Northern Status | Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Preston and Blackpool North on Sunday 17 and Monday 18 August

Updated at: 15-Jun-2025 07:49:38: AM

Operator:  Northern

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Routes affected:

Between York / Liverpool Lime Street / Manchester Airport and Blackpool North

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Description of Incident

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Preston and Blackpool North, closing some lines.

Sunday

The 21:23 York to Blackpool North service will terminate at Preston. A bus will be provided from Preston to Blackpool North.

The 22:45 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will terminate at Preston. A bus will be provided from Preston to Blackpool North.

The 23:15 Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool North service will terminate at Preston. A bus will be provided from Preston to Blackpool North.

Monday

The 04:59 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will start from Preston. A bus will be provided from Blackpool North to Preston, departing Blackpool North at 04:10 to connect with the train at Preston.

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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This page created on: 27-May-2025 04:55:21: AM

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