Engineering work is taking place between Earlestown and Runcorn East , closing some lines.

Northern:

Saturday

Trains from Leeds towards Chester will be unable to call at Earlestown.

Trains from Chester towards Leeds will run as normal.

Sunday

Trains will start / terminate at Manchester Victoria.

Buses will be provided between Chester and Newton-le-Willows. Trains are available between Manchester Piccadilly and Newton-le-Willows.

Transport for Wales:

Sunday

Buses will replace trains between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester.

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.