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Buses replace trains between Crewe and Chester on Sunday 1 November 

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Engineering work details

Starts Sunday 01 November 2026 to Sunday 01 November 2026

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Route(s) affected

Avanti West Coast between London Euston and Chester / Holyhead

Northern between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester

Transport for Wales between Liverpool Lime Street / Holyhead / Crewe and Chester

Description

Engineering work is taking place in the Crewe area, closing some lines.

Avanti West Coast:

On Sunday, no trains will run between London Euston and Holyhead, you should travel on alternative Avanti West Coast trains between London Euston and Crewe.

You can use your ticket and no extra cost on Transport for Wales services between Crewe and Holyhead.

Northern:

Trains between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester will run between Manchester Piccadilly and Greenbank only.

Replacement buses will run between Greenbank and Chester.

Transport for Wales:

Trains between Liverpool Lime Street and Chester are cancelled and replaced by buses, these buses will run between Liverpool South Parkway and Chester.

Trains between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester services are and replaced by buses.

Trains between Manchester Piccadilly and Llandudno Junction / Holyhead will run between Chester and Llandudno Junction / Holyhead. A replacement bus service will run between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester.

Crewe to Chester shuttle trains will not run and will be replaced by buses.

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 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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