Engineering work is taking place between Preston and Glasgow Central, closing various lines.
Avanti West Coast
From approximately 22:45 on Saturday evening until the end of service on Sunday, buses will replace Avanti West Coast trains between Preston and Blackpool North / Glasgow Central / Edinburgh.
Northern
From approximately 23:30 on Saturday evening until the end of service on Sunday, buses will replace Northern trains between Preston and Lancaster. Train services will run between Lancaster and Barrow-in-Furness / Windermere.
ScotRail
It is not yet known how this service will be affected. Check back at a later date for more information.
TransPennine Express
An amended TransPennine Express service will run between Manchester Airport and Preston only. No trains will run between Preston and Glasgow Central.
Replacement buses are yet to be confirmed. Please check back here closer to the date of travel.
Check before you travel:
If you are travelling with Avanti West Coast or Northern, you can use the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
If you are travelling with ScotRail or TransPennine Express, 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 our Rail Replacement Services page.
You can find the pick-up and set-down 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.