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Amended late night Northern service to / from Wigan Wallgate / Southport from Monday 14 to Thursday 17 December

Planned Updated: 21 Sep 2026 16:53

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Salford Crescent and Ince, closing some lines.

Monday to Thursday:

The 22:20 Blackburn to Wigan Wallgate service will run between Blackburn and Manchester Victoria. A bus will be provided from Manchester Victoria to Wigan Wallgate.

The 22:49 Wigan Wallgate to Rochdale service run between Manchester Victoria and Rochdale. A bus will be provided from Wigan Wallgate To Manchester Victoria to connect with train.

The 23:20 Manchester Victoria to Wigan Wallgate service will start at 23:03 and will run non-stop to Wigan Wallgate. A bus will be provided from Manchester Victoria to Wigan Wallgate, departing at 23:20 and calling at intermediate stations normally served by the train.

Wednesday only:

The 21:30 Blackburn to Southport service will not call at Swinton, Moorside, Walkden, Atherton, Hag Fold and Daisy Hill. A bus will be provided from Salford Crescent to Southport to serve these stations.

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.