Buses replace early morning / late night trains between Preston and Blackpool South / Blackpool North from Monday 27 November to Friday 1 December 

Route(s) affected

Northern between Manchester Airport / Preston and Blackpool South / Blackpool North

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Preston and Blackpool North / Blackpool South, closing lines overnight from early on Monday morning until Friday morning. ​​​​​​​

Monday:

The 05:00 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will start from Preston. A bus will be provided from Blackpool North to Preston, departing Blackpool North at 04:05 to connect with the train at Preston.

Monday to Thursday:

The 23:46 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will terminate at Preston. A bus will be provided from Preston to Blackpool North.

Monday to Friday:

The 05:29 Blackpool South to Preston service will not run. A bus will be provided from Blackpool South to Preston, departing Blackpool South at 04:59 to connect with the train at Kirkham & Wesham.

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.