Buses replace late night trains between Wigan Wallgate and Southport from Monday 25 to Wednesday 27 September

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Wigan Wallgate and Southport, closing some lines. ​​​​​​​

The 21:30 Manchester Oxford Road to Southport service will terminate at Wigan Wallgate. A bus will be provided from Wigan Wallgate to Southport.

The 22:26 Southport to Wigan Wallgate service will be bus replaced throughout.

The 23;10 Southport to Wigan Wallgate service will be bus replaced throughout.

The 23:21 Wigan Wallgate to Southport service will be bus replaced throughout.

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.