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Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Preston and Blackpool North from Monday 10 to Friday 14 November  

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Engineering work details

Starts Monday 10 November 2025 to Friday 14 November 2025

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

between Manchester Airport and Blackpool North and also between Preston and Blackpool South

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Preston and Blackpool North, closing some lines.

Monday:

The 04:59 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will start from Preston. A rail replacement bus service will run from Blackpool North to Preston, departing at 04:10 to connect to the train at Preston.

Monday to Thursday:

The 23:46 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will terminate at Preston. A rail replacement bus service will run between Preston and Blackpool North, departing at 01:11.

Monday to Friday:

The 05:29 Blackpool South to Preston service will start from Blackpool North. A rail replacement bus service will run between Blackpool South and Kirkham & Wesham, departing Blackpool South at 04:55.

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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