LNER engineering works (Updated November 2026)

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• Northallerton–Doncaster closure (1 November): No LNER services will run between Northallerton and Doncaster, disrupting journeys between London, Yorkshire, the North East and Scotland. Trains will start or terminate at different stations, with replacement coaches operating between Darlington, York, Northallerton and Doncaster.

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• Inverness–Perth disruption (6–9 November): Several London–Inverness services will start or terminate at Perth instead, with replacement coaches operating between Perth and Inverness. Some services will also call at Aviemore, Kingussie and Pitlochry, although passengers travelling on 9 November will need to use other operators for these stations.

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• East Coast route changes (15–17 November): Early morning and late evening engineering works will cause several services between London, Yorkshire, Newcastle and Scotland to start or terminate at different stations, or be cancelled. Replacement coaches will operate between York and Newcastle on 15 November, while some services to Edinburgh will be retimed or diverted on 16–17 November.

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• London King's Cross–Peterborough closure (28–29 November): No LNER services will run to or from King's Cross on either day as part of the East Coast Digital Programme. A reduced service will operate between Peterborough and Scotland or Leeds, with replacement coaches connecting Peterborough and Bedford for Thameslink services into London. Services to Hull, Lincoln and other destinations will also be affected, and journeys will take significantly longer.

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• Further East Coast changes (30 November–3 December): Late-night services between King's Cross and Leeds will bypass Wakefield Westgate, with replacement coaches from Doncaster. Some Edinburgh–London trains will also arrive up to 15 minutes later, while early morning services on 30 November will be retimed, diverted or cancelled.

• There will be no LNER train services between Northallerton and Doncaster in either direction.

• LNER train services to/from the North will start/terminate at Northallerton or Darlington.

• LNER train services to/from the South will start/terminate at Doncaster.

• Rail replacement coaches will operate to connect with LNER train services at Darlington and Doncaster.

Rail replacement coaches will operate between Darlington and Doncaster, connecting with LNER train services at Doncaster for stations to London King's Cross, and at Darlington for stations to the North East and Scotland.

Rail replacement coaches will operate between York and Wakefield Westgate to connect with LNER train services for stations to London King's Cross, and between York and Darlington to connect with LNER train services for stations to the North East and Scotland.

Rail replacement coaches will operate between Northallerton and York. Separate rail replacement coaches will then operate from York to Wakefield Westgate to connect with LNER train services for stations to London King's Cross.

Other LNER routes may also be impacted as a consequence of these works. All LNER customers are advised to check their journey before they travel.

The 19.25 from Edinburgh Waverley to London King’s Cross and the 20.20 from Edinburgh Waverley to London King’s Cross will arrive at King’s Cross slightly later than usual.

The 22.40 from King’s Cross to Leeds, 23.08 from King’s Cross to York and 23.33 from King’s Cross to Leeds will arrive at Peterborough and subsequent stations later than usual.

• The 04.40 from York to King’s Cross will start at Doncaster at 05.08.

• The 05.20 from Doncaster to Edinburgh Waverley will leave Dunbar one minute later and arrive at Edinburgh eight minutes later than usual.

• The 06.35 from Harrogate to King’s Cross will start at Leeds at 07.15.

• The 08.33 from Harrogate to King’s Cross will start at Leeds at 09.10.

• Customers at York should catch the next available LNER service, and customers at Harrogate and Horsforth should use Northern services to connect with the next available LNER service.

The 07.55 from Inverness to London King’s Cross will start at Perth and the 12.03 from London King’s Cross to Inverness will terminate at Perth. Rail replacement coaches will operate in both directions between Inverness and Perth, calling at Aviemore, Kingussie and Pitlochry.

The 12.03 from London King’s Cross to Inverness will terminate at Perth and the 09.40 from Inverness to London King’s Cross will start at Perth. Rail replacement coaches will operate between Inverness and Perth, calling at Aviemore, Kingussie, Pitlochry and Dunkeld & Birman (southbound only).

A non-stop rail replacement coach service will operate between Inverness and Perth. Customers travelling from/to Aviemore, Kingussie and Pitlochry are advised to use other operators' services.

The 08.36 from London King’s Cross to Harrogate will start at Peterborough.

The 08.30 from London King’s Cross to Edinburgh Waverley will start at York.

The 09.03 from London King’s Cross to Edinburgh Waverley will start at Doncaster.

Rail replacement coaches will operate between York, Northallerton, Darlington, Durham and Newcastle.

Customers travelling from Newcastle, Durham, Darlington and Northallerton should use our journey planner to find alternative services.

The 20.03 from London King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley will terminate at Newcastle and will no longer call at Alnmouth, Berwick-upon-Tweed and Edinburgh Waverley. Customers travelling to those stations are advised to travel on the 19.33 from London King's Cross.

The 19.33 from London King's Cross to Newcastle will be extended to run through to Edinburgh Waverley. The service will also call at Alnmouth and Berwick-upon-Tweed. This will be the last service of the day to Alnmouth, Berwick and Edinburgh.

Passengers for Wakefield should alight at Doncaster for a rail replacement coach service.

• The 07.58 from York to London King’s Cross will terminate Peterborough.

• The 08.36 from London King’s Cross to Harrogate will start at Peterborough.

• The 08.58 from Newcastle to London Kings Cross will terminate at Doncaster.

• The 08.30 from London King’s Cross to Edinburgh Waverley will start at York.

• The 09.03 from London King’s Cross to Edinburgh Waverley will start at Doncaster.

• The 08.15 from Doncaster to London Kings Cross will not run.

• The 09.35 from Bradford Forster Square to London King’s Cross will start at Leeds.

Passengers for Wakefield should alight at Doncaster for a rail replacement coach service.

• There will be no LNER services to or from London King's Cross.

• LNER will run a reduced service, in both directions, between Scotland and Peterborough and Leeds and Peterborough.

• Customers travelling to or from Central London can take a rail replacement coach service between Peterborough and Bedford to connect with Thameslink services to/from London St Pancras.

• Impacted journeys will be significantly longer than usual.

• There will be no LNER services to or from Hull, and there will be a reduced service on some of our other routes.

• There will be no LNER services to or from Lincoln. Rail replacement coaches will operate between Lincoln and Newark Northgate, connecting into/out of LNER train services at Newark.

• Some services will start from/terminate at different stations than usual and some services will be cancelled.

• There will be no LNER services to or from London King's Cross.

• LNER will run a reduced service, in both directions, between Scotland and Peterborough and Leeds and Peterborough.

• Customers travelling to or from Central London can take a rail replacement coach service between Peterborough and Bedford to connect with Thameslink services to/from London St Pancras.

• Impacted journeys will be significantly longer than usual.

• There will be no LNER services to or from Lincoln, Skipton or Hull, and there will be a reduced service on some of our other routes.

• Some services will start from/terminate at different stations than usual and some services will be cancelled.

The 19.25 and 20.20 from Edinburgh Waverley to London King’s Cross will use a diversionary route near Stevenage and will arrive up to 15 minutes later than usual at King's Cross.

Customers for Wakefield should alight at Doncaster for a rail replacement coach service.

• The 05.48 from London King’s Cross to Aberdeen will start at Leeds at 07.40.

• The 05.20 from Doncaster to Edinburgh Waverley will start at Newcastle at 06.52.

• The 06.30 from London King’s Cross to Edinburgh Waverley will start at Peterborough at 07.03

• The 05.40 from London King’s Cross to Leeds will start at Doncaster at 07.20.

• The 06.40 from London King’s Cross to Leeds will be cancelled.

• The 06.33 from London King’s Cross to Newcastle will be cancelled.

• The 08.33 from Harrogate to London King’s Cross will start at Leeds at 09.10.

• The 10.33 from Harrogate to London King’s Cross will start at Leeds at 11.10.

• The 06.45 from London King’s Cross to Lincoln will depart King's Cross at 06.40, five minutes earlier than usual. The service will also not call at Stevenage.

• The 09.47 from London King’s Cross to York will depart King's Cross at 09.45, two minutes earlier than usual.

If your journey falls on one of the dates listed above, there's no need to worry-when LNER engineering works take place, there's usually always an alternative service to take you where you need to go. Here's what to do if your route is affected by LNER disruption:

Here are a few tips to keep your journey on track:

• Build in extra time, especially if you have onward connections in Edinburgh or Newcastle. A 15-minute buffer can save a lot of stress if the replacement bus runs behind.
• Travel earlier in the day where you can. Morning services tend to be less affected and replacement buses are generally quieter before lunchtime.
• Book your tickets after the amended timetable goes live. This way, you'll see the adjusted departure times and won't end up on a service that's been cancelled.
• If you're heading up for the weekend and the engineering works affect late evening services, it might be worth booking an overnight stay in York or Edinburgh rather than risking a long journey home. Browse hotels in York or Edinburgh to find somewhere to stay.

Are LNER tickets valid on rail replacement buses? 

Yes, your existing ticket is valid on any replacement bus service that's running during LNER engineering works. Just show your LNER ticket (paper or e-ticket) to the bus driver when you board.

How far in advance are East Coast Main Line works announced? 

Are King's Cross closures common during bank holidays? 

No, you're unlikely to see London King's Cross fully closed during bank holidays, but there may be a reduced service in and out of the station over long weekends. LNER will always confirm alternative arrangements well in advance, so there shouldn't be any surprises.

Can I get a refund if I decide not to travel? 

Yes, if there are LNER cancellations or disruptions, you can usually claim a full refund for your unused ticket under National Rail's Delay Repay scheme. Advance tickets are usually not refundable, so you can apply for a refund if you booked your Advance ticket before the engineering works were scheduled. 

Do engineering works usually affect Sunday services? 

Yes, Sundays are when planned engineering works usually take place, as this is when passenger numbers tend to be at their lowest. If you're a regular Sunday traveller on the East Coast Main Line, it's always worth checking for LNER disruption before you plan your trip.