Engineering work is taking place overnight between Manchester Victoria and Liverpool Lime Street , closing some lines.

The 20:26 Cleethorpes to Liverpool Lime Street will not call at Urmstom, Irlam, Birchwood, Warrington Central or Liverpool South Parkway. A replacement bus will depart Manchester Piccadilly at 23:20, calling at Warrington Central or Liverpool South Parkway.

The 23:19 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport will not call at Liverpool South Parkway, Warrington Central, Birchwood, Irlam or Urmston. A replacement bus will depart Liverpool Lime Street at 23:19 calling all stations.

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.