Disruptions & planned work

Engineering work is taking place between Buckshaw Parkway and Preston until 16:50, closing some lines. Trains between Manchester Airport and Blackpool North will run between Manchester Airport and Wigan North Western, calling at Farnworth, Westhoughton, Hindley and Ince. A shuttle train service will run between Bolton and Blackrod. A replacement bus service will run between Horwich Parkway and Preston. Train services are available between Manchester stations and Bolton, and between Preston and Blackpool North. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail 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.

From 10 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 10 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 19 Oct 2026, 05:11

Operators: Northern

Engineering work is taking place between Horwich Parkway and Preston, closing various lines overnight from Monday evening until Thursday morning. Monday to Wednesday: The 22:48 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will be diverted via Wigan North Western, and will not call at Lostock, Horwich Parkway, Chorley and Buckshaw Parkway. A bus will be provided from Bolton to Blackpool North, running via these stations. The 23:17 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will not run. A bus will be provided from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool North, departing Manchester Piccadilly at 23:45. Alternative train services are available between Manchester Airport and Manchester Piccadilly at no extra cost. The 23:22 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will be diverted via (but not calling at) Wigan North Western, and will not call at stations via Horwich Parkway and Bolton. A bus will be provided from Preston to Manchester Airport to serve intermediate stations via Horwich Parkway. The 23:46 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will be diverted via (but not calling at) Wigan North Western, and will not call at stations via Bolton and Horwich Parkway. A bus will be provided from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool North to serve stations via Horwich Parkway. Tuesday to Thursday: 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 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.

From 28 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 31 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 8 Oct 2026, 18:58

Operators: Northern

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.

From 16 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 20 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 26 Aug 2026, 12:46

Operators: Northern