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Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Crewe and Chester from Monday 29 September until Friday 3 October 

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Engineering work details

Starts Monday 29 September 2025 to Friday 03 October 2025

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

between Cardiff Central / Manchester Airport and Chester, and also between Birmingham International and Holyhead

Description

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

From approximately 22:50 Monday to Thursday evenings until 05:15 Tuesday to Friday mornings, trains between Crewe and Chester will be diverted via Shrewsbury / Wrexham General.

Replacement bus services will run between Crewe and Chester directly.

Check before you travel:

These changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel.

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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