Buses replace trains between Milton Keynes Central and Northampton / Rugby from Saturday 27 December to Friday 2 January
Engineering work details
Starts Saturday 27 December 2025 to Friday 02 January 2026
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
All routes to / from London Euston
Description
Engineering work is taking place between Milton Keynes Central and Northampton / Rugby, closing most lines.
Avanti West Coast:
An amended service will run between London Euston and Milton Keynes Central, and start again from either Northampton or Rugby.
A replacement bus service will operate between Milton Keynes Central and Northampton / Rugby.
London Northwestern Railway:
Trains between London Euston and Birmingham New Street will run between London Euston and Milton Keynes Central, and start again between Northampton and Birmingham New Street.
Rail replacement buses will operate between Milton Keynes Central and Northampton.
Trains between London Euston and Tring will not run.
Trains between London Euston and Crewe will run between Northampton and Crewe only.
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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