Engineering work is taking place overnight between Salford Cresent / Preston and Blackrod, closing some lines.

Monday to Thursday:

• The 22:48 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will be diverted via (but not call at) Wigan North Western. A rail replacement bus service will run between Manchester Piccadilly and Preston.
• The 23:17 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will start from Preston. A rail replacement bus service will run between Manchester Airport and Preston.
• The 23:22 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will be diverted via (but not call at) Wigan North Western. A rail replacement bus service will run between Preston and Manchester Airport.
• The 23:46 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will be diverted via (but not call at) Wigan North Western. A rail replacement bus service will run between Manchester Piccadilly and Preston.

Tuesday to Friday:

• The 04:48 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will be diverted via (but not call at) Wigan North Western. A rail replacement bus service will run between Manchester Piccadilly and Preston.

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 replacement bus 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.