Operator: Transport for Wales
Routes affected:Transport for Wales between Manchester Airport and Chester / Llandudno / Holyhead, and between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester / Birmingham International
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Engineering work is taking place between Manchester Piccadilly and Warrington Bank Quay, closing all lines.
Monday to Thursday:
- The 19:42 Llandudno to Manchester Airport will terminate at Warrington Bank Quay. A replacement bus will run from Warrington Bank Quay to Manchester Piccadilly
- The 21:52 Chester to Manchester Airport will terminate at Warrington Bank Quay. A replacement bus will run from Warrington Bank Quay to Manchester Piccadilly
- The 21:09 Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly will terminate at Warrington Bank Quay. A replacement bus will run from Warrington Bank Quay to Manchester Piccadilly
- The 22:25 Manchester Airport to Chester service will start from Warrington Bank Quay at 23:23. A replacement bus will run from Manchester Piccadilly to Warrington Bank Quay
- The 23:25 Manchester Airport to Holyhead service will start from Chester at 00:47 (Tuesday to Friday morning). A replacement bus will run from Manchester Piccadilly to Chester
Tuesday to Friday:
- The 00:24 Manchester Piccadilly to Chester service will not run. A replacement bus will run from Manchester Piccadilly to Chester
- The 03:51 Chester to Manchester Airport service will not run. A replacement bus will run from Chester to Manchester Piccadilly
- The 05:25 Manchester Airport to Llandudno service will start at Chester at 06:52. A replacement bus will run from Manchester Piccadilly to Chester
Please note: For travel between Manchester Airport and Manchester Piccadilly, you should use other train services at no extra cost.
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.
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