Disruptions & planned work

Engineering work is taking place between Long Buckby and Wolverton, closing some lines on Monday evening. As a result, the 18:52 Edinburgh to London Euston service will be diverted between Rugby and Milton Keynes Central, and will not call at Northampton. A rail replacement bus service will run between Rugby, Long Buckby and Northampton. 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 23 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 14 Oct 2026, 11:29

Operators: Avanti West Coast

Engineering work is taking place between Wolverton and Rugby, closing some lines. The following trains will be diverted via Northampton ( not calling ), extending journey times. 21:04 Crewe to London Euston 22:03 London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly 22:15 Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston 22:30, 23:00 and 23:30 London Euston to Wolverhampton Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner .

From 22 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 23 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 28 Sept 2026, 04:48

Operators: Avanti West Coast

Engineering work is taking place between Wolverton and Northampton / Rugby, closing some lines overnight. The following services will be diverted to run via Northampton, resulting in extended journey times: 21:04 Crewe to London Euston 22:03 London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly 22:15 Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston 22:30 London Euston to Wolverhampton 23:00 London Euston to Wolverhampton 23:30 London Euston to Wolverhampton Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner .

From 10 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 12 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 23 Sept 2026, 12:43

Operators: Avanti West Coast

Engineering work is taking place between Long Buckby and Wolverton, closing some lines. The 18:52 Edinburgh to London Euston service will be diverted between Rugby and Milton Keynes Central and will not call at Northampton. A rail replacement bus service will run between Rugby, Long Buckby and Northampton. 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 19 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 23 Sept 2026, 12:43

Operators: Avanti West Coast

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Wolverton and Rugby, closing some lines. The following trains will be diverted via Northampton, extending journey times: 21:04 Crewe to London Euston 22:15 Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston 22:30, 23:00 and 23:30 London Euston to Wolverhampton services Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner .

From 1 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 3 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 23 Sept 2026, 12:43

Operators: Avanti West Coast

Engineering work is taking place early morning between Watford Junction and Wolverton, closing some lines. The 06:39 and 07:10 Milton Keynes Central to London Euston services will not run, with rail replacement buses operating between Northampton / Milton Keynes Central and Watford Junction. Passengers are advised to travel on London Overground services between Watford Junction and London Euston. The 06:55 London Euston to Northampton service will not run and rail replacement buses will operate. 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 1 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 1 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 11 Aug 2026, 11:29

Operators: London Northwestern Railway