Passengers heading to Manchester Airport should be aware of travel disruption from Monday, August 17, due to overnight engineering work. Train services, including some routes to Liverpool Lime Street, will be affected, with schedule changes and replacement buses in place until Friday, August 21.
Engineering work closes lines between Wilmslow and Manchester Piccadilly
National Rail said: "Engineering work is taking place overnight between Wilmslow and Manchester Piccadilly, closing some lines." Routes to Liverpool Lime Street will also be affected by the overnight work.
Some trains that usually run directly to Manchester Airport will terminate at Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Oxford Road, or Stockport.
Specific service changes and replacement buses
From Monday to Thursday this week, the 10.44pm Wilmslow to Liverpool Lime Street Northern service will start from Manchester Oxford Road. A bus will be provided from Wilmslow to Liverpool Lime Street, calling at stations via Manchester Airport and stopping to drop off only from Manchester Piccadilly.
The 11pm Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Manchester Piccadilly. A bus will be provided from Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport.
Other affected services include Blackpool North to Manchester Airport, Manchester Piccadilly to Wilmslow, Manchester Airport to Blackpool North, and Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport.
Advice for travellers
Passengers should check online for the latest information, including whether their route is disrupted or cancelled. National Rail advised: "Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey."
