1The departure of a train, bus, or other vehicle — starting to move and leave. Common in station signs and announcements.
発車時刻が近づき、乗客はホームに並んだ。
The departure time approached and passengers lined up on the platform.
発車ベルが鳴ったので電車に乗り遅れないよう急いだ。
The departure bell rang, so I hurried to avoid missing the train.
このバスは発車の合図でドアが閉まります。
On this bus, the doors close at the signal for departure.