Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Wigan North Western / Buckshaw Parkway and Preston / Blackpool North on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 October 

Route(s) affected

Northern between Liverpool Lime Street / Manchester Airport / Manchester Oxford Road and Blackpool North, and between Liverpool Lime Street and Preston

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Wigan North Western and Preston, closing all 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 run from Buckshaw Parkway to Blackpool North.

Sunday:

The 07:37 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will run between Manchester Airport and Buckshaw Parkway, and between Preston and Blackpool North. A bus will be provided between Buckshaw Parkway and Preston. 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 07:53 Blackpool North to Manchester Oxford Road service will start from Buckshaw Parkway at 09:16. A bus will be provided from Preston to Buckshaw Parkway. You can use alternative services are available between Blackpool North and Preston.

The 07:57 Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Street service will run between Blackpool North and Preston, and between Wigan North Western and Liverpool Lime Street. You can use the next available service for stations between Preston and Wigan North Western.

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.