Altrincham live departures
Next trains leaving Altrincham (ALT), 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? Altrincham live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeALT
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates53.3874, -2.3472
- Nearest stationNavigation Road (0.9 km)
- Passengers 2024-25316,474
- GB rank1,135th busiest
- Managed byNorthern Trains
About this board
Altrincham is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code ALT. 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, Altrincham handled 316,474 passenger entries and exits, ranking 1,135th of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Knutsford (80,984 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Altrincham 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 Altrincham
Altrincham station FAQs
What is the station code for Altrincham?
The three-letter CRS code for Altrincham is ALT. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Altrincham 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 Altrincham itself.
How busy is Altrincham station?
Altrincham recorded 316,474 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 1,135th busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Knutsford.
Which stations are closest to Altrincham?
The nearest station is Navigation Road, about 0.9 km away in a straight line. Hale (1 km) and Ashley (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.