Amended Northern service between Lancaster and Carnforth / Windermere from Sunday 31 December to Tuesday 2 January

Engineering work is taking place between Oxenholme Lake District and Oxenholme, and between Lancaster and Carnforth, closing some lines. ​​​​​​​

• Trains between Manchester Airport and Barrow-in-Furness / Windermere will not run.
• Trains between Oxenholme Lake District – Windermere will not run.

Rail replacement buses will be provided between Preston / Oxenholme Lake District and Windermere.

Customers should use alterative service between Manchester Airport and Preston, and between Preston and Barrow-in-Furness.

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: 

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page. 

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

Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.