Buses replace evening / morning Northern trains to / from Liverpool Lime Street from Monday 18 to Friday 22 December 

Route(s) affected

Northern between Liverpool Lime Street and Ellesmere Port / Manchester Victoria / Wilmslow / Blackpool North

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Liverpool Lime Street and Broad Green, closing various lines overnight. ​​​​​​​

Monday to Thursday:

The 22:17 Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Street service will terminate at Wigan North Western. A bus will be provided from Wigan North Western to Liverpool Lime Street.

The 22:43 Wilmslow to Liverpool Lime Street service will terminate at Manchester Oxford Road. A bus will be provided from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Street.

The 23:30 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoria service will depart at 23:20 and run earlier than normally advertised to Broad Green. A bus will be provided from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoria, departing Liverpool Lime Street at 23:30 and stopping to set down only from Broad Green onwards.

Tuesday to Friday:

The 05:10 Liverpool Lime Street to Ellesmere Port service will start at 05:33, and will not call at stations between Liverpool Lime Street and Frodsham. A bus will be provided from Huyton to Ellesmere Port.

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 this page. 

You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages. 

Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.