Plumley live departures
Next trains leaving Plumley (PLM), 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? Plumley live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codePLM
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates53.2748, -2.4196
- Nearest stationLostock Gralam (3.1 km)
- Passengers 2024-2518,548
- GB rank2,290th busiest
- Managed byNorthern Trains
About this board
Plumley is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code PLM. 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, Plumley handled 18,548 passenger entries and exits, ranking 2,290th of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Manchester Piccadilly (6,428 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Plumley 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 Plumley
Plumley station FAQs
What is the station code for Plumley?
The three-letter CRS code for Plumley is PLM. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Plumley 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 Plumley itself.
How busy is Plumley station?
Plumley recorded 18,548 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 2,290th busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Manchester Piccadilly.
Which stations are closest to Plumley?
The nearest station is Lostock Gralam, about 3.1 km away in a straight line. Knutsford (4.4 km) and Northwich (5.3 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.