Disruptions & planned work

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: 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 23 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 27 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 14 Oct 2026, 11:12

Operators: Northern

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Blackpool South and Kirkham & Wesham, closing some lines. The 05:29 Blackpool South to Preston service will start from Blackpool North. A bus will run from Blackpool South to Kirkham & Wesham, departing Blackpool South earlier at 04:55 and connecting with the amended train at Kirkham & Wesham. 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 set-down 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 4 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 8 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 13 Oct 2026, 05:05

Operators: Northern