Buses replace trains between Chester / Warrington Bank Quay and Manchester Piccadilly from Monday 18 to Friday 22 September.

Engineering work is taking place between Warrington Bank Quay and Manchester Piccadilly, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

Between 23:25 and 05:30 ​​​​​​​each night, no trains will run between Chester / Warrington Bank Quay and Manchester Piccadilly / Manchester Airport.

Replacement buses will run between Chester / Warrington Bank Quay and Manchester Piccadilly. For Manchester Airport, you should use alternative train services.

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.