Appley Bridge live departures
Next trains leaving Appley Bridge (APB), 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? Appley Bridge live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeAPB
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates53.5790, -2.7189
- Nearest stationGathurst (2.7 km)
- Passengers 2024-25126,192
- GB rank1,639th busiest
- Managed byNorthern Trains
About this board
Appley Bridge is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code APB. 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, Appley Bridge handled 126,192 passenger entries and exits, ranking 1,639th of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Manchester Piccadilly (33,382 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Appley Bridge usually drop outside the morning and evening peaks. Our off-peak train times guide explains when the cheaper windows start on each operator.
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Appley Bridge station FAQs
What is the station code for Appley Bridge?
The three-letter CRS code for Appley Bridge is APB. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Appley Bridge 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 Appley Bridge itself.
How busy is Appley Bridge station?
Appley Bridge recorded 126,192 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 1,639th busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Manchester Piccadilly.
Which stations are closest to Appley Bridge?
The nearest station is Gathurst, about 2.7 km away in a straight line. Parbold (3.7 km) and Orrell (5.4 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.