Timetables and disruptions

If you’re planning a trip in the North West on a Sunday, please check journey planners before you head out.

Since Sundays are outside of conductors' regular working week, we've made some changes to the schedule. It's a good idea to check before you embark on your journey.

A summary of the amended Sunday timetable is available on our information page.

To check your journey, visit Northern's Journey Planner or the National Rail website.

Changes to Services Between Carlisle and Barrow-in-Furness

Due to ongoing emergency engineering works, the railway between Corkickle and Whitehaven is closed until further notice

While this work is ongoing:

• Buses will replace trains between Corkickle and Whitehaven
• Details of what’s happening, and its progress, can be found on the Network Rail Website 

More information about this closure and details of rail replacement bus stops can be found on this page. 
 

Ravensthorpe station is now closed until 2028 whilst the station is rebuilt as part of the multi-billion-pound Transpennine Route Upgrade.

Upon completion, Ravensthorpe station will be relocated 200 metres west of the current site and will feature an island platform, allowing longer trains to stop at the station and more space and seats for customers. The station will also be fully accessible and step-free, with new lifts installed to improve accessibility for people with mobility challenges and to facilitate smoother access to platforms.

From Sunday, 14 December until the May timetable change in 2026, Northern will be running a rail replacement service between Ravensthorpe and Dewsbury, from the bus stop on Leeds Road, approximately a 10-minute walk from the current station location.

From Sunday, 17 May, the rail replacement bus service will be withdrawn.  Frequent local bus services remain available for travel between Dewsbury, Ravensthorpe and Mirfield, including the 202, 203 and 205 services. Please note that ticket acceptance with local bus operators is not in place.

If you require further information please see posters at the station or contact our customer experience centre via telephone on 0800 200 6060. Please check your journey before you travel on our website or app.

Works will be taking place at Huddersfield until January 2027. During this time, the station will operate with a reduced number of platforms, meaning there will be changes to the timetable for services that would usually start or end their journey at Huddersfield. Local stopping services that run between Huddersfield and Leeds / Bradford are affected. Here's how the changes impact those routes:

Leeds stopping service, which previously ran from Huddersfield, now runs from Leeds to Bradford Interchange via Brighouse. 
A replacement bus service will run from Huddersfield, Deighton and Brighouse to connect with train services. 
 

Due to planned improvement works on the line, buses will replace trains between Sheffield and Nottingham on the following dates:

• Saturday 8 August
• Sunday 9 August 
• Saturday 15 August
• Sunday 16 August
• Saturday 22 August
• Sunday 23 August

Travel advice:

• At Sheffield, buses will arrive at and depart from Sheffield Interchange, a 10-minute walk from Sheffield train station. 
• CrossCountry & East Midlands Railway’s Sheffield to London services will also be diverted between Sheffield & Chesterfield by an alternative route. 
• East Midlands Railway’s Liverpool to Norwich service will be diverted by alternative routes, not serving Sheffield, Alfreton or Langley Mill.
• Timetables are available in online journey planners - please use them to check how your journey might be affected. 

Ticket acceptance:

Throughout these improvement works, ticket acceptance arrangements will be in place to keep customers moving:

• East Midlands Railway will accept Northern tickets on services between Nottingham and Sheffield.
• Northern will accept East Midlands Railway tickets on replacement bus services.

Due to planned improvement works as part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade on weekends between Saturday 8 August and Sunday 23 August, no trains can travel through Huddersfield to Dewsbury and Wakefield.

During this time, engineers will be working on:

• Calder Road bridge works (demolition of existing bridge)
• Ravensthorpe station works (demolition of old platform 2)
• OLE installation in the Huddersfield, Deighton & Mirfield areas
• Track installation in Mirfield for new fast lines
• Huddersfield station roof canopy works

Northern services that run via diversionary routes may be subject to an amended timetable.

Please check your full route before you travel, as your journey may take longer than usual or require a change of train.

Rail replacement bus pick-up and set-down points are shown on Onward Travel posters at stations, on dedicated green posters at most stations affected by the works, in an interactive map on our rail replacement services page and in the Transport links section on each station page at National Rail. 

Changes to Northern weekend services from Saturday 8 August to Sunday 23 August

Bradford Interchange (Halifax on Sundays) to Leeds via Dewsbury

Trains from Bradford Interchange (Halifax on Sundays) to Leeds via Dewsbury will not run.

Buses will replace trains between Halifax and Dewsbury and will call at Brighouse, Deighton, and Mirfield and will run on an hourly service.

Wigan to Leeds via Dewsbury (Saturdays only)

Trains from Wigan to Leeds via Dewsbury (Saturdays only) will be diverted via Bradford Interchange.

Huddersfield to Brighouse

Buses will replace trains between Huddersfield and Brighouse on an hourly service and will call at Deighton.

Chester to Leeds

Trains will not call at Earlestown on eastbound services due to platform constraints. Customers are advised to use Transport for Wales services.

Changes to other operators’ services

Please note: TransPennine Express and Grand Central services will also be affected by these works. Other Transpennine Route Upgrade work will be taking place between Leeds and York as well.

TransPennine Express services between Huddersfield and Dewsbury/Leeds will not operate on weekends. 

Buses will replace trains on TransPennine Express services between:

• Huddersfield and Leeds (fast service)
• Huddersfield and Wakefield Kirkgate via Dewsbury
• Huddersfield and Dewsbury

For full details on changes to other operators, visit the TransPennine Express and Grand Central websites.

Due to planned improvement works as part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade  on weekends between Saturday 8 August and Sunday 23 August, no trains can travel between Leeds, York and Selby.

During this time, engineers will be working on:

• Installation of a new overbridge at Ridge Road, in between Garforth and Micklefield stations
• Track renewal in the Garforth area
• Installation of a new bridge at Austhorpe Lane, near to Cross Gates station

Please check your full route before you travel, as your journey may take longer than usual or require a change of train.

Rail replacement bus pick-up and set-down points are shown on Onward Travel posters at stations, on dedicated green posters at most stations affected by the works, in an interactive map on our rail replacement services page and in the Transport links section on each station page at National Rail. 

Changes to Northern weekend services from Saturday 8 August to Sunday 23 August

Blackpool North to York

Trains from Blackpool North to York will run between Blackpool North and Leeds only.

Buses will replace trains from Leeds to York and will call at Cross Gates, Garforth, East Garforth, Micklefield, and Church Fenton and will run on an hourly service.

Leeds to York via Micklefield

Trains will not run from Leeds to York via Micklefield. 

Buses will replace trains from Leeds to York and will call at Cross Gates, Garforth, East Garforth, Micklefield, and Church Fenton and will run on an hourly service.

Halifax to Hull (Leeds to Selby service on Sundays only)

Trains will run between Halifax and Leeds on weekdays only and will not run on Sundays. 

Buses will replace trains between Leeds and Selby and will call at Cross Gates, Garforth, East Garforth, Micklefield, and South Milford on an hourly service.

Changes to other operators’ services

Please note: TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, and Grand Central services will also be affected by these works.

TransPennine Express services between Huddersfield and Dewsbury/Leeds will not operate on weekends. 

Buses will replace trains on the following TransPennine Express services: 

•    Huddersfield and Leeds (fast service)
•    Huddersfield and Wakefield Kirkgate via Dewsbury
•    Huddersfield and Dewsbury

Customers will be able to change at Leeds for bus services travelling towards York.

For full details on changes to other operators, visit the TransPennine Express and Grand Central websites.

Due to planned engineering works:

• Buses will replace trains between Manchester Victoria and Rochdale
• A direct and a stopping rail replacement bus service will operate between Manchester Victoria and Rochdale
• The stopping bus will call at Moston, Mills Hill and Castleton
• If you're travelling between Manchester Victoria and Rochdale, use the direct rail replacement bus. The maximum expected wait is 15 minutes
• There will be no rail replacement bus between Manchester Victoria and Stalybridge. If you're travelling between Manchester city centre, Ashton-under-Lyne and Stalybridge, use Bee Network bus services. Valid rail tickets and passes will be accepted, or you can pay as you go
• Trains between Rochdale, Todmorden and Blackburn / Hebden Bridge and Leeds will run to revised timetables
• There will be no train service between Manchester Victoria and Chester. Please use alternative Transport for Wales and Northern services between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly
• Most TransPennine Express services will be diverted via Manchester Piccadilly. Only services to & from Liverpool Lime Street (via Newton-le-Willows) will serve Manchester Victoria

There will also be some minor timetable and station call changes as follows:

• Manchester to Rose Hill - some trains will not stop at Gorton and/or Fairfield
• Manchester to Hadfield - some trains will stop additionally at Gorton and/or Fairfield
• 1700 Manchester Piccadilly to Hazel Grove will start from Stockport. Please travel on the 1651 Manchester Piccadilly to Buxton service

Timetables are available in online journey planners - please use them to check how your journey might be affected. 

Due to planned improvement works on the line, buses will replace trains in the Selby area over the August Bank Holiday weekend.

• Saturday 29 August
• Sunday 30 August
• Monday 31 August

The following changes will apply on these dates: 

• Buses will replace trains between: 
  • Selby – Micklefield (change here for trains to Leeds)
  • Selby – York via Sherburn-in-Elmet
  • York - Moorthorpe via Pontefract Baghill (change at Moorthorpe for trains to Sheffield)
• Trains between York, Selby, Hull and Bridlington will continue to run but will be diverted via an alternative route between York and Selby, and will not call at Ulleskelf, Church Fenton or Sherburn-in-Elmet.
• Customers travelling to or from Sheffield via Pontefract Baghill should use alternative train services between Moorthorpe and Sheffield.

Timetables are available in online journey planners - please use them to check how your journey might be affected. 

Due to planned improvement works on the line, services will be amended between Newcastle and Morpeth, Chathill, and Ashington on the following dates:

• Saturday 19 September
• Sunday 20 September
• Saturday 26 September
• Sunday 27 September
• Saturday 3 October
• Sunday 4 October 

Travel advice: 

On 19/20 and 26/27 September, buses will replace trains between:

• Newcastle – Morpeth/Chathill
• Newcastle – Ashington

On these weekends, you can use your ticket at no extra cost on the Tyne & Wear Metro between Newcastle and Northumberland Park

On 3 / 4 October, buses will replace trains between: 

• Newcastle – Morpeth/Chathill

Timetables are available in online journey planners - please use them to check how your journey might be affected. 

Due to planned improvement work on the line between Hatfield & Stainforth and Gilberdyke, services will be amended between Doncaster and Hull on the following dates:

• Saturday 17 October
• Sunday 18 October 

Travel advice: 

On 17 & 18 October buses will replace trains between:

• Doncaster to Hull and all intermediate stations

Timetables are available in online journey planners - please use them to check how your journey might be affected. 

Due to planned improvement work on the line, services will be amended between Middlesbrough and Saltburn on the following dates:

• Saturday 17 October
• Sunday 18 October 

Travel advice: 

• Trains between Bishop Auckland / Darlington to Saltburn will only run to Middlesbrough
• Buses will replace trains between Middlesbrough - Saltburn and all intermediate stations

Timetables are available in online journey planners - please use them to check how your journey might be affected. 

Event dates: 

Various dates throughout the summer. Check the race schedule the York Racecourse website.

About this event:

Travel by train to York Races this summer. 

Trains run regularly between York, Harrogate, Leeds and beyond. 

From York station, a shuttle bus operates from Stand RJ (opposite the station entrance) between 11.00 – 13.00.

How this may affect your journey:

Trains will be busier than usual.

Take an earlier or later train if you can.

Allow extra time for boarding and connections.

Some routes may be affected by engineering improvement work.

Travel advice:

Use Northern services to York from across Yorkshire.

Check train times and live updates before you travel. 

Shuttle buses will run from York station to the racecourse.

Further event information is available from the York Racecourse website.

Event dates: 

Various dates throughout the summer. Check upcoming events on the Castlefield Bowl website. 

About this event:

Travel by train to Manchester this summer. 

Trains run regularly between Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds and beyond. 

The nearest station to Castleford Bowl is Deansgate and this station will be busier than usual on event days. 

How this may affect your journey:

Trains will be busier than usual.

Take an earlier or later train if you can.

Allow extra time for boarding and connections.

Some routes may be affected by engineering improvement work.

Travel advice:

Use Northern services to Manchester from Liverpool, Leeds and beyond. 

Check train times and live updates before you travel. 

Deansgate station will be busier than usual when events are on at the Castlefield Bowl.

Further event information is available from the Castlefield Bowl website. 

Event dates: 

Various dates throughout the summer. Check upcoming events on the  Piece Hall website. 

About this event:

Travel by train to Halifax this summer. 

Trains run regularly between Halifax, Manchester, Leeds and beyond. 

The Piece Hall is a short walk from Halifax station.  

How this may affect your journey:

Trains will be busier than usual.

Take an earlier or later train if you can.

Allow extra time for boarding and connections.

Some routes may be affected by engineering improvement work.

Travel advice:

Use Northern services to Halifax from Manchester, Leeds and beyond.  

Check train times and live updates before you travel. 

Further event information is available from the Piece Hall website. 

Event dates: 

Various dates throughout the summer. Check upcoming events on the Scarborough Open Air Theatre website.

About this event:

Travel by train to Scarborough this summer. 

Trains run regularly between Scarborough, Bridlington and Hull.  

The Scarborough Open Air Theatre is a 25 minute walk from the train station. 

On event days, the Service OAT shuttle buses run regularly between the train station and the venue.  

How this may affect your journey:

Trains will be busier than usual.

Take an earlier or later train if you can.

Allow extra time for boarding and connections.

Travel advice:

Use Northern services to Scarborough from Bridlington and Hull.  

Check train times and live updates before you travel. 

On event days, shuttle buses will run between the train station and the venue - Service OAT 

Further event information is available from the Scarborough Open Air Theatre website.

Event dates: 

13 – 16 August 2026

About this event:

Travel by train to the Stage at the Lake at Shibden Park near Halifax. 

Trains run regularly between Halifax, Manchester, Leeds and beyond. 

The event organisers are providing a free shuttle bus between Halifax train station and Shibden Park. The pick up point is the bus layby on Charles street outside the Woolshops car park. Check the Stage at the Lake website for more information.

How this may affect your journey:

Trains will be busier than usual.

Take an earlier or later train if you can.

Allow extra time for boarding and connections.

Some routes may be affected by engineering improvement work.

Travel advice:

Use Northern services to Halifax from Manchester and Leeds. 

Check train times and live updates before you travel. 

Take the free shuttle bus from the train station to the event. 

Further event information is available from the Stage at the Lake website.

Event dates:

20 to 23 August 2026.

About this event:

Travel by train to Southport for the Southport Flower Show.

Northern services run regularly to Southport, with Victoria Park around a 10-minute walk from the station.

Birkdale station is also within walking distance and is served by Merseyrail.

How this may affect your journey:

Trains will be busier than usual. 

Take an earlier or later train if you can. 

Allow extra time for boarding and connections. 

Travel advice:

Use Northern services to Southport. If travelling to Birkdale, change onto Merseyrail services where required.

Check train times and live updates before you travel.

Further event information is available from the Southport Flower Show website.

Event dates: 

27-30 August 2026

About this event:

Travel by train to get to Creamfields Festival. 

Trains run regularly on routes between Liverpool, Manchester, Chester and Warrington.

Shuttle buses run regularly throughout the day from Warrington, Manchester and Liverpool city centres to the festival site.

There is a return-only shuttle bus from the festival site to Runcorn station on Monday 31 August.

How this may affect your journey:

Expect busy trains on routes between Liverpool, Manchester, Warrington and Chester - take an earlier or later train where possible.

There will be queuing systems in place at stations.

Allow extra time for boarding and connections.

Travel advice:

Check train times and live updates before you travel. 

More travel information is available from the Creamfields festival website.

Event dates: 

27 - 30 July 2026

About this event:

Travel by train to the Leeds Festival – our trains run regularly to Leeds from across Yorkshire. 

A shuttle bus operates between Leeds station and the festival site. The pick-up point is on Sovereign Square Park, just outside the station exit. More information about shuttle buses can be found on the Leeds Festival website.

How this may affect your journey:

Trains will be busier than usual.

Take an earlier or later train if you can.

Allow extra time for boarding and connections.

Some routes may be affected by engineering improvement works in the Leeds area.

Travel advice:

Use Northern services to Leeds from across Yorkshire

Check train times and live updates before you travel. 

Shuttle buses will run from Sovereign Square in Leeds to the festival site

Further event information is available from the Leeds Festival website.

Event dates:

29 August 2026.

31 August 2026.

About this event:

Travel by train to Cark & Cartmel for Cartmel Races.

A shuttle bus service operates between Cark & Cartmel station and the racecourse on race days.

How this may affect your journey:

Trains to and from Cark & Cartmel will be busier than usual, particularly before and after the races.

Allow extra time for boarding and connections.

Take an earlier or later train if you can.

Travel advice:

Use Northern services to Cark & Cartmel.

Check train times and live updates before you travel.

Further event information is available from the Cartmel Racecourse website.

Event date:

4 September 2026.

About this event:

Travel by train to Blackpool for the Illuminations Switch-On.

Trains run regularly to Blackpool North.

The promenade is within walking distance of the station.

How this may affect your journey:

Trains will be busier than usual.

Take an earlier or later train if you can.

Allow extra time for boarding and connections.

Travel advice:

Use Northern services to Blackpool North.

Check train times and live updates before you travel.

Further event information is available from the Blackpool Illuminations website.

Event dates: 

3 - 6 September 2026

About this event:

Travel by train to the Freedom Festival in Hull.

Trains run regularly between Hull, Scarborough, Bridlington, York, Doncaster and beyond.

The festival is held across venues in Hull City Centre, right next to the train station.

How this may affect your journey:

Trains will be busier than usual.

Take an earlier or later train if you can.

Allow extra time for boarding and connections.

Some routes may be affected by engineering improvement work.

Travel advice:

Use Northern services to Hull from Scarborough, York, Doncaster and beyond.  

Check train times and live updates before you travel. . 

Further event information is available from the Freedom Festival website.

Event dates: 

10 - 13 September 

About this event:

Travel by train to Doncaster Racecourse for the St Leger Festival.

Trains run regularly to Doncaster from Leeds, Sheffield, Hull and beyond.

A shuttle bus service between Doncaster Interchange (next to the railway station) and the racecourse operates on race days.

How this may affect your journey:

Trains will be busier than usual.

Take an earlier or later train if you can.

Allow extra time for boarding and connections.

Travel advice:

Use Northern services to Doncaster from Leeds, Sheffield, Hull and beyond.

Check train times and live updates before you travel.

Take the race day shuttle bus from Doncaster Interchange to the racecourse. 

Further event information is available from the Doncaster Racecourse website 

Event date:

12 September 2026.

About this event:

Travel by train to Lea Green, St Helens Central or St Helens Junction for Reminisce Festival.

The festival site at Sherdley Park is within walking distance of Lea Green station or can be reached by local bus services or taxis from St Helens.

How this may affect your journey:

Trains to and from Lea Green, St Helens Central and St Helens Junction will be busier than usual, particularly before and after the event.

Allow extra time for boarding and connections.

Take an earlier or later train if you can.

Travel advice:

Use Northern services to Lea Green, St Helens Central or St Helens Junction.

Check train times and live updates before you travel.

Plan your return journey in advance, especially if travelling after the event.

Further event information is available from the Reminisce Festival website.

Event dates:

12 September 2026.

26 September 2026.

10 October 2026.

About this event:

Travel by train to Blackpool North for the World Fireworks Championships.

Trains run regularly to Blackpool North.

The promenade is within walking distance of the station.

How this may affect your journey:

Trains will be busier than usual, particularly during the evenings.

Take an earlier or later train if you can.

Allow extra time for boarding and connections.

Travel advice:

Use Northern services to Blackpool North.

Check train times and live updates before you travel.

Further event information is available from the  World Fireworks Championships website.

Event dates: 

13 September

About this event:

Travel by train to Newcastle and surrounding stations from across the North East.

Thousands of participants will run between Newcastle and South Shields, with thousands of spectators expected to line the route and cheer them on.

Good luck to everyone taking part! 

How this may affect your journey:

Trains will be busier than usual.

Take an earlier or later train if you can.

Allow extra time for boarding and connections.

Travel advice:

Use Northern services to Newcastle.

Check train times and live updates before you travel. 

Further event information is available from the Great Run website 

Event dates: 

18 – 20 September 

About this event:

Travel by train to the Harrogate Autumn Flower Show at Newby Hall & Gardens, Ripon. Harrogate is the closest railway station.

From Harrogate station, local bus and taxi services are available to the show.

Trains run regularly to Harrogate from Leeds and York.

How this may affect your journey:

Trains will be busier than usual.

Take an earlier or later train if you can.

Allow extra time for boarding and connections.

Travel advice:

Use Northern services to Harrogate from Leeds and York.

Check train times and live updates before you travel.

Take a local bus or taxi from Harrogate station to Newby Hall & Gardens. 

Further event information is available from the Flower Show Website 

Event dates: 

24 September

About this event:

Travel by train to watch England vs. Sri Lanka at Headingley Stadium.

Headingley Stadium is a short walk from Headingley and Burley Park stations, with Burley Park being the closest.

Trains run regularly to Headingley and Burley Park from Leeds and York.

How this may affect your journey:

Trains will be busier than usual.

Take an earlier or later train if you can.

Allow extra time for boarding and connections.

Travel advice:

Use Northern services to Headingley / Burley Park from Leeds or York.

Check train times and live updates before you travel. 

Further event information is available from the Yorkshire County Cricket Club website 

Event dates:

27 – 30 September 2026.

About this event:

Travel by train to Liverpool for the Labour Party Conference.

The conference takes place at the ACC Liverpool, which is around a 20-minute walk from Liverpool Lime Street station. Alternatively, it can be reached by local bus services or by Merseyrail services from Liverpool Central or Liverpool James Street.

How this may affect your journey:

Trains to and from Liverpool will be busier than usual throughout the conference, particularly during morning and evening peak times.

Allow extra time for boarding and connections.

Take an earlier or later train if you can.

Travel advice:

Use Northern services to Liverpool Lime Street.

If travelling onwards to the waterfront, you can connect with Merseyrail services to Liverpool James Street or use local bus services.

Check train times and live updates before you travel.

Plan your return journey in advance, especially if travelling during peak periods.

Further event information is available from the Labour Party Conference website.

Event date:

3 October 2026.

About this event:

Travel by train for the Super League Grand Final at Old Trafford.

Old Trafford is a short walk from Trafford Bar tram stop or can be reached by local bus services from Manchester city centre.

How this may affect your journey:

Trains in and around Manchester will be busier than usual.

Deansgate station will close from 6pm. Please use alternative Manchester stations, including Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Victoria or Manchester Oxford Road after this time.

Allow extra time for boarding, connections and onward travel.

Travel advice:

Check train times and live updates before you travel.

Plan your return journey in advance, especially if travelling after the event.

Further event information is available from the Super League website.

Event dates: 

9 – 17 October 

About this event:

Travel by train to Hull Fair.

Trains run regularly between Hull, Scarborough, Bridlington, York, Doncaster and beyond.

Hull Fair takes place on Walton Street, around a 30-minute walk from Hull Paragon Interchange.

Local buses run regularly between Hull Paragon Interchange and the fairground.

How this may affect your journey:

Trains will be busier than usual.

Take an earlier or later train if you can.

Allow extra time for boarding and connections.

Travel advice:

Use Northern services to Hull from Scarborough, Bridlington, York, Doncaster and beyond.

Check train times and live updates before you travel.

Continue your journey by local bus or take the 30-minute walk from the station.

Further event information is available from the Hull City Council website 

Event date:

31 October 2026.

About this event:

Travel by train to Carlisle for the Carlisle Fireshow.

The event takes place at Bitts Park, within walking distance of Carlisle station.

How this may affect your journey:

Trains to and from Carlisle will be busier than usual, particularly during the evening.

Allow extra time for boarding and connections.

Take an earlier or later train if you can.

Travel advice:

Use Northern services to Carlisle.

Check train times and live updates before you travel.

Plan your return journey in advance, especially if travelling after the event.

Further event information is available from the Carlisle Fireshow website.

Event dates: 

30 October – 1 November

About this event:

Travel by train to Whitby Goth Weekend.

Trains run regularly to Whitby from Middlesbrough via the Esk Valley Line.

Events take place throughout Whitby town centre, close to the train station.

How this may affect your journey:

Trains will be busier than usual.

Take an earlier or later train if you can.

Allow extra time for boarding and connections.

Travel advice:

Use Northern services to Whitby along the Esk Valley Line

Check train times and live updates before you travel

Further event information is available from the Whitby Goth Weekend website