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  • XC – Avanti West Coast between London Euston and Manchester Piccadilly / Chester / Holyhead / Liverpool Lime Street / Blackpool North / Glasgow Central / Edinburgh CrossCountry between Birmingham International and Manchester PiccadillyLondon Northwestern Railway between London Euston / Birmingham New Street and Crewe / Liverpool Lime Street

    Delays between Stafford and Crewe

    Last updated: 08:43 02/07/2024

    Disruption following a vehicle striking a bridge between Stafford and Crewe earlier today has now ended.

  • XC – All CrossCountry routes

    Industrial action suspended: CrossCountry to operate a normal service today

    Last updated: 08:43 02/07/2024

    Industrial action announced by the RMT Union today has been suspended.

    A normal service (with some planned engineering work) will operate across the CrossCountry network.

    Journey Planners have been updated and are showing correctly for today.

    More information:

    For more information you can check the CrossCountry website.

    Check before you travel:

    You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.

  • GWR – Great Western Railway between Severn Beach and Salisbury: and between Cardiff Central and Portsmouth Harbour: and between Bristol Temple Meads / Westbury and Warminster South Western Railway between Westbury and London Waterloo: and between Yeovil Junction and Salisbury

    Lines reopened: Disruption between Westbury and Salisbury

    Last updated: 11:32 15/08/2024

    Disruption between Westbury and Salisbury has now ended.

  • AW – Between Llandudno / Holyhead / Chester / Crewe and Cardiff Central

    Lines reopened: Disruption between Leominster and Hereford

    Last updated: 06:46 02/07/2024

    Disruption between Leominster and Hereford has now ended.

  • XC – All CrossCountry routes

    Travel information for CrossCountry customers: temporary timetable changes until Saturday 9 November

    Last updated: 10:40 28/08/2024

    CrossCountry have introduced a temporary timetable to provide greater certainty and reliability for customers.

    Temporary timetables are available up to Friday 20 September and can be viewed here.

    Ticket refund FAQs and further travel advice can be found via the CrossCountry website.

    Check before you travel: You can check your journey up to and including Friday 20 September using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner. Please also take note of any service updates that may be showing with a warning triangle on your displayed journeys.

  • XC – Avanti West Coast between London Euston and Liverpool Lime Street / Manchester PiccadillyCrossCountry between Bournemouth and Manchester Piccadilly London North Western Railway between London Euston / Northampton and Crewe via Stoke-on-TrentNorthern between Manchester Piccadilly and Alderley Edge / Crewe / Stoke-on-Trent

    Amended service between Crewe and Stafford via Stoke-on-Trent on Saturday 31 August and Sunday 1 September

    Last updated: 08:43 02/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Kidsgrove and Rugeley Trent Valley, closing some lines.

    Avanti West Coast:

    An amended timetable will operate all weekend.

    Saturday

    • 1 train per hour between London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly, via Stoke on Trent and Macclesfield.
    • 1 train per hour between London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly, via Crewe and Wilmslow.
    • 1 train per hour between London Euston to Liverpool Lime Street, calling additionally at Nuneaton.

    Sunday

    • 2 trains per hour between London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly, via Crewe and Wilmslow.
    • 1 train per hour between London Euston to Liverpool Lime Street, calling additionally at Nuneaton.

    CrossCountry:

    On Sunday, trains will not call at Stoke on Trent and Macclesfield. Journey times to /from Manchester Piccadilly will remain unaffected.

    Rail replacement buses will operate between:

    • Stafford and Stoke on Trent / Macclesfield.
    • Stoke on Trent and Macclesfield / Wilmlsow.

    London Northwestern Railway:

    On Sunday, rail replacement buses will operate between Crewe and Stafford, calling at Alsager, Kidsgrove, Longport, Stoke-on-Trent and Stone.

    Northern:

    Saturday

    Trains between Manchester Piccadilly and Stoke-on-Trent will not run.

    Trains between Manchester Piccadilly and Crewe via Manchester Airport will be diverted to terminate / start from Wilmslow.

    Trains between Manchester Piccadilly and Alderley Edge will be diverted to terminate / start from Macclesfield.

    Buses will run between Macclesfield and Stoke-on-Trent.

    Sunday

    Trains between Manchester Piccadilly and Stoke-on-Trent will not run.

    Buses will run between Stockport and Stoke-on-Trent.

    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 this page.

    You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

    Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

  • XC – CrossCountry between Penzance / Plymouth / Reading / Cardiff Central / Birmingham New Street and Leicester / Cambridge / Stansted Airport / York / Newcastle / Edinburgh / Glasgow Central / Dundee / Aberdeen

    Buses replace trains between Birmingham New Street and Water Orton / Coleshill Parkway on Saturday 31 August and Sunday 1 September

    Last updated: 08:43 02/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Birmingham New Street and Water Orton / Coleshill Parkway, closing all lines.

    From 10:45 on Saturday and all day Sunday:

    Train services which normally run between Birmingham New Street - Leicester - Stansted Airport will start / terminate at Coleshill Parkway.

    Train services which normally run between Nottingham and Cardiff Central will operate between Nottingham and Coleshill Parkway and then Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central.

    Trains to / from North East and Scotland will divert via an alternative route not calling at Tamworth. Journey times will be extended by one hour.

    Rail replacement buses will run between Birmingham New Street, Water Orton and Coleshill Parkway.

    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 this page.

    You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

    Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

  • AW – Between Bridgend / Barry Island / Cardiff Central and Rhymney andbetween Penarth and Coryton

    Buses replace trains between Cardiff Central and Rhymney on Saturday 31 August and Sunday 1 September

    Last updated: 06:46 02/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Heath stations and Coryton / Rhymney, closing all lines.

    Buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central and Rhymney.

    All Coryton services cancelled with ticket acceptance in place with local buses.

    Penarth services reduced to 2 trains per hour in each direction.

    All Bridgend to Rhymney services now start at Rhoose Cardiff International Airport. They will also start / terminate at Cardiff Central with bus replacements between Cardiff Central and Rhymney.

    Check before you travel:

    You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

    You can plan your journey on buses by using use the Traveline website

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

    For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page.

    You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

    Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

  • GWR – Great Western Railway between Cardiff Central / Bristol Temple Meads / Westbury and Southampton Central / Portsmouth Harbour

    No Great Western Railway trains to / from Southampton Central on Saturday 31 August and Sunday 1 September

    Last updated: 09:54 24/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between St Denys and Fareham, closing some lines.

    As a result, Great Western Railway services will run to an amended and reduced timetable between Westbury and Southampton Central / Portsmouth Harbour. Trains will be diverted, and will not call at Southampton Central, but will additionally call at Chandlers Ford and Eastleigh.

    For Southampton Central, you should change at Eastleigh for South Western Railway services to / from Southampton Central.

    Check before you travel:

    You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

  • GWR – Between London Paddington and Reading

    Amended early morning Great Western Railway services between London Paddington and Reading on Sunday 1 September

    Last updated: 09:06 03/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between London Paddington and Ealing Broadway.

    The following alterations will take place:

    • 06:20 Reading to London Paddington will depart 06:38 and will operate later than normal throughout.
    • 06:38 London Paddington to Reading will start from Ealing Broadway at 06:44. London Underground connections from Central London to Ealing Broadway.

    Check before you travel:

    You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

    You can plan your journey on London Underground by using the Transport for London Journey Planner

  • GWR – Between Reading and Basingstoke

    Amended morning Great Western Railway services between Reading and Basingstoke on Sunday 1 September

    Last updated: 01:28 28/08/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Reading West and Basingstoke.

    The following alterations will apply:

    • 07:37 and 08:37 Reading to Basingstoke will NOT run and will be replaced by rail replacement service at 07:37 from Reading to Reading Green Park, Mortimer, Bramley and Basingstoke. Reading West customers should travel by alternative services.
    • 08:06 and 09:06 Basingstoke to Reading will NOT run and will be replaced by EARLIER road transport at 07:47 and 09:00 from Basingstoke to Bramley, Mortimer, Reading Green Park and Reading. Reading West customers should travel by alternative services.

    Road journey time between Reading and Basingstoke may take up to 70 minutes.

    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 this page.

    You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

    Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

  • GWR – Between Newbury and Reading

    Amended 23:23 Newbury to Reading service on Sunday 1 September

    Last updated: 09:06 03/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Bedwyn and Reading West means the 23:23 Newbury to Reading service will be amended.

    The 23:23 Newbury to Reading will NOT run and will be replaced by road transport from Newbury to Thatcham, Theale and Reading.

    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 this page.

    You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

    Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

  • GWR – Between London Paddington and Reading

    Amended Great Western Railway services between London Paddington and Didcot Parkway on Sunday 1 September

    Last updated: 01:11 28/08/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Tilehurst and Cholsey.

    All day no trains will call at Pangbourne.

    From the 10:38 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway and until the 12:12 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington trains, services will terminate / start at Reading with road transport between Reading, Tilehurst, Pangbourne, Goring & Streatley, Cholsey and Didcot Parkway.

    From 11:38 the London Paddington to Didcot Parkway and from the 13:12 (departing 13:14) Didcot Parkway to London Paddington, train services will use alternative platforms at Tilehurst, Goring & Streatley and Cholsey and will not call at Pangbourne. Customers for Pangbourne travel to Tilehurst for a bus to Pangbourne taking 10 minutes. Customers from Pangbourne travel by bus from Pangbourne to Tilehurst to connect into the trains.

    The following trains will depart London Paddington 1 minute earlier than normal:

    • 12:50 London Paddington to Hereford
    • 13:50 London Paddington to Great Malvern.
    • 14:50 London Paddington to Great Malvern.
    • 15:50 London Paddington to Great Malvern.
    • 16:50 London Paddington to Great Malvern.
    • 17:50 London Paddington to Great Malvern.
    • 18:50 London Paddington to Hereford
    • 19:50 London Paddington to Great Malvern.
    • 20:50 London Paddington to Worcester Shrub Hill.
    • 21:50 London Paddington to Worcester Shrub Hill.

    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 this page.

    You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

    Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

  • GWR – Between London Paddington and Oxford / Worcester Foregate Street / Hereford

    Amended Great Western Railway service between London Paddington and Oxford / Worcester Foregate Street / Hereford before 12:30 on Sunday 1 September

    Last updated: 08:58 26/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Cholsey and Appleford, closing some lines before 12:30.

    London Paddington - Oxford / Worcester Foregate Street / Great Malvern / Hereford:

    A reduced service will run between London Paddington and Oxford, with some trains diverting between Cholsey and Appleford, not calling at Didcot Parkway.

    London Paddington - Cardiff / Swansea:

    An amended train service will run before 12:30, with trains diverting between Reading and Bristol Parkway. Some trains will run significantly earlier than usual.

    London Paddington - Swindon / Bristol / Cheltenham:

    Trains will not run between Reading and Swindon.

    Replacement buses will operate (until 12:50) between:

    • Reading and Didcot Parkway (2 buses per hour) taking 45 minutes
    • Didcot Parkway and Oxford (1 bus per hour) taking 30-45 minutes. Buses will call at Radley.
    • Reading and Swindon (1 bus per hour) taking 70 minutes.
    • Didcot Parkway and Swindon (1 bus per hour) taking 55-60 minutes

    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 this page.

    You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

    Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

  • GWR – Great Western Railway between Swansea and London Paddington

    Amended 07:55 Swansea to London Paddington service on Sunday 1 September

    Last updated: 09:06 03/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Swansea and Cardiff Central, closing some lines.

    The 07:55 Swansea to London Paddington service will start from Cardiff Central.

    An earlier replacement bus will run from Swansea to Cardiff Central to connect with the train. A second earlier bus will run from Swansea to Cardiff Central, calling at Neath, Port Talbot Parkway and Bridgend.

    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 this page.

    You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

    Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

  • GWR – Great Western Railway between Warminster and Swindon

    Amended 08:10 Warminster to Swindon service on Sunday 1 September

    Last updated: 09:06 03/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Westbury and Frome, closing some lines.

    As a result, the 08:10 Warminster to Swindon will start at 08:15, and run later than usual throughout.

    Check before you travel:

    You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

  • AW – Between Cardiff Central / Shrewsbury and Crewe

    Amended late night / early morning Transport for Wales service to / from Shrewsbury from Monday 2 to Friday 6 September

    Last updated: 08:46 29/08/2024

    Engineering work is taking place overnight between Crewe and Shrewsbury, closing some lines.

    The 21:55 Cardiff Central to Crewe will be diverted via Chester with road transport from Shrewsbury to Crewe.

    The 05:19 Crewe to Shrewsbury will not run and will be replaced by a bus.

    The 05:28 Shrewsbury to Crewe will not run and will be replaced by a bus.

    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 this page.

    You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

    Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

  • AW – Between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth

    Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth from Monday 2 to Friday 6 September

    Last updated: 06:46 02/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth ending Friday morning, closing some lines.

    Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth.

    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 this page.

    You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

    Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

  • AW – 22:14 Maesteg to Cheltenham Spa

    Amended 22:14 Maesteg to Cheltenham Spa service from Monday 2 to Thursday 5 September

    Last updated: 11:50 26/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Severn Tunnel Junction and Gloucester, closing some lines.

    The 22:14 Maesteg to Cheltenham Spa will terminate at Severn Tunnel Junction with a replacement bus connection to Gloucester.

    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 this page.

    You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

    Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

  • GWR – Great Western Railway between Didcot Parkway and Reading

    Amended 04:10 Didcot Parkway to Reading on Monday 2 September

    Last updated: 03:58 28/08/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Tilehurst and Cholsey, closing various lines.

    The 04:10 Didcot Parkway to Reading service will not call at Pangbourne. For Pangbourne, you should travel by later train services.

    Check before you travel:

    You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

  • GWR – Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Oxford / Bristol Temple Meads / Swansea

    Amended late night trains in the Didcot Parkway / Swindon area from Monday 2 to Thursday 5 September

    Last updated: 03:57 28/08/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Didcot Parkway and Swindon, closing various lines.

    As a result:

    The 22:49 London Paddington to Swansea will be diverted between Swindon and Bristol Parkway, calling at Bristol Parkway and beyond later than usual.

    The 23:32 London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads service will be diverted after Reading, and will not call at Didcot Parkway, Swindon or Chippenham.

    • A replacement bus will run from Didcot Parkway to Swindon and Chippenham.
    • For Didcot Parkway, you should use the amended 23:14 London Paddington to Oxford service which will additionally call at Didcot Parkway.
    • If you are travelling from Didcot Parkway, Swindon or Chippenham to Bath Spa or Bristol Temple Meads, then you should travel on earlier train services.

    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 this page.

    You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

    Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

  • GWR – Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Swansea

    Amended late night trains in the Cardiff Central area from Monday 2 to Thursday 5 September

    Last updated: 03:56 28/08/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Bridgend, closing some lines.

    As a result:

    • The 20:48 London Paddington to Swansea will be diverted after Cardiff Central, arriving at Bridgend and beyond a few minutes later than usual.
    • The 22:49 London Paddington to Swansea service will be diverted after Cardiff Central, arriving at Bridgend and beyond a few minutes later than usual.

    Check before you travel:

    You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

  • AW – All Transport for Wales to / from Bidston

    Buses replace evening trains between Wrexham Central / Wrexham General and Bidston from Monday 2 to Wednesday 4 September

    Last updated: 03:08 28/08/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Wrexham General and Bidston, closing all lines on Monday to Wednesday evenings.

    As a result, the following trains will be replaced by buses:

    • 19:45 Wrexham General to Bidston (Birkenhead North)
    • 20:46 Bidston (dep: Birkenhead North at 20:36) to Wrexham Central
    • 21:52 Wrexham Central to Bidston (Birkenhead North)
    • 22:58 Bidston (dep: Birkenhead North at 22:48) to Wrexham General

    Buses will run to / from Birkenhead North due to improved accessibility at that station.

    An additional rail replacement bus will also be provided for customers looking to connect onto the 23:34 Merseyrail service from Birkenhead North to Liverpool Central, departing Wrexham Central at 21:12.

    No rail replacement buses will call at Hawarden Bridge because of poor road access. For Hawarden Bridge, you should use Shotton instead, which is approximately 0.6 miles away along National Cycle Route 5.

    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 information, please use our travel information pages.

    You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

    Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

  • AW – Between Manchester Airport and Chester / Llandudno Junction

    Amended early morning Transport for Wales service to / from Manchester Airport from Tuesday 3 to Friday 6 September

    Last updated: 06:46 02/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Manchester Airport and Chester, closing some lines.

    The 03:51 Chester to Manchester Airport train will not run. A replacement bus service will operate. One bus to arrive at Manchester Airport at same time as train (this bus departs Chester at 02:48) and one to depart Chester at same time as train.

    The 05:25 Manchester Airport to Llandudno Junction will start from Chester with road replacement transport between Manchester Airport to Chester (departing at 04:14).

    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 this page.

    You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

    Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

  • XC – 17:45 Reading to Newcastle

    Amended 17:45 Reading to Newcastle service on Friday 6 September

    Last updated: 12:54 26/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Sheffield and Wakefield Westgate, closing some lines.

    The 17:45 Reading to Newcastle service will terminate at Birmingham New Street. You should use other train services to complete your journey.

    Check before you travel:

    You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

  • XC – 06:11 York to Plymouth15:27 Plymouth to York

    Amended CrossCountry service between York and Plymouth on Saturday 7 September

    Last updated: 08:43 02/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Leeds and Castleford, closing some lines.

    The 06:11 York to Plymouth will depart later than normally advertised.

    The 15:27 Plymouth to York will operate via an alternative route with journey times remaining unaffected.

    Check before you travel:

    You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

  • XC – 06:32 York to Edinburgh

    Amended 06:32 York to Edinburgh service on Saturday 7 September

    Last updated: 08:43 02/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Sheffield and Wakefield Westgate, closing some lines.

    Because of the above work, the 06:32 York to Edinburgh service will start from Newcastle at 07:38, you should use other rail services to complete your journey.

    Check before you travel:

    You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

  • AW – Transport for Wales between Milford Haven / Carmarthen / Swansea / Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury / Crewe / Holyhead / Manchester Piccadilly

    Buses replace trains between Newport and Shrewsbury on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8

    Last updated: 06:46 02/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Newport and Shrewsbury, closing all lines.

    As a result, buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central / Newport and Shrewsbury.

    Train services between Shrewsbury and Swansea will stop to pick customers up only at Craven Arms and Church Stretton. Train services in the opposite direction between Swansea and Shrewsbury will stop for customers to disembark only at Church Stretton and Craven Arms.

    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 this page.

    You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

    Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

  • GWR – 16:44 Penzance to Cardiff Central19:23 Portsmouth Harbour to Cardiff Central

    Amended service between Penzance / Portsmouth Harbour and Cardiff Central on Saturday 7 September

    Last updated: 01:59 22/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Filton Abbey Wood and Bristol Temple Meads, closing some lines.

    The following services are affected:

    • The 16:44 Penzance to Cardiff Central service will operate in two parts:
      • 16:44 Penzance to Plymouth.
      • 18:50 Plymouth to Cardiff Central.
    • The 19:23 Portsmouth Harbour to Cardiff Central will terminate at Newport (South Wales). Alternative train services are available between Newport (South Wales) and Cardiff Central.

    Check before you travel:

    You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

  • GWR – Between London Paddington and Didcot Parkway / Reading

    Amended services between Reading and Didcot Parkway / Slough on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 September

    Last updated: 09:06 03/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place in the evening between Reading and Didcot Parkway / Slough, closing some lines.

    Saturday

    • The 23:08 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway will terminate at Reading.
    • The 23:45 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington will start at Reading at 00:19 and terminate at Ealing Broadway. This service will not call at Taplow and Burnham.

    You should use London Underground services between Ealing Broadway and London Paddington.

    If you are travelling to / from Taplow and Burnham, you should travel via replacement bus services at Slough.

    If you are travelling to / from Tilehurst, Pangbourne, Goring & Streatley and Cholsey you should travel via earlier services.

    Sunday

    • The 00:34 London Paddington to Reading service will not call at Burnham and Taplow.
    • The 06:38 London Paddington to Reading service will start at Ealing Broadway, and will not call at Burnham.
    • The 06:20 Reading to London Paddington service will depart later than usual at 06:36, and will not call at Burnham.
    • The 23:53 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington service will not call at Burnham.

    If you are travelling to / from Taplow and Burnham, you should travel via replacement bus services at Slough.

    Check before you travel:

    You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

    You can plan your journey on London Underground by using the Transport for London 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 this page.

    You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

    Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

  • GWR – Between London Paddington and Worcester Foregate Street / Great Malvern / Hereford

    Buses replace trains between Great Malvern and Hereford on Saturday 7 September

    Last updated: 07:42 23/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Colwall and Hereford, closing some lines.

    The following services are affected:

    Great Malvern

    • The 07:43 Great Malvern to London Paddington service will have an earlier replacement bus service connecting to it, running between Hereford, Ledbury and Colwall.
    • The 08:52 London Paddington to Great Malvern service will connect with a replacement bus service running between Great Malvern, Colwall, Ledbury and Hereford.
    • The 14:50 Great Malvern to London Paddington service will connect with a replacement bus service running between Hereford, Ledbury and Colwall.
    • The 15:52 London Paddington to Great Malvern service will connect with a replacement bus service running between Great Malvern, Colwall, Ledbury and Hereford.
    • The 19:00 Great Malvern to London Paddington service will connect with a replacement bus service running between Hereford, Ledbury and Colwall.

    Hereford

    • The 06:18 Hereford to London Paddington will start at Worcester Shrub Hill. Rail connections are available between Great Malvern and Worcester Shrub Hill.
    • The 09:50 London Paddington to Hereford service will terminate at Worcester Shrub Hill. Rail connections are available between Worcester Shrub Hill and Hereford.
    • The 11:50 London Paddington to Hereford service will terminate at Great Malvern. A replacement bus service will run between Great Malvern and Colwall, Ledbury and Hereford.
    • The 13:20 Hereford to London Paddington will start at Great Malvern. A replacement bus service will run between Hereford and Great Malvern, departing earlier than usual.
    • The 15:13 Hereford to London Paddington will start at Worcester Shrub Hill. A replacement bus service will run between Hereford and Great Malvern, for rail connections towards Worcester Shrub Hill.
    • The 16:50 London Paddington to Hereford service will terminate at Worcester Shrub Hill. Rail connections are available between Worcester Shrub Hill and Hereford.
    • The 20:20 Hereford to London Paddington will start at Worcester Shrub Hill. A replacement bus service will run between Hereford and Great Malvern, for rail connections towards Worcester Shrub Hill.

    Worcester Foregate Street

    • 08:28 Worcester Foregate Street to London Paddington will not run. You should use earlier or later services to complete your journey.

    Replacement bus services will run between Hereford, Ledbury, Colwall, Great Malvern and Worcester Shrub Hill.

    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 this page.

    You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

    Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

  • GWR – Between Reading and Gatwick Airport

    Amended service between Reading and Gatwick Airport on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 September

    Last updated: 09:06 03/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Earlswood and Gatwick Airport, closing some lines.

    As a result, trains between Reading and Gatwick Airport will start / terminate at Redhill.

    A rail connection will be available between Redhill and Gatwick Airport.

    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 this page.

    You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

    Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

  • XC – Avanti West Coast between London Euston and Birmingham New Street / Wolverhampton / Glasgow CentralCrossCountry between Bournemouth and Manchester PiccadillyLondon Northwestern Railway between London Euston and Birmingham New Street

    Amended / Reduced service via Coventry on Sunday 8 September

    Last updated: 04:24 12/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Coventry and Birmingham International, closing most lines.

    Avanti West Coast:

    London Euston to Birmingham New Street services will not run.

    London Euston to Glasgow Central via Birmingham New Street services will start from Birmingham New Street until 12:00, after this time trains will start from Birmingham International.

    Replacement buses will run between Rugby and Birmingham New Street, calling at Coventry and Birmingham International.

    CrossCountry:

    Trains will be diverted and will not call at Coventry or Birmingham International, journey times will remain unaffected.

    A replacement bus service will operate between Leamington Spa and Birmingham International calling at Coventry.

    London Northwestern Railway:

    Until 12:00

    Train services between London Euston / Northampton and Birmingham New Street will run between London Euston / Northampton and Rugby only.

    Trains between Birmingham International and Rugeley Trent Valley will run between Birmingham New Street and Rugeley Trent Valley only.

    Rail replacement buses will operate between Rugby / Birmingham International and Birmingham New Street.

    After 12:00

    Train services between London Euston / Northampton and Birmingham New Street will run between London Euston / Northampton and Rugby and between Birmingham International and Birmingham New Street (to an amended timetable at reduced frequency) only.

    Rail replacement buses operating between Rugby and Birmingham International.

    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 this page.

    You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

    Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

  • AW – Transport for Wales between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town

    Buses replace trains between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town until 13:00 on Sunday 8 September

    Last updated: 06:46 02/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town, closing all lines.

    As a result, buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town until 13:00.

    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 this page.

    You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

    Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

  • GWR – 00:07 Marlow to Maidenhead

    Amended 00:07 Marlow to Maidenhead service on Sunday 8 September

    Last updated: 09:06 03/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Maidenhead and Bourne End, closing some lines.

    • The 00:07 Marlow to Maidenhead service will terminate at Bourne End.

    A replacement bus service will run between Bourne End, Cookham, Furze Platt and Maidenhead.

    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 this page.

    You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

    Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

  • GWR – 08:06 Reading to Newbury08:34 Reading to Bedwyn

    Amended morning service between Reading and Newbury on Sunday 8 September

    Last updated: 09:06 03/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Reading and Theale, closing some lines.

    The following services are affected:

    • The 08:06 Reading to Newbury service will not run.
    • The 08:34 Reading to Bedwyn service will start at Newbury, departing later than usual at 08:57.

    A replacement bus service will run between Reading and Newbury, departing at 07:55.

    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 this page.

    You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

    Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

  • GWR – Between London Paddington and Didcot Parkway

    No service at Pangbourne on Sunday 8 September

    Last updated: 09:06 03/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Tilehurst and Didcot Parkway, closing all lines.

    As a result, no services will call at Pangbourne all day.

    Services between London Paddington and Didcot Parkway will use alternative platforms at Tilehurst, Goring & Streatley and Cholsey and will not call at Pangbourne.

    If you are travelling to / from Pangbourne, you should use replacement bus services between Pangbourne and Tilehurst.

    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 this page.

    You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

    Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

  • GWR – 07:37 Reading to Basingstoke08:06 Basingstoke to Reading08:37 Reading to Basingstoke

    Buses replace trains between Reading and Basingstoke on Sunday 8 September

    Last updated: 09:06 03/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Reading and Reading West, closing some lines.

    The following services will not run:

    • The 07:37 Reading to Basingstoke,
    • The 08:06 Basingstoke to Reading,
    • The 08:37 Reading to Basingstoke.

    A replacement bus service will run between Reading, Reading Green Park, Mortimer, Bramley and Basingstoke. If you are travelling to / from Reading West you should use alternate services.

    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 this page.

    You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

    Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

  • GWR – Between London Paddington and Worcester Foregate Street / Great Malvern / Hereford

    Buses replace trains between Worcester Shrub Hill and Great Malvern / Hereford on Sunday 8 September

    Last updated: 09:06 03/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Worcestershire Parkway and Worcestershire Foregate Street, closing all lines.

    Trains between London Paddington and Worcestershire Foregate Street / Great Malvern / Hereford (via Oxford) will start / terminate at Worcestershire Parkway.

    Replacement bus services will run between Worcestershire Parkway, Worcester Shrub Hill, Worcester Foregate Street, Malvern Link and Great Malvern.

    Some buses will journey onward to / from Hereford, Ledbury and Colwall.

    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 this page.

    You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

    Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

  • GWR – Between Bristol Temple Meads and Worcester Shrub Hill / Worcester Foregate Street

    Buses replace trains between Gloucester and Worcester Foregate Street on Sunday 8 September

    Last updated: 09:06 03/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Ashchurch for Tewksbury and Worcester Foregate Street, closing some lines.

    As a result, services between Bristol Temple Meads and Worcester Shrub Hill / Worcester Foregate Street will start / terminate at Gloucester.

    Replacement bus services will run between Gloucester, Cheltenham Spa, Ashchurch for Tewksbury, Worcester Shrub Hill and Worcester Foregate Street.

    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 this page.

    You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

    Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

  • GWR – 07:51 London Paddington to Penzance08:51 London Paddington to Penzance

    Amended morning London Paddington to Penzance service on Sunday 8 September

    Last updated: 11:19 03/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Reading and Theale, closing some lines.

    The following services are affected:

    • The 07:51 London Paddington to Penzance service will divert between Reading and Westbury via Swindon. This service will not call at Swindon, Newbury and Pewsey.
    • The 08:51 London Paddington to Penzance service will depart earlier than usual at 08:46, and will call additionally at Newbury and Pewsey.

    Check before you travel:

    You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

  • GWR – 21:15 Penzance to London Paddington "Night Riviera"23:50 London Paddington to Penzance "Night Riviera"

    Amended London Paddington to Penzance "Night Riviera" sleeper service on Sunday 8 September

    Last updated: 11:26 03/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Taunton and Exeter St Davids, closing some lines.

    The following services are affected:

    • The 21:15 Penzance to London Paddington "Night Riviera" sleeper service will depart Exeter St Davids earlier than usual, then divert between Exeter St Davids and Reading via Honiton.
    • The 23:50 London Paddington to Penzance "Night Riviera" sleeper service will divert between Reading and Exeter St Davids via Honiton, arriving at Exeter St Davids later than usual where it will resume normal timing onward.

    Check before you travel:

    You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

  • AW – 22:03 Cardiff Central to Ebbw Vale Town23:03 Cardiff Central to Ebbw Vale Town23:15 Ebbw Vale Town to Cardiff Central

    Buses replace late night trains between Cardiff Central / Newport and Shrewsbury from Monday 9 to Thursday 12 September

    Last updated: 06:46 02/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town, closing all lines.

    As a result the following amendments will apply:

    • The 22:03 Cardiff Central to Ebbw Vale Town service will terminate at Newport. A rail replacement bus service will run between Newport and Ebbw Vale Town.
    • The 23:03 Cardiff Central to Ebbw Vale Town will be replaced by a bus throughout.
    • The 23:15 Ebbw Vale Town to Cardiff Central will be replaced by a bus throughout.

    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 this page.

    You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

    Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

  • AW – 22:28 Cardiff Central to Maesteg

    Amended 22:28 Cardiff Central to Maesteg service from Monday 9 to Thursday 12 September

    Last updated: 06:46 02/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Bridgend and Maesteg, closing some lines.

    As a result, the 22:28 Cardiff Central to Maesteg service will terminate at Bridgend. A rail replacement bus service will run between Bridgend and Maesteg.

    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 this page.

    You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

    Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

  • AW – 21:15 Cardiff Central to Chester23:30 Crewe to Chester04:46 Chester to Crewe

    Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Chester and Crewe from Monday 9 to Friday 13 September

    Last updated: 06:46 02/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Chester and Crewe, closing some lines.

    Monday to Thursday:

    • The 21:15 Cardiff Central to Chester service will terminate at Crewe. A rail replacement bus service will run between Crewe and Chester.
    • The 23:30 Crewe to Chester service will depart 20 minutes earlier at 23:10.

    Tuesday to Friday:

    • The 04:46 Chester to Crewe service will be replaced by a bus throughout.

    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 this page.

    You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

    Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

  • GWR – 23:30 Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads

    Amended 23:30 Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads service on Monday 9 and Tuesday 10 September

    Last updated: 09:06 03/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place overnight between Severn Tunnel Junction and Patchway closing some lines.

    As a result, the 23:30 Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads service will depart from Patchway, and from subsequent stations, a few minutes later than normal. Please allow extra time for your journey.

    Check before you travel:

    You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

  • GWR – Between London Paddington and Bristol Temple Meads

    Amended late night service between Swindon and Bristol Temple Meads from Monday 9 to Thursday 12 September

    Last updated: 09:06 03/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place overnight between Swindon and Bristol Temple Meads from Monday to Thursday, starting at approximately 23:45 each evening, closing some lines. The following changes will be made:

    Monday to Wednesday:

    The 22:28 and 23:32 London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads services will be diverted via an alternative route between Swindon and Bristol Temple Meads. As a result, those trains will not call at Chippenham or Bath Spa. Buses will provide connections from Swindon to Chippenham and Bath Spa, and the buses will continue to Bristol Temple Meads.

    Thursday:

    The 23:32 London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads service will be diverted via an alternative route between Swindon and Bristol Temple Meads. As a result, the train will not call at Chippenham or Bath Spa. Buses will provide connections from Swindon to Chippenham and Bath Spa, and the buses will continue to Bristol Temple Meads.

    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 this page.

    You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

    Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

  • GWR – Between Swindon and Cheltenham Spa

    Amended 23:42 Swindon to Cheltenham Spa service from Monday 9 September to Thursday 12 September

    Last updated: 09:06 03/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place overnight between Swindon and Gloucester from Monday to Thursday, starting at approximately 23:15 each evening, closing all lines.

    The 23:42 Swindon to Cheltenham Spa service will be diverted via an alternative route between Swindon and Gloucester, calling additionally at Bristol Parkway.

    The diverted train will be unable to call at Kemble, Stroud or Stonehouse. A bus will provide connections from Swindon to Kemble, Stroud and Stonehouse, and the bus will then continue to call at Gloucester and Cheltenham Spa.

    Customers travelling from Swindon to Gloucester and Cheltenham Spa are advised to travel on the diverted train.

    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 this page.

    You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

    Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

  • GWR – Between Bristol Temple Meads and Westbury / Frome / Portsmouth Harbour

    Amended late night service between Bristol Temple Meads and Westbury from Monday 9 to Thursday 12 September

    Last updated: 09:06 03/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place overnight between Bristol Temple Meads and Westbury via Freshford from Monday to Thursday, starting at approximately 23:10 each evening, closing all lines. The following changes will be made:

    • 23:06 Bristol Temple Meads to Westbury service will terminate at Bath Spa. Road transport will run from Bath Spa to Westbury calling at all stations.
    • 23:45 Bristol Temple Meads to Frome service will not run. Road transport (bus and minibus) will run at 23:45 to call at all stations from Bristol Temple Meads to Westbury / Frome.
    • 21:23 Portsmouth Harbour to Bristol Temple Meads service will terminate at Westbury. Road transport will run from Westbury, calling at Trowbridge, Bradford-on-Avon, Bath Spa and Bristol Temple Meads.

    Please note the buses stop at Freshford Old Bakery in place of Freshford station and in Lower Westwood The Pastures in place of Avoncliff station.

    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 this page.

    You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

    Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

  • GWR – Between Reading and Gatwick Airport

    Amended late night / early morning service between Reading and Gatwick Airport from Monday 9 to Friday 13 September

    Last updated: 09:06 03/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place overnight each night, from 23:40 on Monday night to 05:30 on Friday morning, between Guildford and Redhill closing all lines.

    Monday to Thursday nights:

    23:33 Reading to Gatwick Airport service will terminate at Guildford. Road transport will run from Guildford to Gatwick Airport.

    23:22 Gatwick Airport to Reading service will terminate at Redhill. Road transport will run from Redhill to Guildford. A train will complete the journey from Guildford to Reading.

    Tuesday to Friday mornings:

    04:32 Reading to Gatwick Airport service will depart Guildford and subsequent stations later than normal, and will terminate at Redhill. Train connections are available between Redhill and Gatwick Airport.

    05:59 Gatwick Airport to Reading service will start from Redhill. You can use an earlier train from Gatwick Airport to Redhill to connect with this amended train to Reading.

    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 this page.

    You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

    Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

  • AW – All Transport for Wales to / from Bidston

    Buses replace evening trains between Wrexham Central / Wrexham General and Bidston from Monday 9 to Thursday 12 September

    Last updated: 07:28 16/08/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Wrexham General and Bidston, closing all lines on Monday to Thursday evenings.

    As a result, the following trains will be replaced by buses:

    • 19:45 Wrexham General to Bidston (Birkenhead North)
    • 20:46 Bidston (dep: Birkenhead North at 20:36) to Wrexham Central
    • 21:52 Wrexham Central to Bidston (Birkenhead North)
    • 22:58 Bidston (dep: Birkenhead North at 22:48) to Wrexham General

    Buses will run to / from Birkenhead North due to improved accessibility at that station.

    An additional rail replacement bus will also be provided for customers looking to connect onto the 23:34 Merseyrail service from Birkenhead North to Liverpool Central, departing Wrexham Central at 21:12.

    No rail replacement buses will call at Hawarden Bridge because of poor road access. For Hawarden Bridge, you should use Shotton instead, which is approximately 0.6 miles away along National Cycle Route 5.

    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 information, please use our travel information pages.

    You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

    Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

  • GWR – 02:24 Reading to London Paddington

    Amended 02:24 Reading to London Paddington service on Monday 9 September

    Last updated: 12:20 08/08/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between London Paddington and Ealing Broadway, closing some lines.

    As a result, the 02:24 Reading to London Paddington service will terminate at Ealing Broadway.

    You should use Transport for London night bus Service N11 from Ealing Broadway to complete your journey into London.

    Check before you travel:

    You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

    You can plan your journey on London Buses by using the Transport for London Journey Planner

  • AW – 20:08 Birmingham International to Aberystwyth23:40 Aberystwyth to Machynlleth05:24 Aberystwyth to Birmingham International04:41 Machynlleth to Aberystwyth

    Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth from Tuesday 10 to Friday 13 September

    Last updated: 01:34 06/08/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth, closing all lines.

    Tuesday to Wednesday:

    • The 23:40 Aberystwyth to Machynlleth will be replaced by a bus throughout.

    Tuesday to Thursday:

    • The 20:08 Birmingham International to Aberystwyth will terminate at Machynlleth. A rail replacement bus service will run between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth.

    Wednesday to Friday:

    • The 05:24 Aberystwyth to Birmingham International will start from Machynlleth. A rail replacement bus service will run between Aberystwyth and Machynlleth.
    • The 04:41 Machynlleth to Aberystwyth will be replaced by a bus throughout.

    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 this page.

    You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

    Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

  • GWR – Between London Paddington / Henley-on-Thames and Reading

    Amended early morning services between Slough and Reading from Tuesday 10 September until Friday 13 September

    Last updated: 09:06 03/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place very early on Tuesday to Friday mornings between Slough and Reading, closing 2 of the 4 lines.

    The following service amendments will be in place:

    Tuesday to Thursday:

    • 00:02 London Paddington to Reading service will not call at Burnham or Taplow. Burnham and Taplow customers can travel via Slough on connecting buses.
    • 00:18 Henley-on-Thames to Reading service will terminate at Twyford. Connecting trains are available from Twyford to Reading.
    • 00:19 Reading to London Paddington service will not call at Burnham or Taplow. Burnham and Taplow customers can travel via Slough on connecting buses.
    • 00:45 London Paddington to Reading service will not call at Burnham or Taplow. Burnham and Taplow customers can travel via Slough on connecting buses.

    Friday:

    00:45 London Paddington to Reading service will not call at Burnham or Taplow. Burnham and Taplow customers can travel via Slough on connecting buses.

    Bus journey times:

    The journey by replacement bus between Slough and Burnham will take approximately 10 minutes, and between Slough and Taplow approximately 20 minutes.

    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 this page.

    You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

    Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

  • GWR – 22:49 London Paddington to Swansea

    Amended 22:49 London Paddington to Swansea on Wednesday 11 and Thursday 12 September

    Last updated: 09:06 03/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Patchway and Severn Tunnel Junction, closing some lines.

    As a result, the 22:49 London Paddington to Swansea service will arrive at Newport later than usual, continuing its journey with a delay.

    Check before you travel:

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  • GWR – 23:34 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway

    Amended 23:34 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway service on Friday 13 September

    Last updated: 09:06 03/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place overnight between Tilehurst and Didcot Parkway, closing 2 out of the 4 lines.

    As a result, the 23.34 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway service will not call at Pangbourne. The train may also stop at a different platform than normal at other stations.

    Customers travelling to Pangbourne can use a connecting bus from Tilehurst which will take approximately 10 minutes. Customers travelling from Pangbourne can travel by bus to Tilehurst to connect with the train.

    Please check your train and bus times, and your platform numbers, before you travel.

    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 this page.

    You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

    Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

  • GWR – 21:21 Bristol Parkway to Portsmouth & Southsea

    Amended 21:21 Bristol Parkway to Portsmouth & Southsea service on Friday 13 September

    Last updated: 09:06 03/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place overnight between Cosham and Portsmouth Harbour, closing some lines.

    As a result, the 21:21 Bristol Parkway to Portsmouth & Southsea service will terminate at Fareham. You can use alternative trains between Fareham and Portsmouth Harbour.

    Check before you travel:

    You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

  • XC – Avanti West Coast between London Euston and Manchester Piccadilly / Liverpool Lime Street / Edinburgh / Glasgow CentralCrossCountry between Bournemouth and Manchester PiccadillyLondon Northwestern Railway between London Euston and Milton Keynes Central / Northampton / Birmingham New Street / Crewe

    Amended service via Coventry from 22:00 on Saturday 14 and all day Sunday 15 September

    Last updated: 02:48 08/08/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Milton Keynes Central and Rugby and between Rugby and Birmingham International, closing some lines.

    Avanti West Coast:

    From 22:00 on Saturday and all day Sunday, trains will be diverted via Northampton extending journey times.

    Trains via Birmingham New Street will start / terminate at Birmingham International.

    A replacement bus service will operate between Rugby and Birmingham International.

    Trains may call additionally at Watford Junction and Rugby.

    CrossCountry:

    Trains will be diverted and will not call at Coventry or Birmingham International. Journey times are unaffected.

    A replacement bus service will operate between Leamington Spa and Birmingham International, calling at Coventry.

    London Northwestern Railway:

    Sunday until 08:45

    Train services between London Euston and Northampton will run between London Euston and Milton Keynes Central only, with rail replacement buses operating between Milton Keynes Central and Northampton.

    All day Sunday

    Train services between London Euston and Crewe will run between Rugby and Crewe only. You are advised to travel on other services between London Euston and Rugby.

    Train services between London Euston / Northampton and Birmingham New Street will run between London Euston / Northampton and Coventry and between Birmingham International and Birmingham New Street only (to an amended timetable at reduced frequency). Rail replacement buses will operate between Coventry and Birmingham International.

    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 this page.

    You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

    Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

  • GWR – Great Western Railway between London Paddington and HerefordWest Midlands Railway between Birmingham New Street / Worcester Shrub Hill and Hereford

    Buses replace trains between Great Malvern and Hereford on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 September

    Last updated: 08:13 09/08/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Colwall and Hereford, closing all lines.

    Buses will replace trains between Great Malvern and Hereford.

    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 this page.

    You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

    Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

  • XC – CrossCountry between Birmingham New Street and Stansted AirportGreater Anglia between Norwich / Cambridge North / Cambridge and Stansted Airport / London Liverpool Street

    Buses replace trains between Cambridge and Stansted Airport and between Cambridge North and Audley End on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 September

    Last updated: 07:52 09/08/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Cambridge and Stansted Airport, closing some lines.

    CrossCountry:

    Buses replace trains between Cambridge and Stansted Airport.

    Greater Anglia:

    Buses replace trains between Cambridge North and Audley End.

    Trains will continue to run between Norwich and Cambridge. If you are travelling between Cambridge and London, you should travel to / from Cambridge North to connect with the buses.

    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 this page.

    You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

    Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

  • GWR – Great Western Railway between Portsmouth Harbour and Cardiff CentralSouth Western Railway between Portsmouth Harbour and London WaterlooSouthern between Portsmouth Harbour and Brighton / London Victoria

    Buses replace trains between Portsmouth Harbour and Havant / Eastleigh on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 September

    Last updated: 12:21 28/08/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Portsmouth Harbour and Hilsea, closing some lines.

    Great Western Railway

    Trains between Portsmouth Harbour and Westbury / Bristol Temple Meads / Cardiff Central will start / terminate at Fareham.

    Replacement bus services will run between Portsmouth Harbour, Portsmouth & Southsea, Fratton, Cosham and Fareham.

    Replacement bus services will only call at Cosham until 20:00.

    South Western Railway

    Buses will operate between:

    • Portsmouth Harbour and Havant.
    • Portsmouth Harbour and Fareham.

    Southern

    Buses will replace trains between Portsmouth Harbour and Havant.

    Trains that usually run between Brighton and Portsmouth Harbour will run between Brighton and Havant only.

    Trains between Brighton and Southampton Central will call additionally at Portchester.

    Check before you travel:

    You can use 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 this page.

    You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

    Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

  • XC – CrossCountry between Penzance / Birmingham New Street and Edinburgh / AberdeenLNER between London Kings Cross and Edinburgh / Glasgow Central / Aberdeen / InvernessLumo between London Kings Cross and EdinburghNorthern between Newcastle and Morpeth / ChathillTransPennine Express between Liverpool Lime Street and Edinburgh

    Buses replace trains between Newcastle and Edinburgh on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 September

    Last updated: 08:23 15/08/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Newcastle and Edinburgh, closing most lines.

    CrossCountry:

    Buses replace trains between Newcastle and Edinburgh.

    LNER:

    Trains will operate a reduced service to and from Scotland via a diversionary route between Newcastle and Edinburgh with journey times extended up to two hours.

    Other services between London and the North will start / terminate at Newcastle.

    A rail replacement coach service will be provided between Newcastle, Morpeth, Alnmouth, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Dunbar and Edinburgh.

    Lumo:

    Trains will operate between London Kings Cross and Newcastle only.

    On Saturday, the 20:56 London Kings Cross to Edinburgh is cancelled throughout.

    Northern:

    Buses will replace trains between Newcastle and Morpeth / Chathill.

    TransPennine Express:

    Buses will replace trains between Newcastle and Edinburgh.

    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 this page.

    You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

    Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

  • AW – Transport for Wales between Milford Haven / Carmarthen / Swansea / Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury / Crewe / Holyhead / Manchester Piccadilly

    Buses replace trains between Newport and Shrewsbury on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 September

    Last updated: 07:57 09/08/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Newport and Shrewsbury, closing all lines.

    As a result, buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central / Newport and Shrewsbury.

    Train services from Swansea to Shrewsbury via Sugar Loaf will stop for customers to disembark only at Craven Arms and Church Stretton.

    Train services in the opposite direction from Shrewsbury to Swansea via Sugar Loaf will stop to pick customers up only at Church Stretton and Craven Arms.

    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 this page.

    You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

    Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

  • GWR – 00:02 London Paddington to Reading00:19 Reading to London Paddington00:45 London Paddington to Reading

    No early morning Great Western Railway services at Burnham and Taplow on Saturday 14 September

    Last updated: 09:06 03/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place overnight between West Drayton and Maidenhead, closing some lines.

    The following services will not call at Burnham and Taplow:

    • 00:02 London Paddington to Reading
    • 00:19 Reading to London Paddington
    • 00:45 London Paddington to Reading

    Replacement bus services will run between Burnham / Taplow and Slough, where you can connect to train services.

    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 this page.

    You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

    Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

  • GWR – Between London Paddington and Didcot Parkway / Oxford

    Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Didcot Parkway and Oxford on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 September

    Last updated: 09:06 03/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Didcot Parkway and Tackley, closing some lines.

    Saturday

    • The 22:04 Banbury to Didcot Parkway service will terminate at Oxford. A replacement bus service will run between Oxford and Didcot Parkway, departing at 22:45.
    • The 22:45 Didcot Parkway to Oxford service will not run. A replacement bus service will run between Didcot Parkway and Oxford calling at all stations.
    • The 22:50 London Paddington to Oxford service will terminate at Didcot Parkway. A replacement bus service will run between Didcot Parkway and Oxford.
    • The 23:00 Oxford to London Paddington service will start at Didcot Parkway, departing later than usual. A replacement bus service will run between Oxford and Didcot Parkway, departing at 23:05.
    • The 23:20 Didcot Parkway to Oxford service will not run. You should travel by earlier or later services to complete your journey.
    • The 23:33 London Paddington to Oxford service will terminate at Didcot Parkway. A replacement bus service will run between Didcot Parkway and Oxford.

    Sunday

    • The 07:54 Oxford to London Paddington will start at Didcot Parkway. If travelling from Oxford, you should use later services.

    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 this page.

    You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

    Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

  • GWR – Between London Paddington and Didcot Parkway

    Buses replace trains to / from Pangbourne from 08:30 until 22:30 on Sunday 15 September

    Last updated: 07:28 13/08/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Tilehurst and Didcot Parkway, closing some lines.

    From 08:30 until 22:30 no services will call at Pangbourne.

    The following services are not affected and will call at Pangbourne normally:

    • 07:38 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway
    • 08:18 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington
    • 21:38 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway (will start at Reading)
    • 22:04 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington
    • 22:33 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway
    • 23:31 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway
    • 23:53 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington

    If you are travelling to / from Pangbourne, you should use the replacement bus service between Pangbourne and Tilehurst.

    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 this page.

    You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

    Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

  • GWR – Various Great Western Railway services to / from London Paddington

    Reduced service to / from London Paddington on Sunday 15 September

    Last updated: 10:24 09/08/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Southall and Slough, closing some lines.

    As a result, a reduced service will run to / from London Paddington throughout the day:

    • Some services between London Paddington and Swindon will run to an amended timetable, calling additionally at Slough, Maidenhead, and Twyford.
    • Some services between London Paddington and Oxford will not run.
    • Some services between London Paddington and Worcester / Great Malvern will not call at Radley.

    Check before you travel:

    You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

  • GWR – Betwen Reading and Gatwick Airport

    Amended service between Reading and Gatwick Airport on Sunday 15 September

    Last updated: 10:33 01/08/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Wokingham and Guildford, closing all lines.

    As a result, trains between Reading and Gatwick Airport will be reduced to an hourly service and will run between Guildford and Gatwick Airport only.

    Replacement bus services will run between Reading and Guildford every two hours as follows:

    • One bus calling at Wokingham*, Blackwater and North Camp
    • One bus running non-stop (approximate journey time 60 minutes)
    • One bus calling at all stations*

    * Most buses stopping at Wokingham in the direction towards Guildford will only pick up passengers. Most buses stopping at Wokingham in the direction towards Reading will allow passengers to disembark only.

    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 this page.

    You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

    Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.