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Buses replace trains between Preston and Lancaster until 13:45 on Friday 1 January

Planned Updated: 6 Oct 2026 09:01

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.