Nearest station, automatically
Next Trains uses your device location to identify the closest station and sort nearby stations by distance, so you can get to the right departure board faster.
Next Trains
Live rail departures, without the clutter
Next Trains helps regular commuters check departures in seconds.
Built for everyday rail travel, Next Trains gives you the essentials fast: live departures, platform numbers, delay status, saved routes, and quick access to the nearest station using your device location.
Less app navigation. More train navigation.
Why people use it
Designed for the journeys you make all the time
Fast access to the routes that matter
Save your regular journeys and get straight to the departure boards you actually care about. Whether it’s home to work, work to home, or a frequent interchange, your routes are ready when you are.
Live information at a glance
See upcoming departures, scheduled times, delay status, and platform details in one clear view. The app is built to surface the next useful decision quickly, not bury it behind extra menus.
Nearest station, automatically
When you're in a rush, Next Trains can use your device location to identify the closest station and sort nearby stations by distance, helping you get to the right departure board faster.
Useful when every minute counts
Commuting often means checking trains while walking, changing platforms, or rushing between stops. Next Trains keeps the interface simple so you can scan what matters and move on.
Key features
Everything you need, nothing you don’t
Custom commute routes
Save the journeys you use most often, such as Milton Keynes Central to London Euston or Stafford to Birmingham New Street, and switch between them in seconds.
Live departures and platforms
Keep track of real-time departures, delays, cancellations, and platform numbers in a format that is quick to scan on the move.
Quick refresh
Refresh fast to keep departure boards current when timings change or when you want a fresh check before heading to the platform.
Clean, commuter-first interface
Clear cards, strong status labels, and a distraction-free layout make it easier to focus on the next train instead of fighting the app.
See it in action
A fast, focused experience from route setup to departure board
For everyday journeys
Make your commute easier to manage
If you regularly travel the same rail routes, Next Trains helps you get to live departure information faster, with less clutter and less effort. It’s a simple tool for people who just want to know what’s running, where it’s leaving from, and whether they need to move.