Engineering work is taking place between Horwich Parkway and Preston, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.
Monday to Thursday:
- The 22:48 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will be diverted to run via Wigan North Western, and will not call at Lostock, Horwich Parkway, Chorley or Buckshaw Parkway. A bus will be provided from Bolton to Blackpool North for these stations
- The 23:17 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will not run. A bus will run from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool North, departing Manchester Piccadilly at 23:45. Other Northern train services are available between Manchester Airport and Manchester Piccadilly
- The 23:22 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will be diverted via (but not call at) Wigan North Western, and will not call at stations via Horwich Parkway and Bolton. A bus will run from Preston to Manchester Airport for the stations via Horwich Parkway and Bolton
- The 23:46 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will be diverted via (but not call at) Wigan North Western, and will not call at stations via Bolton and Horwich Parkway. A bus will run from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool North for these stations
Tuesday to Friday:
- The 04:48 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will depart at 05:06, and run later than normally advertised 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.