Engineering work is taking place between Earlestown and Runcorn East , closing some lines.
Northern:
Saturday
Trains from Leeds towards Chester will be unable to call at Earlestown.
Trains from Chester towards Leeds will run as normal.
Sunday
Trains will start / terminate at Manchester Victoria.
Buses will be provided between Chester and Newton-le-Willows. Trains are available between Manchester Piccadilly and Newton-le-Willows.
Transport for Wales:
Sunday
Buses will replace trains between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries 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 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.