Whaley Bridge live departures
Next trains leaving Whaley Bridge (WBR), 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? Whaley Bridge live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeWBR
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates53.3304, -1.9834
- Nearest stationFurness Vale (2 km)
- Passengers 2024-25134,408
- GB rank1,596th busiest
- Managed byNorthern Trains
About this board
Whaley Bridge is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code WBR. 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, Whaley Bridge handled 134,408 passenger entries and exits, ranking 1,596th of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Manchester Piccadilly (56,654 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Whaley 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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Whaley Bridge station FAQs
What is the station code for Whaley Bridge?
The three-letter CRS code for Whaley Bridge is WBR. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Whaley 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 Whaley Bridge itself.
How busy is Whaley Bridge station?
Whaley Bridge recorded 134,408 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 1,596th busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Manchester Piccadilly.
Which stations are closest to Whaley Bridge?
The nearest station is Furness Vale, about 2 km away in a straight line. Chinley (2.8 km) and New Mills Newtown (3.6 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.