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.