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Buses replace late night / early morning services between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly from Monday 22 to Friday 26 June 

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Engineering work details

Starts Monday 22 June 2026 to Friday 26 June 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between Llandudno Junction / Chester and Manchester Piccadilly / Manchester Airport

Description

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Chester and Manchester, closing some lines.

Monday to Thursday:

The 20:02 Holyhead to Manchester Piccadilly service will terminate at Warrington Bank Quay. A replacement bus will run between Warrington Bank Quay and Manchester Piccadilly.

The 21:09 Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly service will terminate at Warrington Bank Quay. A replacement bus will run between Warrington Bank Quay and Manchester Piccadilly.

The 23:25 Manchester Airport to Holyhead service will start at Chester. A replacement bus will run between Manchester Airport and Chester.

Tuesday to Friday:

The 00:24 Manchester Piccadilly to Chester service will not run. A replacement bus will run between Manchester Airport and Chester.

The 03:52 Chester to Manchester Piccadilly train service will not run and will be replaced by a bus.

The 05:25 Manchester Piccadilly to Holyhead service will start at Chester. A replacement bus will run between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester.

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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