Parbold live departures
Next trains leaving Parbold (PBL), 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? Parbold live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codePBL
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates53.5909, -2.7707
- Nearest stationHoscar (2.3 km)
- Passengers 2024-2598,762
- GB rank1,765th busiest
- Managed byNorthern Trains
About this board
Parbold is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code PBL. 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, Parbold handled 98,762 passenger entries and exits, ranking 1,765th of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Manchester Piccadilly (19,150 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Parbold 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 Parbold
Parbold station FAQs
What is the station code for Parbold?
The three-letter CRS code for Parbold is PBL. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Parbold 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 Parbold itself.
How busy is Parbold station?
Parbold recorded 98,762 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 1,765th busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Manchester Piccadilly.
Which stations are closest to Parbold?
The nearest station is Hoscar, about 2.3 km away in a straight line. Appley Bridge (3.7 km) and Burscough Junction (4.7 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.