Rail strike: Times of last trains from Manchester to London and back

Train operators have revealed details of altered services during Wednesday's rail strike - including the times of the last trains from Manchester to London and back.

Only around a fifth of normal services will run, and half of all lines will be closed. Trains will only operate between 7.30am and 6.30pm on Wednesday, and will start later than normal on Thursday.

Avanti West Coast, which runs trains from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston, said a limited service of around a quarter of the normal timetable will operate, with one train per hour in both directions between London Euston and each of Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham and Preston.

According to Network Rail, the last train from London to Manchester is due to depart Euston at 3.40pm. The last train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston should be at 3.27pm.

Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union workers employed by Network Rail and 14 rail operators are taking part in a one-day stoppage on July 27, while TSSA members at Avanti West Coast will also be on strike.

Avanti West Coast reported a reduced timetable operating to Glasgow and said several areas would not be served, such as Blackpool, Edinburgh, North Wales and Shrewsbury.

CrossCountry reported a 'very limited service' between Birmingham and Edinburgh via Leeds, York and Newcastle; Leicester; Manchester and Southampton.

Northern, which operates trains across Greater Manchester, urged passengers 'not to travel' as only a small number of routes will have trains. Routes that will be open include Liverpool to Alderley Edge; York to Leeds; and Darlington to Saltburn.

Northern said: "Strike action by RMT members will significantly affect services on 27 July 2022 with most lines closed with no