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Buses replace early morning / late evening trains between Blackpool North / Blackpool South and Preston from Monday 23 to Friday 27 November

Planned Updated: 31 Aug 2026 12:49

Engineering work is taking place between Blackpool North / Blackpool South and Preston, closing all lines early morning / late night from Monday to Friday mornings.

Monday:

The 04:59 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will start from Preston at 05:25. A replacement bus will run from Blackpool North to Preston, departing Blackpool North earlier than usual at 04:10 and connecting with the amended train service

Monday to Thursday:

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

Monday to Friday:

The 05:29 Blackpool South to Preston service will start from Blackpool North. A replacement bus will run from Blackpool South earlier than usual, at 04:55, to Kirkham & Wesham, connecting with the amended train service

Check before you travel:

These changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Enquiries 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.