Buses replace trains between Carlisle and Kilmarnock on Saturday 7, and between Carlisle and Kilmarnock / Glasgow Central / Edinburgh on Sunday 8 June 

Route(s) affected

All Avanti West Coast services to / from Glasgow Central / Edinburgh

ScotRail between Carlisle and Glasgow Central

TransPennine Express services to / from Glasgow Central / Edinburgh (via Carlisle)

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Carlisle and Kilmarnock on Saturday and Sunday, and between Carlisle and Carstairs on Sunday, closing all lines.

Avanti West Coast / TransPennine Express:

Sunday only:

Buses will replace trains between:

• Carlisle and Glasgow Central (operated by Avanti West Coast)

• Carlisle and Edinburgh (operated by TransPennine Express)

Avanti West Coast customers can use TransPennine Express buses, and vice versa.

Scotrail:

Saturday and Sunday:

Buses will replace trains between Carlisle and Kilmarnock.

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.