Clifton live departures
Next trains leaving Clifton (CLI), 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? Clifton live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeCLI
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates53.5225, -2.3148
- Nearest stationSwinton (Manchester) (1.7 km)
- Passengers 2024-251,102
- GB rank2,534th busiest
- Managed byNorthern Trains
About this board
Clifton is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code CLI. 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, Clifton handled 1,102 passenger entries and exits, ranking 2,534th of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Salford Crescent (442 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Clifton 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 Clifton
Clifton station FAQs
What is the station code for Clifton?
The three-letter CRS code for Clifton is CLI. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Clifton 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 Clifton itself.
How busy is Clifton station?
Clifton recorded 1,102 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 2,534th busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Salford Crescent.
Which stations are closest to Clifton?
The nearest station is Swinton (Manchester), about 1.7 km away in a straight line. Moorside (2.5 km) and Eccles (4.3 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.