Operator: Northern
Routes affected:Between Manchester Airport and Blackpool North
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Engineering work is taking place between Horwich Parkway and Preston, closing some lines.
The following services will be diverted via (but not call at) Wigan North Western:
Monday to Thursday:
- 22:48 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North
- 23:17 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North
- 23:22 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport
- 23:46 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North
Buses will operate between Manchester Piccadilly and Preston via Bolton and Horwich Parkway.
Tuesday to Friday:
- 04:48 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North
You are advised to use the next available Northern service to travel via Bolton and Horwich Parkway 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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