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

The following services will be diverted via Wigan North Western, and will not call at Buckshaw Parkway, Chorley, Horwich Parkway, Bolton, or Salford Crescent:

Monday to Thursday

• The 22:48 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service. A replacement bus will run from Manchester Oxford Road to Preston
• The 23:17 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service. A replacement bus will run from Manchester Oxford Road to Preston
• The 23:22 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service. This service will not call at Adlington, or Blackrod, and a replacement bus will run from Preston to Manchester Airport
• The 23:46 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service. A replacement bus will run from Manchester Oxford Road to Preston

Tuesday to Friday

• The 04:48 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service. You should use a later service to complete your journey

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.