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Amended late night / early morning service between Blackpool North and Preston from Monday 2 to Friday 6 February 

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Engineering work details

Starts Monday 02 February 2026 to Friday 06 February 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

between Blackpool North and Preston / Manchester Airport, and between Blackpool South and Preston

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Blackpool North and Preston, closing some lines overnight.

Monday only:

  • The 04:59 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will start from Preston/ A replacement bus service weill run from Blackpool North to Preston, departing earlier at 04:10.

Monday to Thursday evenings:

  • The 23:46 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will terminate at Preston. A replacement bus service will run from Preston to Blackpool North.

Tuesday to Friday mornings:

  • The 05:29 Blackpool South to Preston service will start from Blackpool North. A replacement bus service will run from Blackpool South to Preston, departing earlier at 04:55.

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

Replacement bus travel advice:

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.

You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

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