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17/05/2025

Engineering work is taking place between Manchester Oxford Road and Lancaster, closing some lines.

Saturday and Sunday:

Services between Manchester and Scotland will be diverted and will not call at Bolton.

Customers for Bolton should use services from other train operators.

Saturday Only:

  • 19:04 Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake District will terminate at Preston
  • 21:05 Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Airport will start from Preston at 21:45

Sunday Only:

  • 09:16 Glasgow Central to Manchester Airport will terminate at Preston
  • 09:16 Glasgow Central to Manchester Airport will start from Preston at 10:53
  • 12:12 Edinburgh to Manchester Airport will terminate at Preston
  • 15:05 Glasgow Central to Manchester Airport will terminate at Preston

Rail replacement buses to be confirmed. 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 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.

Affected operators
TransPennine Express
Nationalrail link
Last updated: 26/02/25 - 10:27