Amended early morning / late night Northern trains to / from Blackpool North / Blackpool South from Monday 7 to Friday 11 July 

Route(s) affected

Northern between Manchester Airport and Blackpool North

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Preston and Blackpool North / Blackpool South, closing various lines overnight from Sunday evening until Friday morning.

Monday only:

The 04:59 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will start from Preston at 05:25. A bus will be provided from Blackpool North to Preston, departing Blackpool North at 04:10 to connect with the train at Preston.

Monday to Thursday:

The 23:46 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will terminate at Preston. A bus will be provided from Preston to Blackpool North.

Monday to Friday:

The 05:29 Blackpool South to Preston service will be amended to start from Blackpool North instead at 05:44. A bus will be provided from Blackpool South to Kirkham & Wesham, departing Blackpool South earlier at 04:55 and connecting with the amended train service.

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.