Amended late night / early morning service via Preston on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 October 

Route(s) affected

Between Liverpool Lime Street and Preston and also between Manchester Airport and Blackpool North

Description

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Euxton Balshaw Lane and Preston, closing some lines.

Saturday

The 23:15 Liverpool Lime Street to Preston service will terminate at Wigan North Western. A bus will be provided from Wigan North Western to Preston.

The 23:17 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will terminate at Buckshaw Parkway. A bus will be provided from Buckshaw Parkway to Blackpool North.

Sunday

The 07:37 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will not run. An additional train will be provided from Manchester Airport to Blackpool North, departing Manchester Airport at 08:07 and running via Wigan North Western.

The 08:59 Blackpool North to Manchester Oxford Road service will start from Preston. You should use the next available services.

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.