Disruptions & planned work

Engineering work is taking place in the Holyhead area, closing all lines. Avanti West Coast: Trains will run between London Euston and Chester only. A replacement bus service will run between Chester and Holyhead. Transport for Wales: Transport for Wales have not yet confirmed how they are affected by these works. Check before you travel: If you are travelling with Avanti West Coast on or before the 22 January, you can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . If you are travelling with Transport for Wales, these changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel. 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 9 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 29 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 21 Oct 2026, 12:33

Operators: Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales

Engineering work is taking place between Marsden and Mirfield, closing all lines. No trains will run between Stalybridge and Huddersfield / Brighouse / Wakefield Kirkgate all week. Northern: Sheffield - Huddersfield via Lockwood: Buses will replace trains between Lockwood and Huddersfield. Saturday, Monday to Friday: Trains between Leeds and Manchester Victoria via Dewsbury will run between Leeds and Halifax via Dewsbury and between Todmorden and Manchester Victoria. Sunday: Trains between Leeds and Manchester Victoria via Bradford Interchange will run to an amended timetable. TransPennine Express: No trains will call at Huddersfield, but will call additionally at Brighouse. Trains between Manchester Victoria and Redcar Central will call additionally at Todmorden, Hebden Bridge, Mytholmroyd and Sowerby Bridge. Trains between Manchester Victoria and Scarborough will not call at Castleford. Rail replacement buses will run between Stalybridge, Brighouse, Huddersfield and Wakefield Kirkgate. From Monday to Friday, buses will also run between Manchester Airport and Huddersfield, and between Marsden and Brighouse. Check before you travel: If you are travelling with Northern on or before Friday 15 January and with TransPennine Express on or before Friday January 8, 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 27 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 30 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 21 Oct 2026, 12:32

Operators: Northern, TransPennine Express

Engineering work is taking place overnight in the Manchester Piccadilly area, closing some lines. The 22:23 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will call additionally at Heald Green. The 22:46 Manchester Piccadilly to Stoke-on-Trent service will not run and will be replaced by a bus. The 22:52 Chester to Manchester Piccadilly service will not run and will be replaced by a bus. The 22:57 Buxton to Manchester Piccadilly service will not call at Heaton Chapel and Levenshulme. A bus will be provided from Stockport to Manchester Piccadilly. The 23:11 Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly service will not call at stations between Wilmslow and Manchester Piccadilly. A bus will be provided from Wilmslow to Manchester Piccadilly. The 23:13 Manchester Piccadilly to Chester service will not run and will be replaced by a bus. The 23:16 Manchester Piccadilly to Macclesfield service will not run and will be replaced by a bus. The 23:23 Manchester Piccadilly to Hazel Grove service will not run and will be replaced by a bus. The 23:28 Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly service will be diverted via Romiley and will not call at Stockport. A bus will be provided from Romiley to Stockport. The 23:37 Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport service will not run. The 23:36 Manchester Piccadilly to Crewe service will depart at 23:37, will be diverted to run via Heald Green and will not call at stations between Manchester Piccadilly and Wilmslow. A bus will be provided from Manchester Piccadilly to Wilmslow to serve these stations. 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 2 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 5 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 21 Oct 2026, 11:54

Operators: Northern

Engineering work is taking place between South Bank and Longbeck, closing all lines. Northern: Trains will run between Bishop Auckland and Middlesbrough. A replacement bus service will run between Middlesbrough and Saltburn. TransPennine Express: Due to further engineering work in the York area , Transpennine Express trains will be replaced by buses between York and Saltburn. 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 25 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 25 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 19 Oct 2026, 09:19

Operators: Northern, TransPennine Express

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Hadfield and Manchester Piccadilly, closing some lines. The 22:45 Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly will be diverted via Hazel Grove and Stockport and will not call at New Mills Central, Strines, Marple, Romiley, Bredbury, Brinnigton, Reddish North, Ryder Brow, Belle Vue and Ashburys. A bus will be provided between Chinley and Manchester Piccadilly to serve these stations. The 23:16 Manchester Piccadilly to Macclesfield service will not run. The 21:55 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will be extended to Macclesfield in its place. The 23:18 New Mills Central to Manchester Piccadilly train service will not run and will be replaced by a bus. The 23:25 Manchester Piccadilly to New Mills Central train service will not run and will be replaced by a bus. The 23:29 Manchester Piccadilly to Glossop service will not run. A bus will be provided between Manchester Piccadilly and Hadfield calling at Ashburys, Gorton, Guide Bridge, Flowery Field, Newton for Hyde, Godley, Glossop and Dinting. A mini-bus will be provided between Godley and Hadfield calling at Hattersley, Broadbottom, Glossop and Dinting. The 23:37 Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport service will not run. The 22:22 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will call additionally at Mauldeth Road, Burnage, East Didsbury, Gatley and Heald Green. 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 11 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 14 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 19 Oct 2026, 05:19

Operators: Northern

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 at Huddersfield, closing all lines. Northern: Buses will replace trains between Huddersfield and Lockwood. Trains will run between Lockwood and Sheffield. TransPennine Express: No trains will run between Stalybridge and Dewsbury. As a result, TransPennine Express train services will run to an amended timetable, with trains diverting to run via Hebden Bridge (not calling), between: Liverpool Lime Street and Newcastle Manchester Airport and Redcar Central / Saltburn Manchester Victoria and Scarborough Leeds and Hull Manchester Piccadilly and Stalybridge Rail replacement buses will run between: Stalybridge and Huddersfield (direct) Stalybridge and Huddersfield, calling at Mossley, Greenfield, Marsden and Slaithwaite Huddersfield and Brighouse 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 20 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 20 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 15 Oct 2026, 09:24

Operators: Northern, TransPennine Express

Engineering work is taking place at Huddersfield, closing all lines. Northern: Buses will replace trains between Huddersfield and Lockwood / Penistone. Trains will run between Lockwood / Penistone and Sheffield. TransPennine Express: No trains will run between Dewsbury and Stalybridge. As a result, TransPennine Express train services will run to an amended timetable, with trains diverting to run via Hebden Bridge (not calling), between: Newcastle and Liverpool Lime Street Saltburn / Redcar Central and Manchester Airport Scarborough and Manchester Victoria Hull and Leeds Stalybridge to Manchester Piccadilly Rail replacement buses will run between: Huddersfield and Stalybridge (direct) Huddersfield and Stalybridge, calling at Slaithwaite, Marsden, Greenfield and Mossley Huddersfield and Brighouse 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 13 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 13 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 15 Oct 2026, 09:10

Operators: Northern, TransPennine Express

Engineering work is taking place between Huddersfield and Leeds, closing some lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning. Monday to Thursday: The 21:40 Manchester Airport to York will not call at Dewsbury The 21:49 (starting 21:47) Liverpool Lime Street to York will not call at Dewsbury The 22:03 Hull to Manchester Victoria will not call at Dewsbury The 22:44 Manchester Airport to York will not call at Dewsbury Replacement buses will run between Dewsbury and Huddersfield / Leeds. Thursday: The 20:44 Manchester Airport to Darlington will terminate at Manchester Victoria The 21:40 Manchester Airport to York will terminate at Manchester Victoria The 22:01 Redcar Central to Manchester Victoria will terminate at York For services terminating at York / Manchester Victoria, you can use alternative TransPennine Express services around this time instead at no extra cost. 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 26 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 14 Oct 2026, 11:15

Operators: TransPennine Express

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 between Preston and Blackpool North, closing all lines. As a result, the 22:45 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will terminate at Preston. A replacement bus will run from Preston to 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 22 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 22 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 14 Oct 2026, 10:54

Operators: Northern

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Blackpool North and Preston, closing some lines. Monday: The 04:59 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will start from Preston. A bus will be provided from Blackpool North to Preston, departing Blackpool North at 04:10 to connect with the train at Preston. Monday to Thursday: The 23:46 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will terminate at Preston. A bus will be provided from Preston to 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 4 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 7 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 13 Oct 2026, 15:23

Operators: Northern

Engineering work is taking place between Manchester Piccadilly and Stockport, closing all lines until 10:00. Avanti West Coast: Until 10:00 on Sunday, no service will run to / from Manchester Piccadilly. CrossCountry: The 08:26 Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouth service will start from Birmingham International. The 09:27 Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouth service will start from Stockport. You may travel on Transport for Wales replacement bus services between Manchester Piccadilly and Stockport at no extra cost to help you complete your journey. Northern: Before 10:00, buses will replace trains between: Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport Manchester Piccadilly and Stockport TransPennine Express: It is not yet known how this service will be affected. Check back at a later date for more information. Transport for Wales: As a result: The 08:32 Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly service will not run The 09:30 Manchester Piccadilly to Swansea service will start from Crewe at 10:12 Rail replacement buses will run between Manchester Piccadilly and Crewe to complete these journeys. Check before you travel: If you are travelling with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern or Transport for Wales, you can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . If you are travelling with TransPennine Express, these changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel. 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 27 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 27 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 13 Oct 2026, 15:23

Operators: Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern, TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales

Engineering work is taking place between Leeds / Church Fenton / Selby and York, closing various lines. This engineering work is a continuation of the work being done on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 October. CrossCountry: Trains between Plymouth and Edinburgh will be diverted, calling at Doncaster. These trains will not call at Wakefield Westgate or Leeds. Trains between Reading and Newcastle will run between Reading and Leeds only, and will not call at Doncaster. A reduced train service will run between Leeds and York. Northern: Trains between Bridlington / Hull and York will divert between Selby and York, and will not call at Sherburn-in-Elmet, Church Fenton or Ulleskelf. Trains between Blackpool North and York will run between Blackpool North and Leeds / Micklefield only. An amended train service will run between Sheffield and Moorthorpe. Rail replacement buses will run between: Selby and York Micklefield and York Moorthorpe and York Buses from York will depart from Leeman Road, Memorial Gardens. Buses to York will arrive at Stop RD, Station Road. TransPennine Express: Buses will replace trains between Wakefield Kirkgate and York. 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 26 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 30 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 13 Oct 2026, 12:24

Operators: CrossCountry, Northern, TransPennine Express

Engineering work is taking place between Leeds / Selby / Church Fenton / Poppleton and York, and between York and Darlington / Redcar Central closing all lines. No trains will run between Doncaster / Leeds / Selby and York / Northallerton / Saltburn all weekend. CrossCountry: Buses will replace trains between Leeds and Darlington all weekend. These buses will run directly between Leeds and Darlington and will not call at other stations. Grand Central: There will be no Grand Central services between London Kings Cross and Sunderland on Saturday or Sunday. LNER: Buses will replace trains between Doncaster and Darlington, and between Wakefield Westgate and York. Trains between London Kings Cross and Doncaster, and between Darlington and Edinburgh, will run a reduced service of 2 trains per hour, with 1 train per hour running between Northallerton and Edinburgh. Trains are expected to have extended journey times. Lumo: No Lumo trains will run between London Kings Cross and Edinburgh all weekend. Lumo trains will run between Newcastle and Edinburgh, and between Edinburgh and Glasgow Queen Street only. Northern: No Northern trains will run between Moorthorpe / Leeds / Selby / Poppleton and York all weekend. Rail replacement buses will run between Moorthorpe / Micklefield / Selby / Poppleton and York. Buses from York will depart from Leeman Road, Memorial Gardens. Buses to York will arrive at Stop RD, Station Road. TransPennine Express: No TransPennine Express trains will run between Wakefield Kirkgate / Leeds and Northallerton, or between York and Redcar Central / Saltburn, all weekend. Trains between York and Scarborough, and between Leeds and Hull, are unaffected by these works. Rail replacement buses will run between Leeds and York, and between York and Redcar Central / Saltburn. 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 24 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 25 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 13 Oct 2026, 10:54

Operators: CrossCountry, Grand Central, LNER, Lumo, Northern, TransPennine Express

Engineering work is taking place between Preston and Lancaster, closing all lines until 13:45. Avanti West Coast / Northern: Buses will replace trains between Preston and Lancaster until 13:45 on Friday. TransPennine Express: Until 13:45, trains between Manchester Airport and Liverpool Lime Street / Edinburgh will run between Manchester Airport and Preston only. Trains between Manchester Airport and Glasgow Central will run a reduced service between Lancaster / Carlisle and Glasgow Central. After 13:45, these trains will run between Manchester Airport and Carlisle only. Rail replacement buses will run between Preston and Lancaster. 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 1 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 1 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 13 Oct 2026, 09:43

Operators: Avanti West Coast, Northern, TransPennine Express

Engineering work is taking place overnight at various locations in the Stockport and Cheadle Hulme area, closing some lines. Monday to Thursday: The 22:06 Manchester Piccadilly to Crewe service will terminate at Alderley Edge. A bus will be provided from Alderley Edge to Crewe. The 22:36 Manchester Piccadilly to Wilmslow service will terminate at Manchester Airport. A bus will be provided from Manchester Airport to Wilmslow. The 22:59 Buxton to Manchester Piccadilly train service will not run and will be replaced by a bus. The 23:01 Manchester Piccadilly to Alderley Edge service will terminate at Stockport. A bus will be provided from Stockport to Alderley Edge. The 23:10 Manchester Piccadilly to Buxton service will not run. A bus will be provided from Stockport to Buxton. Train services are available from Manchester Piccadilly to Stockport. The 23:12 Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly service will start from Stockport. A bus will be provided from Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly. The 23:23 Manchester Piccadilly to Hazel Grove service will terminate at Stockport. A bus will be provided from Stockport to Hazel Grove. The 23:28 Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly service will not call at Stockport. A bus will be provided from Chinley to Stockport. The 23:36 Manchester Piccadilly to Crewe service will terminate at Stockport. A bus will be provided from Stockport to Crewe. Tuesday to Friday: The 00:44 Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly service will start from Manchester Airport. A bus will be provided from Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly. 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 4 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 8 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 13 Oct 2026, 05:20

Operators: Northern

Engineering work is taking place between Preston and Blackpool North, closing some lines. The 22:46 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will terminate at Preston. A bus will be provided from Preston to 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 3 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 3 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 12 Oct 2026, 13:46

Operators: Northern

Engineering work is taking place between Leeds / Selby / Church Fenton / Poppleton and York, and between York and Darlington / Redcar Central closing all lines. No trains will run between Doncaster / Leeds / Selby and York / Northallerton / Saltburn all weekend. CrossCountry: Buses will replace trains between Leeds and Darlington all weekend. These buses will run directly between Leeds and Darlington and will not call at other stations. Your ticket will be accepted at no extra cost on other train operators buses between York and Leeds / Darlington Grand Central: There will be no Grand Central service between London Kings Cross and Sunderland on Saturday or Sunday. LNER: Buses will replace trains between Doncaster and Darlington, and between Wakefield Westgate and York. Trains between London Kings Cross and Doncaster, and between Darlington and Edinburgh, will run a reduced service of 2 trains per hour with 1 train per hour running between Northallerton and Edinburgh. Lumo: No Lumo trains will run between London Kings Cross and Edinburgh all weekend. Lumo trains will run between Newcastle and Edinburgh / Glasgow Queen Street only. Northern: No Northern trains will run between Moorthorpe / Leeds / Selby / Poppleton and York all weekend. Rail replacement buses will run between Moorthorpe / Micklefield / Selby / Poppleton and York. TransPennine Express: Buses will replace trains between Leeds and York all weekend. Trains between York and Scarborough will run normally. 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 31 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 1 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 12 Oct 2026, 13:37

Operators: CrossCountry, Grand Central, LNER, Lumo, Northern, TransPennine Express

Engineering work is taking place in the Manchester Victoria area, closing various lines overnight. Monday to Thursday: The 20:44 Manchester Airport to Darlington service will terminate at Manchester Victoria The 21:02 Newcastle to Liverpool Lime Street service will not call at Newton-le-Willows or Lea Green The 21:40 Manchester Airport to York service will terminate at Manchester Victoria The 22:01 Redcar Central to Manchester Victoria service will terminate at York Tuesday to Friday: The 05:20 Liverpool Lime Street to Newcastle service will not call at Lea Green, Newton-le-Willows or Manchester Victoria The 05:31 Manchester Victoria to Hull service will start from Manchester Piccadilly at 05:28 Please use alternative TransPennine Express services to complete your journey. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner .

From 2 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 6 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 9 Oct 2026, 12:58

Operators: TransPennine Express

Engineering work is taking place between Huddersfield and Dewsbury, closing some lines overnight. From 22:50 on Monday to Thursday evenings until approximately 05:45 on Tuesday to Friday mornings, buses will replace trains between Huddersfield and Dewsbury / Leeds. 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 2 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 6 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 9 Oct 2026, 12:58

Operators: TransPennine Express

Engineering work is taking place between Leeds and York, closing some lines. The 05:54 Saltburn to Manchester Airport service will start from Middlesbrough at 06:19. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner .

From 2 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 2 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 9 Oct 2026, 12:58

Operators: TransPennine Express

Engineering work is taking place between Sheffield and Dore & Totley / Manchester Oxford Road, closing some lines. East Midlands Railway: On Saturday, an amended timetable will be in place on the Norwich to Liverpool Lime Street route, with trains from mid morning no longer calling at Sheffield and calling additionally at Dronfield, Alfreton, Langley Mill, Ilkeston and Bamford. Passengers travelling to / from Sheffield should use alternative services. On Sunday, trains will run between Norwich and Sheffield, calling additionally at Alfreton, Langley Mill and Ilkeston. Passengers travelling beyond Sheffield should use other operators services. Northern: Saturday and Sunday: Trains that usually run between Sheffield and Manchester Piccadilly will run between Grindleford and Manchester Piccadilly only. A replacement bus service will run between Sheffield and Bamford. Customers should transfer between bus and train at Bamford. TransPennine Express: Saturday and Sunday: No trains will run between Sheffield and Manchester Oxford Road via Stockport. Trains between Sheffield and Manchester Piccadilly will be diverted to run via Huddersfield. Trains between York and Manchester Piccadilly will run between York and Wakefield Kirkgate only. 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 7 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 8 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 9 Oct 2026, 12:58

Operators: East Midlands Railway, Northern, TransPennine Express

Engineering work is taking place between Manchester Airport and Manchester Piccadilly, closing some lines overnight. The following services will be affected: Monday to Thursday: 23:19 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport will terminate at Manchester Victoria Tuesday to Thursday: 01:30 York to Manchester Airport will terminate at Manchester Victoria Tuesday to Friday: 00:18 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport will terminate at Manchester Victoria 00:38 Manchester Airport to York will start from Manchester Victoria at 01:12 02:28 Manchester Airport to York will start from Manchester Piccadilly at 02:44 04:07 Manchester Airport to Scarborough will start from Manchester Victoria at 04:30 04:28 Manchester Airport to Redcar Central will start from Manchester Piccadilly at 04:52 Rail replacement buses will run between Manchester Airport and Manchester Victoria via Manchester Piccadilly. 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 9 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 13 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 9 Oct 2026, 12:58

Operators: TransPennine Express

Engineering work is taking place at Huddersfield, closing all lines. Northern: Buses will replace trains between Huddersfield and Lockwood / Penistone. TransPennine Express: No trains will run between Dewsbury and Stalybridge. As a result, TransPennine Express train services will run to an amended timetable, with trains diverting to run via Hebden Bridge (not calling) between: Liverpool Lime Street and Newcastle Manchester Victoria and York Manchester Airport and Stalybridge Leeds and Hull York and Redcar Central York and Scarborough York and Wakefield Kirkgate Rail replacement buses will run between: Huddersfield and Stalybridge (direct) Huddersfield and Stalybridge, calling at Slaithwaite, Marsden, Greenfield and Mossley Huddersfield and Brighouse 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 14 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 15 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 9 Oct 2026, 12:58

Operators: Northern, TransPennine Express

Engineering work is taking place between Leeds and York, closing various lines. CrossCountry: Trains between Plymouth and Edinburgh will run via Doncaster and will not call at Wakefield Westgate and Leeds. On Saturday only, most trains between Reading and Newcastle will be amended to run between Reading and Leeds. On Sunday only, trains between Reading and Newcastle will run via Leeds and will not calling at Doncaster. You can use your ticket at no extra cost on Northern and TransPennine Express train services or rail replacement buses between Leeds and York. Northern: Buses will replace trains between: Leeds and York Leeds and Selby An amended train service will run between Selby and Hull. TransPennine Express: Trains which usually run via Leeds will be amended to run via Castleford, and will run to an amended timetable between: Liverpool Lime Street and Newcastle Manchester Victoria and York Manchester Airport and Stalybridge Leeds and Hull (via Castleford) York and Redcar Central York and Scarborough York and Wakefield Kirkgate 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 14 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 15 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 9 Oct 2026, 12:58

Operators: CrossCountry, Northern, TransPennine Express

Engineering work is taking place in the York area, closing some lines on Monday to Thursday nights. As a result: The 20:44 Manchester Airport to Darlington service will terminate at York The 22:01 Redcar Central to Manchester Victoria service will terminate at York An additional train will run from York at 23:19 to Manchester Victoria, no connection is possible between the amended trains above and this extra train. In order to make this connection, you should travel by earlier train services. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner .

From 16 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 19 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 9 Oct 2026, 12:58

Operators: TransPennine Express

Engineering work is taking place between Heald Green and Manchester Airport, closing all lines. Northern: Trains between: Blackpool North and Manchester Airport will run between Blackpool North and Manchester Piccadilly only Windermere / Barrow-in-Furness and Manchester Airport will run between Windermere / Barrow-in-Furness and Manchester Oxford Road only Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Airport will run between Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Victoria Replacement buses will run between Bolton / Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport. TransPennine Express: Trains between Glasgow Central / Edinburgh and Manchester Airport will be amended to run between Glasgow Central / Edinburgh and Manchester Piccadilly only. Trains between Redcar Central and Manchester Airport will run between Redcar Central and Manchester Victoria only. Replacement buses will run between Manchester Victoria / Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport. Transport for Wales: No trains will run between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport. You can use your ticket at no extra cost on local bus and tram services. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on local buses / trams by using the Transport for Greater Manchester website . 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 6 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 6 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 9 Oct 2026, 12:58

Operators: Northern, TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales

Engineering work is taking place in the Manchester Victoria area, closing various lines overnight. The following trains will not call at Manchester Victoria, but will call additionally at Manchester Piccadilly. Monday to Thursday: 21:02 Newcastle to Liverpool Lime Street 22:03 Hull to Manchester Victoria 22:43 Scarborough to Manchester Piccadilly 22:53 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport Tuesday to Friday: 00:38 Manchester Airport to York 01:30 York to Manchester Airport 02:28 Manchester Airport to York 02:35 York to Manchester Airport 04:07 Manchester Airport to Scarborough Monday to Friday: 04:28 Manchester Airport to Redcar Central Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner .

From 7 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 11 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 9 Oct 2026, 12:58

Operators: TransPennine Express

Engineering work is taking place in the Dewsbury area, closing some lines. As a result: 20:44 Manchester Airport to Darlington will terminate at Manchester Victoria 21:02 Newcastle to Liverpool Lime Street will not call at Dewsbury 21:40 Manchester Airport to York will terminate at Manchester Victoria 21:49 Liverpool Lime Street to York will not call at Dewsbury 22:01 Redcar Central to Manchester Victoria will terminate at York 22:03 Hull to Manchester Victoria will not call at Dewsbury 22:44 Manchester Airport to York will not call at Dewsbury Replacement buses will run between Huddersfield and Leeds via Dewsbury. 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 7 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 10 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 9 Oct 2026, 12:58

Operators: TransPennine Express

Engineering work is taking place between Manchester Victoria and Liverpool Lime Street, closing some lines on Monday to Thursday evenings. As a result, the following trains will not call at Newton-le-Willows or Lea Green: The 21:02 Newcastle to Liverpool Lime Street service The 22:53 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport service You can use your ticket at no extra cost on alternative train services to / from Newton-le-Willows / Lea Green. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner .

From 7 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 10 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 9 Oct 2026, 12:58

Operators: TransPennine Express

Engineering work is taking place between Huddersfield and Leeds, closing some lines overnight. As a result, the following services are affected: The 20:44 Manchester Airport to Darlington service will terminate at Manchester Victoria The 21:40 Manchester Airport to York service will terminate at Manchester Victoria The 22:01 Redcar Central to Manchester Victoria service will terminate at York Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner .

From 14 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 17 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 9 Oct 2026, 12:58

Operators: TransPennine Express

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Marsden and Mirfield and also in the Manchester Airport area, closing some lines. Monday only: The following trains will not call at Huddersfield, but will call additionally at Brighouse: 00:38 Manchester Airport to York 01:34 York to Manchester Airport 02:52 Manchester Piccadilly to York 02:49 York to Manchester Airport 03:59 Manchester Airport to Scarborough Monday to Wednesday: 20:12 Edinburgh to Manchester Airport will terminate at Manchester Piccadilly 19:53 Scarborough to Manchester Airport will terminate at Manchester Victoria Tuesday to Thursday: 02:28 Manchester Airport to York will start from Manchester Piccadilly at 02:44 04:07 Manchester Airport to Scarborough will start from Manchester Victoria at 04:30 04:28 Manchester Airport to Redcar Central will start from Manchester Piccadilly at 04:45 Rail replacement buses will operate between Manchester Airport and Manchester Piccadilly / Victoria 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 21 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 24 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 9 Oct 2026, 12:58

Operators: TransPennine Express

Engineering work is taking place between Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Victoria, closing some lines. The 20:26 Cleethorpes to Liverpool Lime Street service will not call at Urmston, Irlam, Birchwood, Warrington Central or Liverpool South Parkway. A rail replacement bus service will run from Manchester Oxford Road and Liverpool Lime Street, calling at all stations. The 23:19 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport service will not call at Liverpool South Parkway, Warrington Central, Birchwood, Irlam or Urmston. A rail replacement bus service will run from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Oxford Road, calling at all stations. 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 9 Oct 2026, 12:58

Operators: TransPennine Express

Engineering work is taking place between Slateford and Haymarket, closing all lines. No trains will run between Carlisle and Edinburgh all day. ScotRail do not run a service on New Year's Day. Avanti West Coast: No trains will run between Carlisle and Edinburgh all day. Trains between Carlisle and Glasgow Central will not call at Motherwell due to the station being closed. You can use your ticket at no extra cost on rail replacement buses provided by TransPennine Express. CrossCountry: No trains will run between Glasgow Central and Edinburgh / Aberdeen all day. TransPennine Express: Buses will replace trains between Carlisle and Edinburgh all day. 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 1 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 1 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 9 Oct 2026, 12:58

Operators: Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express

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 Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport, closing some lines. The following services are affected: The 15:06 Milford Haven to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Crewe The 18:00 Holyhead to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Manchester Piccadilly The 21:30 Manchester Piccadilly to Crewe service will not run Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner .

From 24 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 24 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 5 Oct 2026, 09:22

Operators: Transport for Wales

Engineering work is taking place between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly, closing some lines overnight. From Monday to Wednesday evenings, the 20:02 Holyhead to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Chester. A rail replacement bus will run from Chester to Manchester Piccadilly, departing at 22:00. The 23:25 Manchester Airport to Llandudno Junction service will start from Chester. A rail replacement bus will run from Manchester Piccadilly to Chester, departing earlier at 22:36. You should use alternative services between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport. 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 21 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 23 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 2 Oct 2026, 13:48

Operators: Transport for Wales

Engineering work is taking place between Gloucester and Severn Tunnel Junction, closing some lines overnight. Monday to Wednesday: The 20:08 Birmingham International to Aberystwyth service will run between Birmingham International and Shrewsbury only. A replacement bus will run between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth, for travel between Shrewsbury and Machynlleth you should travel on other Transport for Wales services at no extra cost The 23:39 Machynlleth to Aberystwyth service will not run and a replacement bus will run instead Monday to Thursday: The 19:38 Cardiff Central to Holyhead service will run between Cardiff Central and Llandudno Junction only. A replacement bus will run between Llandudno Junction and Holyhead The 20:25 Manchester Airport to Holyhead service will run between Manchester Airport and Llandudno Junction only. A replacement bus will run between Llandudno Junction and Holyhead The 21:36 Cardiff Central to Chester service will run between Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury only. A replacement bus will run between Shrewsbury and Chester via Crewe The 23:34 Cardiff Central to Gloucester service will run between Cardiff Central and Severn Tunnel Junction only. A replacement bus will run between Severn Tunnel Junction and Gloucester Tuesday to Friday: The 05:38 Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Central service will be amended to run between Severn Tunnel Junction and Cardiff Central only. A rail replacement bus service will run between Cheltenham Spa and Severn Tunnel Junction 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 9 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 13 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 1 Oct 2026, 13:45

Operators: Transport for Wales

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Wilmslow and Manchester Piccadilly, closing some lines. Monday to Thursday: The 21:21 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Stockport. A bus will be provided from Stockport to Manchester Airport. The 22:23 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Manchester Piccadilly. A bus will be provided from Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport. The 22:36 Manchester Piccadilly to Wilmslow service will terminate at Manchester Airport. A bus will be provided from Manchester Airport to Wilmslow. The 22:44 Wilmslow to Liverpool Lime Street service will start from Manchester Oxford Road. A bus will be provided from Wilmslow to Liverpool Lime Street, calling at stations via Manchester Airport and stopping to drop off only from Manchester Piccadilly. The 23:00 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Manchester Piccadilly. A bus will be provided from Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport. The 23:17 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will start from Stockport. A bus will be provided from Manchester Airport to Blackpool North, stopping to set down only from Manchester Oxford Road. The 23:22 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Manchester Piccadilly. A bus will be provided from Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport. The 23:37 Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport service will not run and will be replaced by a bus. The 23:46 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will start from Manchester Piccadilly. A bus will be provided from Manchester Airport to Blackpool North, stopping to set down only from Manchester Piccadilly. Tuesday to Friday: The 00:44 Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly service will not call at Manchester Airport. A bus will be provided between Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly, calling at Manchester Airport. The 04:48 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will start from Manchester Piccadilly. 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 9 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 13 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 1 Oct 2026, 12:02

Operators: Northern

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Wilmslow and Manchester Piccadilly area, closing some lines. Monday to Wednesday: The 21:21 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Stockport. A bus will be provided from Stockport to Manchester Airport. The 22:23 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Manchester Piccadilly. A bus will be provided from Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport. The 22:36 Manchester Piccadilly to Wilmslow service will terminate at Manchester Airport. A bus will be provided from Manchester Airport to Wilmslow. The 22:44 Wilmslow to Liverpool Lime Street service will start from Manchester Oxford Road. A bus will be provided from Wilmslow to Liverpool Lime Street, calling at stations via Manchester Airport and stopping to set down only from Manchester Piccadilly. The 23:00 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Manchester Piccadilly. A bus will be provided from Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport. The 23:17 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will start from Stockport. A bus will be provided from Manchester Airport to Blackpool North, stopping to drop off only from Manchester Oxford Road. The 23:22 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Manchester Piccadilly. A bus will be provided from Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport. The 23:37 Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport train service will not run and will be replaced by a bus. The 23:46 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will start from Manchester Piccadilly. A bus will be provided from Manchester Airport to Blackpool North, stopping to set down only from Manchester Piccadilly. Tuesday to Thursday: The 00:44 Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly service will not call at Manchester Airport. A bus will be provided between Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly, calling at Manchester Airport. The 04:48 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will start from Manchester Piccadilly. Late-evening trains will not run on Thursday 24 December. 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 21 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 24 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 1 Oct 2026, 08:55

Operators: Northern

Engineering work is taking place overnight in the Chester area, closing some lines. Monday to Thursday: The 20:02 Holyhead to Manchester Airport will run between Holyhead and Warrington Bank Quay. A replacement bus will run between Warrington Bank Quay and Manchester Piccadilly. The 20:10 Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly will run between Cardiff Central and Crewe. A replacement bus will run between Crewe and Manchester Piccadilly. The 21:09 Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly service will run between Birmingham International and Chester, a replacement bus will run between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly. The 23:25 Manchester Airport to Llandudno Junction will run between Chester and Llandudno Junction. A replacement bus will run between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester to connect with train. Tuesday to Friday: The 03:52 Chester to Manchester Airport train will not run and is replaced by a bus. The 05:25 Manchester Airport to Holyhead service will run between Chester and Holyhead. A replacement bus will run from Manchester Piccadilly to Chester to connect with train. 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 2 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 6 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 24 Sept 2026, 11:48

Operators: Transport for Wales

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Carnforth and Barrow-in-Furness, closing some lines. Monday to Thursday: The 20:44 Barrow-in-Furness to Lancaster service will not run. A bus will be provided from Barrow-in-Furness to Carnforth, calling at Ulverston and Lancaster. For travel to / from intermediate stations, you should travel on the next available service, which departs Barrow-in-Furness at 21:45. The 21:59 Manchester Airport to Barrow-in-Furness service will terminate at Lancaster. A bus will be provided from Lancaster to Carnforth (via Barrow-in-Furness), calling at all stations except Silverdale, and Arnside. A minibus will be provided between Lancaster and Carnforth to serve these stations. The 22:09 Lancaster to Barrow-in-Furness train service will not run. A bus will be provided between Lancaster and Carnforth calling at Ulverston, Dalton, Roose and Barrow-in-Furness. A mini-bus service will be provided from Lancaster to Carnforth calling at Silverdale, Arnside and Grange-over-Sands. Tuesday to Friday: The 04:58 Barrow-in-Furness to Manchester Airport service will start from Lancaster. A bus will be provided from Barrow-in-Furness to Carnforth (departing 04:30) calling at Dalton, Ulverston and Grange-over-Sands, connecting at Carnforth with onward services to Manchester. A minibus service will be provided from Grange-over-Sands to Lancaster (departing Grange-over-Sands 04:25) , calling at Arnside and Carnforth. 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 14 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 18 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 23 Sept 2026, 07:03

Operators: Northern

Engineering work is taking place in the early hours between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester, closing some lines. The 00:24 service from Manchester Piccadilly to Chester train will not run and will be replaced by a bus. The 05:25 service from Manchester Airport will be a replacement bus departing from Manchester Piccadilly at 04:59 to Warrington Bank Quay. This connects into the 06:19 train service to Holyhead. 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 16 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 18 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 22 Sept 2026, 08:35

Operators: Transport for Wales

Engineering work is taking place late night between Holyhead and Manchester Airport, closing some lines. The 19:02 service from Holyhead to Manchester Airport will terminate at Manchester Oxford Road. The 20:02 service from Holyhead to Manchester Airport will terminate at Warrington Bank Quay connecting into a replacement bus to Manchester Piccadilly. 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 15 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 17 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 22 Sept 2026, 08:28

Operators: Transport for Wales

Engineering work is taking place overnight in the Manchester Piccadilly area, closing some lines. The 22:46 Manchester Piccadilly to Stoke-on-Trent train will not run and will replaced by a bus The 22:53 Chester to Manchester Piccadilly train will not run and will replaced by a bus The 22:57 Buxton to Manchester Piccadilly service will not call at Heaton Chapel and Levenshulme. A bus will be provided from Stockport to Manchester Piccadilly The 23:11 Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly service will not call at stations between Wilmslow and Manchester Piccadilly. A bus will be provided from Wilmslow to Manchester Piccadilly The 23:13 Manchester Piccadilly to Chester train will not run and will replaced by a bus The 23:16 Manchester Piccadilly to Macclesfield train will not run and will replaced by a bus The 23:22 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will call additionally at Mauldeth Road, Burnage and Gatley The 23:23 Manchester Piccadilly to Hazel Grove train will not run and will replaced by a bus. The 23:28 Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly service will be diverted via Romiley and will not call at Stockport. A bus will be provided from Romiley to Stockport The 23:36 Manchester Piccadilly to Crewe service will depart at 23:37, will be diverted to run via Heald Green and will not call at stations between Manchester Piccadilly and Wilmslow. A bus will be provided from Manchester Piccadilly to Wilmslow to serve these stations The 23:37 Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport service will not run 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 14 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 17 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 21 Sept 2026, 16:07

Operators: Northern

Engineering work is taking place between Liverpool Lime Street and Rainhill / Wigan, and between Patricroft and Manchester Victoria, closing some lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning. Monday to Thursday: The 22:20 Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Street service will be amended, and will not call at stations between Wigan North Western and Liverpool Lime Street. A bus will be provided from Wigan North Western to Liverpool Lime Street to serve these stations. The 22:44 Wilmslow to Liverpool Lime Street service will terminate at Manchester Oxford Road. A bus will be provided from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Street. The 23:00 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport service will start from Manchester Oxford Road. A bus will be provided from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport. The 23:22 Liverpool Lime Street to Preston service will be bus replaced throughout. The 23:30 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoria service will be bus replaced throughout. Tuesday to Friday: The 05:30 Manchester Victoria to Liverpool Lime Street service will not run. You can use your tickets at no extra cost on the 05:32 Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street service, which will depart Manchester Piccadilly and 05:54 and Manchester Oxford Road at 05:57. 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 26 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 30 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 16 Sept 2026, 12:31

Operators: Northern

Engineering work is taking place between Wigan North Western / Manchester Oxford Road and Liverpool Lime Street, closing various lines late on Monday to Thursday evenings. As a result: The 22:20 Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Street service will not call at stations between Wigan North Western and Liverpool Lime Street. A bus will run from Wigan North Western to Liverpool Lime Street to serve these stations The 22:44 Wilmslow to Liverpool Lime Street service will terminate at Manchester Oxford Road. A bus will run from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Street The 23:00 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport service will start from Manchester Oxford Road. A bus will run from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport The 23:22 Liverpool Lime Street to Preston service will be replaced by a bus throughout The 23:30 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoria service will be replaced by a bus 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 7 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 10 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 15 Sept 2026, 11:52

Operators: Northern

Engineering work is taking place between Manchester Piccadilly and Mauldeth Road, closing all lines on Wednesday evening. As a result, the 23:22 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Manchester Piccadilly. A replacement bus will run from Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport 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 9 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 9 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 15 Sept 2026, 11:40

Operators: Northern

Engineering work is taking place between Chester and Manchester Airport, closing lines used by Transport for Wales overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning. Between approximately 21:30 and 06:00 each night, no trains will run between Chester and Manchester Airport. Replacement buses will run between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly. You can use alternative train services between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport at no extra cost. 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 7 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 11 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 15 Sept 2026, 10:52

Operators: Transport for Wales