railinfo

Clifton

○ connecting
08:36 from Southport
Northern · 1h 11m · 16 stops
Scheduled
18:20 from Stalybridge
Northern · 28m · 5 stops
Scheduled

Scheduled from the Network Rail timetable; status updates live as trains run. Platform is operational until Darwin advertised platforms are enabled.

Station information

Address
Clifton station, Rake Lane, Clifton, Greater Manchester, M27 8LL
Managed by
Northern · staffed: unstaffed
Platforms
2 · minimum connection time 5 min
Step-free access
Category B2: (refer to quick reference guide) — Category B Station Please note there are no tactile pavings at this station Services to Manchester access via a pathway (70 paces, 1:14 slope) through a 3ft gate onto the platform Services to Preston down a ramp (100 yards/91m, 1:15 slope) onto the platform. To find our more about travelling around… · no lifts · passenger assistance available
Ticket office
No ticket office
Facilities
Bus links · Underground

Source: National Rail Knowledgebase· updated 2026-08-04