Nearly Departed for UK trains

Nearly Departed for UK trains

Check your departure times!

71 ratings
32 reviews
Free
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 4, 2015
  • April 9, 2026

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Get live UK train departure and arrival times directly on your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch. Features include service alerts, disruptions, and the ability to track your train's current location. Customizable widgets provide at-a-glance information.

Live departure and arrival times
Service alerts and disruptions
Home screen and lock screen widgets
Apple Watch app
Automatic route reversal
Train service location tracking
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What's New in Nearly Departed for UK trains

2.72.756

April 9, 2026

This update fixes a display bug which appears after deleting a route, and contains some small UI improvements in the iOS and watchOS apps.

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User reviews

Brilliant and accessible

This is a great app! And I love that it’s accessible with VoiceOver too, as I’m blind it gives me a great way to check the boards.

Watch App Crashes

The latest update causes the Apple Watch app to crash.

Traveller Explorer

Most excellent App going that extra mile giving the passenger what they require , accurate departure & arrival times of Trains throughout
the U.K.


An excellent App giving you Clear Presise
Travel Information !

Great when it works

Fantastic when it works but 9/10 times I check my route on the iPhone widget I get “something went wrong”. If this can be fixed I would give 5 stars.

Designed by someone who uses Trains

As silly as that may sound, this app is obviously designed by someone who knows what would help them when using the railways: tracking cancellations, platform changes, letting you know you have almost arrived in case you have nodded off. It’s a great at the deserves my subscription and is great value for money.

They also utilise new iOS features and APIs, which I appreciate e.g. Live Activities.

The developer is also really engaging, taking on feedback and improving the app regularly.
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FAQ

What does Nearly Departed do?

This app provides location-aware live departure and arrival times for UK trains. It offers real-time updates on service alerts, disruptions, and replacement bus information, all accessible from your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch. You can also view the current location of train services and their progress along the route.

What are the key features of this app?

Key features include live departure and arrival times for direct services, up to 23 hours of scheduled departures, service alerts, disruptions, and replacement bus information. It also offers customizable widgets for your iPhone home screen, lock screen, and StandBy, as well as an Apple Watch app for at-a-glance information. Routes can automatically reverse for return journeys.

Is this app free to use?

The app is usable without needing to subscribe, offering core functionality for free. However, an optional, affordable subscription unlocks premium features such as viewing the current location of train services, removing the 5-route limit, following services, and enabling Live Activities to track progress. Users with iOS accessibility features enabled receive all premium features for free.

What devices is Nearly Departed compatible with?

The app is designed for iOS devices, including iPhone and iPad. It also features an Apple Watch app, allowing users to check train departures directly on their wrist. Widgets are available for the iOS home screen, lock screen, and StandBy mode.

How can I use this app for my train journeys?

You can use the iPhone/iPad app to define your favorite train routes, which can automatically reverse direction based on time of day or your location. Add the widget to your home screen for quick access to your favorite route. The Apple Watch app lets you view departures on your wrist, and Live Activities can be used to track your specific train service.