train times are usually available around 12 weeks before travel, although some services may be confirmed later while timetables or engineering work are being finalised. 

If your journey isn’t available yet, check again closer to the date or sign up for Ticket Alerts.

First and last train times vary depending on your specific departure station and whether you are traveling on a weekday or weekend. To check the first and last scheduled services for your trip, enter your origin and destination into our online tool at the top of this page and adjust the departure/arrival time accordingly.

National Rail timetables across the UK are generally updated twice a year - typically in May and December. 

While the core frequencies on major routes (like London to Manchester or Birmingham) stay consistent, we recommend checking your specific train times closer to your travel date to account for these seasonal adjustments. 

Platform information is usually confirmed closer to departure and can change on the day. If you're travelling today, check the Live Train Status page for the latest available platform and service information. 

Train times can vary between weekdays and weekends. Weekend and Bank Holiday services may run on different schedules, and planned engineering work can also affect train times. 

Search using your specific travel date to see the services scheduled for your journey. 

Scheduled train times can sometimes change after you've booked. This is usually due to engineering work, timetable updates, or changes elsewhere on the rail network. 

It's a good idea to check train times again before you travel. 

You can use our journey planning tool to find routes that include connections between services. Enter your departure and destination stations to see the available journey options, including where you’ll need to change trains.  

Need more information about the station you’ll be changing at? Find out more about your station before you travel.