Disruption Detail |

Engineering work is taking place at between Preston / Lancaster and Carlisle, closing various lines.

As a result, no trains will run between Lancaster and Carlisle.

Avanti West Coast:

Services between London Euston and Blackpool North / Edinburgh / Glasgow Central will terminate at / start from Preston.

A reduced service will run Carlisle and Glasgow Central / Edinburgh.

Replacement buses will run between Preston and Penrith / Carlisle.

Caledonian Sleeper:

On Sunday, all Caledonian Sleeper services will be retimed and diverted away from the usual route, instead running via Peterborough / York. These services will not call at Watford Junction, Crewe, Preston, Carlisle, Carstairs, or Motherwell.

Northern:

Saturday and Sunday

Trains between Manchester Piccadilly and Windermere will terminate at / start from Lancaster.

Trains between Oxenholme Lake District and Windermere will not run.

Replacement bus services will run between Lancaster / Oxenholme Lake District and Windermere.

TransPennine Express:

Saturday and Sunday

Trains between Manchester Airport and Glasgow Central / Edinburgh will run between Manchester Airport and Lancaster only. A separate service will run between Carlisle and Glasgow Central / Edinburgh.

A replacement bus service will run between Lancaster and Carlisle.

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.