Engineering work is taking place between Manchester and Liverpool Lime Street, closing some lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

Monday to Thursday:

The 21:00 Newcastle to Liverpool Lime Street service will be diverted to terminate at Manchester Piccadilly, not calling at Manchester Victoria, Newton-le-Willows, Lea Green or Liverpool Lime Street.

A replacement bus will run from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Street, calling at Newton-le-Willows and Lea Green.

Tuesday to Friday:

The 05:20 Liverpool Lime Street to Newcastle service will depart earlier than usual, at 04:57. This train will be diverted, not calling at Lea Green, Newton-le-Willows or Manchester Victoria. This train will additionally call at Manchester Piccadilly at 05:40, and Stalybridge at 06:03.

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:

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

Bicycles are not allowed on rail replacement bus services at any time, unless fully folded. More travel advice for your replacement bus journey is available by selecting the Train Operating Company you are travelling with here.