Live trains on your desk.
Right now.
TrainTicker Desktop is a little amber departure board, just like the one on your platform. It shows the next trains from your station with their platform, any delay and every stop they call at. There's no subscription and no app. Plug it in, tell it your station and it gets on with it.
What it is
Which platform, and is it on time?
TrainTicker is a live train departure board for your home. Choose any National Rail station and it shows the next departures the way the board on the platform does, with times, platforms, delays, cancellations and calling points, on a compact amber LED board or free in your browser. No subscription, no app, and free train times forever.
The next train in full, its calling points scrolling underneath, and the clock
320×80mm
LED display
128×32px
Pixel resolution
2,500+
Stations to choose from
10s
Between updates
From King's Cross to Glenfinnan
Pick any National Rail station in Great Britain by its name or its three-letter code, whether that's a London terminus or a little station on the West Highland Line. The board shows its trains the way the platform does.
On the board
Read the whole departure from across the room
The next train gets the board to itself, with its calling points scrolling underneath, then the two after it take their turn. It's all in one amber, the way the boards on the platform are.
These are sample trains. Put your station in above and it'll show the next trains from there, live.
Drawn with the board's own fonts and layout, so it looks the way the real one does.
18:32
When the train is booked to leave
London Paddington
Where it ends up, and long names scroll
Plat 4
Shown as soon as the station gives it out
Exp 18:40
On time, expected later, delayed or cancelled
Bath Spa, Swindon
Every stop after yours, scrolling underneath
Left Swindon
The last place the next train called
2nd 18:45
The two after it take their turn
18:29:47
With seconds, like the real thing
Once it's on your WiFi the board shows a one-off code. Type it in at thetrainticker.com/claim, pick your station and it's linked to your account.
Setup
Setup in 3 minutes
You won't need any tools, and there's no app to install.
- 01
Unbox & power on
Plug it in. Connect to the setup hotspot from your phone.
- 02
Pick your station
Search by name or code. Add the station you travel to if you only want trains going there.
- 03
Watch your trains
The next departures appear straight away, with platforms, delays and calling points.
Living with it
A few things it does without being asked
When the trains stop for the night
Nothing due? The board shows your station, No departures and the clock until there's a train to show again.
Only your trains
Pick the station you travel to and it lists only the trains that call there. Tell it how long your walk is and it hides the ones you'd miss.
Dims itself at night
Press the button on the back for four brightness levels, or pick any level in the dashboard. Between 10pm and 7am it drops to 15% on its own.
Features
Packed with features
All of it comes with the £199.99, and there's nothing to unlock later.
Live National Rail times
Straight from Darwin, National Rail's live system, checked every 10 seconds.
Every station in Britain
Choose any National Rail station by name or code, and change it whenever you like.
Delays and cancellations
Expected times, cancellations and the reason given for them, as the station shows them.
LED board + browser
The board, a full-screen board in your browser, or a link you can share.
Only the trains you want
Filter by destination or platform, and hide trains that leave before you'd get there.
WiFi setup from your phone
Power it on, join its hotspot from your phone and pick your station.
Two layouts
One train in full with its calling points, or the next three at a glance.
Station notices
Messages for your station, like engineering works, scroll along with the trains.
Free data forever
There's no subscription or premium tier. You pay once and the train times are free for life.
Now available to order
TrainTicker Desktop
It's a little departure board for your desk or kitchen shelf, and it makes a good present for anyone who loves trains (or for anyone who commutes and wants to know whether it's time to run).
- Display
- 320 × 80 mm
- Resolution
- 128 × 32 pixels
- Pixel pitch
- 2.5 mm
- Connectivity
- WiFi 2.4GHz
- Power
- USB-C, 5V
- Data refresh
- Every 10 seconds
30-day money-back guarantee
What's in the box
- 320×80mm amber LED departure board
- Desktop stand / enclosure
- USB-C power cable (1.5m)
- Quick start guide
- Free lifetime train times
- Free software updates forever
Good for
- Commuters who want to know when to leave
- Railway enthusiasts
- Homes a short walk from a station
- Unique desk gadget & conversation starter
- Gift for anyone who loves trains
TrainTicker at a glance
- Price
- £199.99 one-time. Postage £4.99 in the UK, from £9.99 internationally
- Subscription
- None. Train times are free for the life of the device
- Size
- 320 x 80 mm, 128 x 32 pixels at 2.5 mm pitch
- Data
- Live from Darwin, National Rail's train information system, checked every 10 seconds
- Stations
- Any National Rail station in Great Britain, picked by name or code
- Setup
- Connect to its WiFi hotspot from your phone, about 3 minutes, no app
- Power
- USB-C at 5V, cable included
- Delivery
- Ships within 3 to 4 weeks, tracked
- Returns
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- Try before buying
- The live demo at thetrainticker.com/demo is free, no signup
Choose your experience
Try it free in your browser, or get the LED board.
Live demo
Free
in your browser, no signup
- Live departures
- LED board simulator
- Any National Rail station
- Both layouts
- Next three trains
TrainTicker Desktop
£199.99
one-time, no subscription
30-day money-back guarantee
- 320×80mm amber LED
- 128×32 pixels
- WiFi, USB-C
- Desktop stand
- Free train times forever
- Platforms and delays
- Calling points
- Only your trains
- Dims at night
- Free updates
Try it without the risk
You are buying an object that has to earn its place on your desk. If it does not, you should not be stuck with it.
30 days to change your mind
Not for you? Send it back within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.
No subscription, ever
Live train times are free for the life of the device. There is no premium tier to upsell you to.
Free updates forever
New display modes and features arrive over the air, at no cost.
Designed and supported in the UK
Built by Rivoro Studio Ltd in Bristol, England. Company number 17226090.
Frequently asked questions
Something not covered? Ask us.
What is TrainTicker?+
TrainTicker is a live train departure board for your home. It shows the next trains from any National Rail station on a compact amber LED board, laid out like the one on the platform.
Is TrainTicker free to use?+
The live demo in your browser is completely free. The TrainTicker Desktop LED board is available to order at £199.99 with no subscription fees.
What does the board show?+
The next train's time, destination and platform, and whether it's on time, expected later, delayed or cancelled. Its calling points scroll underneath, then the next two trains take their turn, with a clock along the bottom. When nothing is due it shows the time.
How big is it?+
320×80mm, about the length of a ruler. 128×32 pixels at 2.5mm pitch. It sits happily on a desk or a shelf.
Is there a subscription fee?+
No. The train times are completely free, forever. The £199.99 price covers the hardware only.
Where do the train times come from?+
From Darwin, National Rail's live train information system, the same source behind National Rail Enquiries.
Does it work at my station?+
It works at every National Rail station in Great Britain. Pick yours by name or its three-letter code when you set it up, and change it whenever you like.
Can it show only my trains?+
Yes. Pick the station you travel to and it only lists trains that call there. You can also choose your platforms, or tell it how long your walk to the station takes so it hides the trains you can't catch.
How long does delivery take?+
Orders typically ship within 3-4 weeks. Your card is charged at checkout and you will receive tracking details by email.
Can I return it if I do not like it?+
Yes. Every order includes a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you are not happy, contact support and return it for a full refund.
Ready to see when your next train is?
Order the TrainTicker Desktop for £199.99 and get live departures on your desk. Or try the free demo, no signup.