Darlington station, south England, was left deserted after Prime Minister Boris Johnson advised people to avoid travel and large crowds during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The filmer told Newsflare: "0655 Darlington to Plymouth service is usually standing room only, however, following on from government advice to avoid non-essential travel, is practically deserted."

This footage was filmed on March 17.

Darlington Station is usually bustling with passengers for the early train to the south. However, following on from government advice to avoid non essential travel, it is Deserted.

0655 Darlington to Plymouth service is usually standing room only, however, following on from Government advice to avoid non essential travel, is practically deserted.

Train Manager advised 30 passengers compared to 300 on a normal day.

Darlington Station is deserted following on from the announcement to avoid non essential travel. This is rush hour as seen on station info boards.

Ghost station, everyone going into lockdown

Darlington Station virtually deserted despite a full service of trains running as usual. This is after the government advised people to stay home.

Busy commuter subway at Darlington station deserted after Coronavirus shutdown news.