Live Departure Boards Make Customers Stay Longer and Spend More

A growing number of pubs and restaurants near public transport stops across the UK are installing live departure boards—and seeing a measurable impact on their bottom line.

The concept is simple but powerful: guests can see live departure times instantly—no need to open an app, search timetables or worry about missing their connection. This puts customers at ease, helps them settle in, and often decide they’ve got time for another pint, an unexpected dessert or coffee before heading off.

One standout example is The Euston Tap in London, where the last vestiges of a magnificent Victorian-era train station can be found in the pub making the departure board feel right at home. 

But the benefits aren’t limited to city venues. At The Edgcumbe Arms in Cornwall, owner Dan Cox says: “The boards connect perfectly with our history and setting beside the ferry to Stonehouse. It’s a simple but very effective addition to the pub. I’d happily recommend them to other venues—there has been a positive impact on my business.”

For venues, the benefits are immediate: longer dwell time, higher spend per head, and our boards are frequently shared on social media, with many posts going viral—delays, it turns out, can be great for business!

Designed and built in the UK, the boards support bus, train, tram, tube or ferry stops across the UK. They are reliable, highly customisable and easy to install. They are increasingly appearing in venues nationwide, from heritage pubs to modern bars, helping hospitality businesses turn transport proximity into a commercial advantage.

To learn more, visit ukdepartureboards.co.uk and use code ‘pubandbarmag’ at checkout for a discount for readers of Pub and Bar Magazine.