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Buses replace trains between Preston (Lancs) and Barrow-in-Furness / Windermere on Sunday 30 March 

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Engineering work details

Starts Sunday 30 March 2025 to Sunday 30 March 2025

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between Lancaster and Barrow-in-Furness / Morecambe and also between Oxenholme and Windermere

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Lancaster and Oxenholme Lake District, closing some lines.

Between Lancaster and Barrow-in-Furness: Trains will not run for most of the day. The 20:46 Barrow-in-Furness to Lancaster service, and the 22:20 Lancaster to Barrow-in-Furness services will run as normally advertised.

Between Oxenholme and Windermere: Trains will not run.

Between Lancaster and Morecambe: Trains will not run.

Buses will be provided between:

  • Preston and Barrow-in-Furness, calling at all stations except Silverdale and Arnside

  • Preston and Windermere, calling at Lancaster and Kendal

  • Oxenholme and Windermere, calling at all intermediate stations

  • A mini-bus service will be provided between Lancaster and Arnside, calling at Bare Lane, Morecambe, Carnforth and Silverdale

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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