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Buses replace late night service between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly from Monday 21 to Wednesday 23 December

Planned Updated: 2 Oct 2026 13:48

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.