Blackrod live departures
Next trains leaving Blackrod (BLK), 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? Blackrod live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeBLK
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates53.5915, -2.5695
- Nearest stationHorwich Parkway (2.1 km)
- Passengers 2024-25226,316
- GB rank1,315th busiest
- Managed byNorthern Trains
About this board
Blackrod is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code BLK. 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, Blackrod handled 226,316 passenger entries and exits, ranking 1,315th of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Manchester Piccadilly (52,858 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Blackrod 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 Blackrod
Blackrod station FAQs
What is the station code for Blackrod?
The three-letter CRS code for Blackrod is BLK. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Blackrod 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 Blackrod itself.
How busy is Blackrod station?
Blackrod recorded 226,316 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 1,315th busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Manchester Piccadilly.
Which stations are closest to Blackrod?
The nearest station is Horwich Parkway, about 2.1 km away in a straight line. Adlington (Lancashire) (3.3 km) and Westhoughton (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.