Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly from Monday 17 to Friday 21 March 

Route(s) affected

All Transport for Wales services to / from Manchester Piccadilly / Manchester Airport

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

Between 21:45 and 05:30 each night, buses will replace trains between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly.

For travel between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport you should use alternative train services.

Additionally on Tuesday to Friday mornings:

• The 04:55 Chester to Manchester Airport service will be amended to start at 05:00, and will terminate at Manchester Oxford Road

• The 06:25 Manchester Airport to Llandudno service will start from Manchester Oxford Road at 06:48

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.