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Last updated:Today at 07:12
Train companies affected:Greater Anglia, Stansted Express
Last updated:Today at 07:10
Train companies affected:Avanti West Coast, Northern, TransPennine Express

Buses replace late night / early morning service Northern trains between Manchester Airport and Manchester PIccadilly from Monday 27 to Friday 31 October 

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Engineering work details

Starts Monday 27 October 2025 to Friday 31 October 2025

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

between Manchester Airport and Blackpool North / Crewe / Manchester Piccadilly

Description

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Wilmslow and Manchester Piccadilly, closing some lines.

Monday to Thursday:

The 22:22 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Manchester Piccadilly. A bus will be provided from Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport.

The 23:00 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Manchester Piccadilly. A bus will be provided from Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport.

The 23:22 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Manchester Piccadilly. A bus will be provided from Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport.

The 23:37 Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport service will be bus replaced throughout.

The 23:46 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will start from Manchester Piccadilly. A bus will be provided from Manchester Airport to Blackpool North, stopping to drop off only from Manchester Piccadilly.

Tuesday to Friday:

The 00:44 Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly service will not call at Manchester Airport. A bus will be provided between Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly, calling at Manchester Airport.

The 04:48 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will start from Manchester Piccadilly.

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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