Sankey for Penketh live departures
Next trains leaving Sankey for Penketh (SNK), 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? Sankey for Penketh live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeSNK
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates53.3925, -2.6511
- Nearest stationWarrington West (1 km)
- Passengers 2024-251,204
- GB rank2,527th busiest
- Managed byNorthern Trains
About this board
Sankey for Penketh is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code SNK. 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, Sankey for Penketh handled 1,204 passenger entries and exits, ranking 2,527th of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Birchwood (274 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Sankey for Penketh 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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Sankey for Penketh station FAQs
What is the station code for Sankey for Penketh?
The three-letter CRS code for Sankey for Penketh is SNK. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Sankey for Penketh 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 Sankey for Penketh itself.
How busy is Sankey for Penketh station?
Sankey for Penketh recorded 1,204 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 2,527th busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Birchwood.
Which stations are closest to Sankey for Penketh?
The nearest station is Warrington West, about 1 km away in a straight line. Warrington Bank Quay (3.3 km) and Warrington Central (3.9 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.