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Amended late night / early morning LNER service between London Kings Cross and Newcastle on Sunday 20 and Monday 21 December 

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Engineering work details

Starts Sunday 20 December 2026 to Monday 21 December 2026

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Train operators affected

  • LNER

Route(s) affected

Between London Kings Cross and Newcastle

Description

Engineering work is taking place overnight between York and Newcastle, closing some lines.

On Sunday, the 22:03 London Kings Cross to Newcastle service will terminate at York. A rail replacement bus will run from York to Newcastle, calling at Darlington and Durham.

On Monday, the 04:35 Newcastle to London Kings Cross service will start from York. Customers are advised to catch the 05:27 LNER service to London Kings Cross to reach their destination.

Check before you travel:

These changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel.

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 drop-off 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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