Accrington live departures
Next trains leaving Accrington (ACR), with platforms and expected times from the National Rail Darwin feed. The board refreshes itself every 30 seconds, so you can leave it open while you walk to the station.
Waiting for someone instead? Accrington live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeACR
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates53.7532, -2.3700
- Nearest stationChurch & Oswaldtwistle (1.4 km)
- Passengers 2024-25503,794
- GB rank862nd busiest
- Managed byNorthern Trains
About this board
Accrington is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code ACR. The departures above come from Darwin, the industry system that merges the timetable with live signalling and operator updates. A train marked "On time" is running to schedule; an amended time means Darwin expects it to leave then instead.
In the year April 2024 to March 2025, Accrington handled 503,794 passenger entries and exits, ranking 862nd of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Blackburn (78,634 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Accrington usually drop outside the morning and evening peaks. Our off-peak train times guide explains when the cheaper windows start on each operator.
Stations near Accrington
Accrington station FAQs
What is the station code for Accrington?
The three-letter CRS code for Accrington is ACR. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Accrington departure board?
The board on this page reads from Darwin, the rail industry's live train-running engine, and refreshes every 30 seconds. It shows the same expected times and platforms as the screens at Accrington itself.
How busy is Accrington station?
Accrington recorded 503,794 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 862nd busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Blackburn.
Which stations are closest to Accrington?
The nearest station is Church & Oswaldtwistle, about 1.4 km away in a straight line. Huncoat (2.6 km) and Rishton (3.5 km) are also close.
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Live departures: Darwin via National Rail OpenLDBWS, Open Government Licence. Station reference data: open industry sources. Passenger figures: ORR station usage estimates, April 2024 to March 2025 (OGL). Distances are straight-line. Page details last verified 12 September 2026. How this site works.