Engineering work is taking place overnight between Blackrod and Preston, closing some lines.

Monday to Thursday

• The 22:48 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will be diverted via (but not calling at) Wigan North Western and will not be calling at Salford Crescent, Bolton, Horwich Parkway, Chorley, or Buckshaw Parkway.
• The 23:17 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will be diverted via (but not calling at) Wigan North Western and will not be calling at Salford Crescent, Bolton, Horwich Parkway, Chorley, or Buckshaw Parkway. A replacement bus service will run from Manchester Oxford Road and Preston, calling at all stations.
• The 23:22 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will be diverted via (but not calling at) Wigan North Western and will not be calling at Buckshaw Parkway, Chorley, Adlington, Blackrod, Horwich Parkway, Lostock, Bolton, or Salford Crescent. A replacement bus service will run from Preston to Manchester Airport.
• The 23:46 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will be diverted via (but not calling at) Wigan North Western and will not be calling at Salford Crescent, Bolton, Horwich Parkway, Chorley, or Buckshaw Parkway. A replacement bus service will run from Manchester Piccadilly and Preston, calling at all stations.

Tuesday to Friday

• The 04:48 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will be diverted via (but not calling at) Wigan North Western and will not be calling at Salford Crescent, Bolton, Horwich Parkway, Chorley, or Buckshaw Parkway.

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.