Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Chester and Manchester Airport from Tuesday 30 June to Friday 3 July
Engineering work details
Starts Tuesday 30 June 2026 to Friday 03 July 2026
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Transport for Wales between Birmingham International / Holyhead / Llandudno Junction / Chester and Manchester Airport, and between Birmingham International / Chester and Manchester Piccadilly
Description
Engineering work is taking place between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly, closing various lines overnight from Tuesday evening until Friday morning.
Between approximately 23:30 and 05:00 each night, trains will not run between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly / Manchester Airport.
Replacement buses will run between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly only. For travel between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport, you can use alternative services at no extra cost.
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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