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Buses replace late night Northern services between Manchester Oxford Road and Liverpool Lime Street from Monday 16 to Thursday 19 November

Planned Updated: 24 Aug 2026 14:06

Engineering work is taking place between Manchester Oxford Road and Liverpool Lime Street, closing all lines use by Northern overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

As a result:

  • The 22:47 Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Street service will depart stations between Chassen Road and Hunts Cross up to 6 minutes earlier than normal
  • The 23:28 Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Street service will not run, and will be bus replaced throughout
  • The 23:36 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Oxford Road service will not run, and will be bus replaced throughout

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 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.