Buses replace trains between Stafford and Macclesfield / Stockport on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 January

Engineering work is taking place between x and y, closing z lines. ​​​​​​​

Avanti West Coast:

Trains will be diverted to run via Crewe / Wilmslow / Styal.

Replacement buses will run between:

• Stafford and Stockport via Stoke-on-Trent / Macclesfield.
• Wilmslow and Stockport.

CrossCountry:

Trains will not call at Stoke-on-Trent or Macclesfield, and will be diverted to run via Wilmslow.

Replacement buses will run between:

• Stafford and Stockport via Stoke-on-Trent / Macclesfield.
• Wilmslow and Macclesfield (connecting with diverted train services at Wilmslow).

Northern:

It is not yet known how Northern will be affected by this engineering work.

Check before you travel: 

These changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Enquiries 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 this page. 

You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages. 

Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.