Buses replace late night service between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly from Monday 21 to Wednesday 23 December
Engineering work details
Starts Monday 21 December 2026 to Wednesday 23 December 2026
Train operators affected
- Transport for Wales
Route(s) affected
Between Holyhead / Llandudno Junction and Manchester Airport
Description
Engineering work is taking place between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly, closing some lines overnight.
From Monday to Wednesday evenings, the 20:02 Holyhead to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Chester. A rail replacement bus will run from Chester to Manchester Piccadilly, departing at 22:00.
The 23:25 Manchester Airport to Llandudno Junction service will start from Chester. A rail replacement bus will run from Manchester Piccadilly to Chester, departing earlier at 22:36.
You should use alternative services between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport.
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 drop-off 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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