Smithy Bridge live departures
Next trains leaving Smithy Bridge (SMB), 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? Smithy Bridge live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeSMB
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates53.6333, -2.1134
- Nearest stationLittleborough (1.6 km)
- Passengers 2024-25191,406
- GB rank1,425th busiest
- Managed byNorthern Trains
About this board
Smithy Bridge is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code SMB. 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, Smithy Bridge handled 191,406 passenger entries and exits, ranking 1,425th of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Manchester Victoria (107,630 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Smithy Bridge 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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Smithy Bridge station FAQs
What is the station code for Smithy Bridge?
The three-letter CRS code for Smithy Bridge is SMB. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Smithy Bridge 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 Smithy Bridge itself.
How busy is Smithy Bridge station?
Smithy Bridge recorded 191,406 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 1,425th busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Manchester Victoria.
Which stations are closest to Smithy Bridge?
The nearest station is Littleborough, about 1.6 km away in a straight line. Rochdale (3.7 km) and Castleton (6.3 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.