Rail Disruptions

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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: 09:06 03/07/2024

    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, GWR – Chiltern Railways between Birmingham Moor Street and London MaryleboneCrossCountry between Manchester Piccadilly and Bournemouth and between Newcastle and ReadingGreat Western Railway between Banbury and Oxford / London Paddington

    Buses replace trains between Leamington Spa and Bicester Village / Didcot Parkway from Saturday 27 to Wednesday 31 July

    Last updated: 05:19 15/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Leamington Spa and Bicester North, closing all lines.

    Chiltern Railways:

    Buses will replace trains between Leamington Spa and Bicester Village (connecting out of Oxford services).

    CrossCountry:

    Buses will replace trains between Leamington Spa and Didcot Parkway.

    Great Western Railway:

    Saturday and Sunday:

    Buses will replace trains between:

    • Didcot Parkway and Oxford (fast).
    • Didcot Parkway and Oxford and Radley, also Appleford and Culham every two hours.
    • Oxford and Banbury via Tackley, Heyford and Kings Sutton.

    Monday to Wednesday:

    Buses will replace trains between Oxford and Banbury via Tackley, Heyford and Kings Sutton.

    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.

  • XC – Between Leicester and Birmingham New Street

    Buses replace trains Leicester and Nuneaton on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 July

    Last updated: 08:43 02/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Leicester and Nuneaton, closing all lines.

    Buses replace trains between Leicester and Nuneaton.

    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 London Paddington and Reading / Didcot Parkway

    Amended late night / early morning service at Burnham / Taplow on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 July

    Last updated: 09:09 24/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place in various locations between Ealing Broadway and Maidenhead overnight Saturday until Sunday morning and from approximately 23:55 on Sunday evening.

    Saturday:

    The 23:45 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington will not call at Taplow and Burnham. Customers requiring Taplow / Burnham can travel to Slough where replacement buses will run from Slough to Burnham (journey time of 10 minutes) and Slough to Taplow (journey time of 20 minutes).

    The following alterations will apply on Sunday:

    The 00:34 London Paddington to Reading will not call at Burnham and Taplow. Customers requiring Taplow / Burnham can travel to Slough where replacement buses will run from Slough to Burnham (journey time of 10 minutes) and Slough to Taplow (journey time of 20 minutes).

    The following trains will not call at Burnham:

    • 06:20 Reading to London Paddington
    • 06:38 London Paddington to Reading
    • 23:53 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington

    Customers requiring Burnham can travel to Slough where replacement buses will run from Slough to Burnham (journey time of 10 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 – Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Swansea / Carmarthen andbetween Taunton / Portsmouth Harbour and Cardiff Central

    Buses replace trains between Bristol Parkway and Severn Tunnel Junction / Newport on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 July

    Last updated: 09:06 03/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Filton Abbey Wood / Bristol Parkway and Severn Tunnel Junction, closing all lines.

    Buses will replace trains between:

    • Bristol Parkway and Severn Tunnel Junction.
    • Bristol Parkway and Newport.

    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 London Paddington and Penzance

    Disruption between Reading and Bedwyn / Pewsey

    Last updated: 07:15 27/07/2024

    Disruption caused by a road vehicle colliding with a bridge at Hungerford has now ended.

  • GWR – Great Western Railway between Bristol Temple Meads and Portsmouth Harbour South Western Railway between London Waterloo / Eastleigh and Portsmouth Harbour

    Buses replace trains between Eastleigh and Fareham on Sunday 28 July

    Last updated: 09:06 03/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Eastleigh and Fareham, closing all lines.

    Great Western Railway:

    The 19:34 Bristol Temple Meads to Portsmouth Harbour will divert between Southampton Central and Fareham (via Netley – NOT calling). It will not call at Southampton Airport Parkway, Eastleigh, Hedge End and Botley. If you are travelling to these stations, you should travel by alternative services.

    South Western Railway:

    Buses replace trains between Eastleigh and Fareham.

    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 routes via Carmarthen

    Buses replace trains to / from Carmarthen before 09:00 on Sunday 28 July

    Last updated: 06:46 02/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place in the morning between Llanelli and Carmarthen, closing some lines.

    Buses will replace trains before 09:00 to / from Carmarthen.

    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 – Great Western Railway between Bristol Temple Meads and Portsmouth Harbour

    Amended 05:01 Bristol Temple Meads to Portsmouth Harbour service on Monday 29 July

    Last updated: 09:06 03/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Severn Tunnel Junction and Filton Abbey Wood, closing various lines.

    As a result, the 05:01 Bristol Temple Meads to Portsmouth Harbour service will run as two separate services:

    • The 05:01 Bristol Temple Meads to Westbury service.
    • The 05:48 Westbury to Portsmouth Harbour service.

    For through journeys, you should change at Westbury.

    Check before you travel:

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

  • GWR – Great Western Railway between Cardiff Central and Bristol Temple Meads

    Amended 23:30 Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads service on Monday 29 and Tuesday 30 July

    Last updated: 09:06 03/07/2024

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

    As a result, the 23:30 Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads service will arrive / depart Patchway and beyond a few minutes later than usual.

    Check before you travel:

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

  • GWR – Great Western Railway between London Paddington / Reading and Oxford

    Buses replace late night / early morning trains to / from Pangbourne from Monday 29 July to Friday 2 August

    Last updated: 09:06 03/07/2024

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

    The following trains will not call at Pangbourne:

    Monday to Wednesday:

    The 22:36 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway service.

    The 23:24 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington service.

    The 23:34 (starting 23:36) London Paddington to Didcot Parkway service.

    For these trains, replacement buses will run between Tilehurst and Pangbourne.

    Tuesday to Thursday:

    The 03:55 Oxford to Reading service. You should instead use later train services.

    Friday:

    The 23:34 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway service. Replacement buses will run between Tilehurst and Pangbourne.

    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 – Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Swansea

    Amended evening / morning Great Western Railway services to / from Swansea from Monday 29 July to Friday 2 August

    Last updated: 09:06 03/07/2024

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

    Monday to Thursday:

    The following trains will be diverted between Cardiff Central and Bridgend, extending journey times:

    • The 20:48 London Paddington to Swansea service.
    • The 21:48 London Paddington to Swansea service.
    • The 22:49 London Paddington to Swansea service.

    Tuesday to Friday:

    The 03:46 Swansea to London Paddington service will start at 03:38, calling at stations to Cardiff Central earlier than usual.

    Check before you travel:

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

  • GWR – Great Western Railway between Swindon and Cheltenham Spa

    Amended 23:42 Swindon to Cheltenham Spa service from Monday 29 July to Thursday 1 August

    Last updated: 10:39 24/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Swindon and Cheltenham Spa, closing various lines.

    The 23:42 Swindon to Cheltenham Spa will divert between Swindon and Gloucester, not calling at Kemble, Stroud or Stonehouse. It will call additionally at Bristol Parkway where it will change direction of travel.

    A replacement bus will run at 23:42 from Swindon to Kemble, Stroud and Stonehouse Town Hall. This bus continues to Gloucester (for passengers to disembark only) and Cheltenham Spa.

    Customers from Swindon to Gloucester and Cheltenham Spa should use the 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 – Great Western Railway between Bristol Temple Meads and Westbury / Frome / Portsmouth Harbour

    Buses replace late night trains between Bath Spa / Bristol Temple Meads and Westbury from Monday 29 July to Thursday 1 August

    Last updated: 09:06 03/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Bristol Temple Meads and Freshford, closing various lines.

    As a result:

    The 21:23 Portsmouth Harbour to Bristol Temple Meads service will terminate at Westbury, with a replacement bus between Westbury and Bristol Temple Meads.

    The 23:06 Bristol Temple Meads to Frome service will terminate at Bath Spa. A replacement bus will run from Bath Spa to Westbury.

    The 23:45 Bristol Temple Meads to Frome service will not run. A bus with limited stops will run from Bristol Temple Meads to Westbury, and a minibus will run from Bristol Temple Meads to Frome, calling at all stations.

    Replacement bus stop info:

    At Freshford, replacement buses will call at the Old Bakery instead of the station, and at Westwood Village instead 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 – Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Bristol Temple Meads

    Buses replace late night trains between Swindon and Chippenham / Bath Spa from Monday 29 July to Thursday 1 August

    Last updated: 09:06 03/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Swindon and Bristol Temple Meads, closing various lines.

    The 22:28 and 23:32 London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads services will be diverted after Swindon, and will not call at Chippenham or Bath Spa.

    Replacement buses will run between Swindon and Bristol Temple Meads via Chippenham and Bath Spa.

    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 – Great Western Railway between Exmouth / Exeter St Davids and Barnstaple

    Buses replace late night trains between Exeter St Davids / Crediton and Barnstaple from Monday 29 July to Thursday 1 August

    Last updated: 09:06 03/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Exeter St Davids and Barnstaple, closing various lines.

    The 20:54 Exmouth to Barnstaple will terminate at Crediton. Road transport will run at 21:50 from Crediton to Copplestone, Morchard Road, Lapford, Eggesford, Kings Nympton, Umberleigh and Barnstaple, arriving at 23:13. Also a minibus will run at 21:48 from Crediton to Yeoford, arriving at 22:02.

    The 22:41 Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids will not run and will be replaced by road transport at 22:41 from Barnstaple to Umberleigh, Eggesford, Morchard Road, Copplestone, Crediton, Newton St Cyres and Exeter St Davids, arriving at 00:19 (Tue-Thu).

    Also connecting with this bus at Crediton:

    • Minibus at 23:35 from Yeoford to Crediton arrive 23:49.
    • Minibus at 23:59 from Crediton to Yeoford arrive 00:13 (Tue-Thu).

    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 Cardiff Central and Carmarthen

    Amended 23:15 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen service from Monday 29 July to Thursday 1 August

    Last updated: 06:46 02/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Llanharan, closing some lines each night from Monday to Thursday.

    The 23:15 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen service will be amended to start at Port Talbot Parkway, a replacement bus will run between Cardiff Central and Port Talbot Parkway to connect with the 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.

  • XC, AW – CrossCountry between Cardiff Central and Birmingham New Street / Nottingham, and between Bristol Temple Meads and Cardiff CentralTransport for Wales between Maesteg / Cardiff Central and Cheltenham Spa

    Buses replace trains between Severn Tunnel Junction and Gloucester from Monday 29 July to Friday 9 August

    Last updated: 03:23 27/07/2024

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

    CrossCountry:

    Buses will replace trains between Severn Tunnel Junction and Gloucester (buses supplied by Transport for Wales).

    The 05:20 Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central (Mon-Fri) will be replaced by a bus between Bristol Temple Meads and Newport.

    Transport for Wales:

    Monday to Wednesday:

    Buses will replace trains between Newport and Gloucester.

    Thursday and Friday:

    Before 06:30 on Thursday, buses will replace trains between Newport and Gloucester.

    After 06:30 on Thursday and all day on Friday, buses will replace trains between Severn Tunnel Junction and 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, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

  • GWR – Great Western Railway between Bedwyn and London Paddington

    Amended 05:32 Bedwyn to London Paddington service from Tuesday 30 July to Friday 2 August

    Last updated: 09:06 03/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Bristol Temple Meads and Westbury, closing various lines.

    As a result, the 05:32 Bedwyn to London Paddington service will not run. You should travel by later train services instead.

    Check before you travel:

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

  • GWR – Great Western Railway services to / from Burnham / Taplow

    Buses replace early morning trains to / from Burnham / Taplow from Tuesday 30 July to Friday 2 August

    Last updated: 09:06 03/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Hayes & Harlington and Slough / Reading, closing various lines.

    As a result, the following trains will not call at Burnham or Taplow:

    • The 00:02 London Paddington to Reading service.
    • The 00:19 Reading to London Paddington service.
    • The 00:45 London Paddington to Reading service.

    Replacement buses will run between Slough and Burnham / Taplow.

    Additionally, the 00:18 Henley-on-Thames to Reading service will terminate at Twyford. You can use other trains between Twyford 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, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

  • AW – Between Crewe and Chester

    Amended 00:15 Crewe to Chester service from Wednesday 31 July to Friday 2 August

    Last updated: 06:46 02/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Crewe and Chester, closing lines overnight from Wednesday to Friday.

    The 00:15 Crewe to Chester service 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, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

  • XC – Between Stansted Airport / Leicester and Birmingham New Street

    Buses replace trains between Leicester and Nuneaton on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 August

    Last updated: 08:43 02/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Leicester and Nuneaton, closing all lines.

    No trains will run on this route.

    Replacement buses will run between Leicester and Nuneaton, calling at South Wigston, Narborough, and Hinckley.

    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 – The 16:44 Penzance to Cardiff CentralThe 19:23 Portsmouth Harbour to Cardiff Central

    Amended late night / early morning service between Penzance / Portsmouth Harbour and Cardiff Central on Saturday 3 August

    Last updated: 09:06 03/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place in the Plymouth / Newport (South Wales) areas, 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).

    You should use rail connections between Newport (South Wales) and Cardiff Central.

    Check before you travel:

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

  • GWR – 19:34 Bristol Temple Meads to Portsmouth Harbour21:33 Portsmouth Harbour to Westbury

    Amended service between Portsmouth Harbour and Westbury / Bristol Temple Meads on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 August

    Last updated: 09:06 03/07/2024

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

    The following services are affected:

    Saturday

    • The 21:33 Portsmouth Harbour to Westbury service will divert between Fareham and Southampton Central via Netley. This service will not call at Eastleigh and Southampton Parkway, arriving earlier than usual at Southampton Central.

    If travelling to / from Eastleigh, and Southampton Parkway, you can travel by alternative services.

    Sunday

    • The 19:34 Bristol Temple Meads to Portsmouth Harbour will divert between Southampton Central and Fareham via Netley. This service will not call at Southampton Parkway, Eastleigh, Hedge End, and Botley.

    If travelling to / from Botley, Hedge End, Eastleigh, and Southampton Parkway, you can travel by alternative services.

    Check before you travel:

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

  • AW – Avanti West Coast between Holyhead and Crewe / London Euston, and also between Wrexham General / Chester and London EustonTransport for Wales between Holyhead / Chester and Crewe

    Buses replace trains between Chester and Crewe on Sunday 4 August

    Last updated: 08:01 02/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Chester and Crewe closing various lines throughout the day.

    Avanti West Coast

    All day, Avanti West Coast trains will not run between Crewe and Chester, with the exception of the 17:53 Holyhead to Crewe and the 20:43 Crewe to Holyhead services, which will run as normal.

    A limited Avanti West Coast replacement bus service will run between Crewe and Chester.

    You also can use Transport for Wales bus / train services between Crewe and Chester.

    Transport for Wales

    Buses will replace trains between Chester and Crewe until approximately 17:15.

    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.

  • XC – Trains to / from / via Stafford / Crewe / Stoke-on-Trent

    Amended services in the Stafford / Stoke-on-Trent area on Sunday 4 August

    Last updated: 08:43 02/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Stafford and Stoke-on-Trent / Crewe, closing some lines.

    Avanti West Coast

    A revised timetable will operate all day:

    • Two trains per hour between Manchester Piccadilly and London Euston (via Stoke-on-Trent).
    • One train per hour between Liverpool Lime Street and London Euston (via Stoke-on-Trent).
    • One train per hour between Glasgow Central and London Euston (via Stoke-on-Trent).
    • One train every other hour between Wolverhampton and London Euston.
    • One train every other hour between Birmingham New Street and London Euston.
    • One train every other hour between Preston and Edinburgh.

    CrossCountry

    • Train services between Stafford and Stoke-on-Trent will not run. A bus replacement service will run between Stafford and Stoke-on-Trent.

    London Northwestern Railway

    • Train services between Birmingham New Street and Liverpool Lime Street will run between Birmingham New Street and Stafford, and between Crewe and Liverpool Lime Street only.
    • Train services between London Euston / Northampton and Crewe will run between London Euston / Northampton and Stafford only.
    • Train services between Stafford and Crewe (via Stoke-on-Trent) will not run. A bus replacement service will run between Stafford and Crewe, and between Stafford and Crewe (via 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, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

  • GWR – The 07:55 Swansea to London Paddington

    Amended 07:55 Swansea to London Paddington service on Sunday 4 August

    Last updated: 09:06 03/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Bridgend and Port Talbot Parkway, closing some lines.

    As a result, the 07:55 Swansea to London Paddington service will start at Cardiff Central.

    A replacement bus service will run between Swansea and Bridgend departing at 07:12, calling at Neath, and Port Talbot Parkway.

    A fast bus replacement will run between Swansea and Cardiff Central departing at 07:49.

    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 – 22:32 Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury

    Amended 22:32 Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury service from Monday 5 to Thursday 8 August

    Last updated: 06:46 02/07/2024

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

    As a result, the 22:32 Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury service will be revised to start from Crewe.

    A rail replacement bus will run from Manchester Piccadilly to Crewe at 21:28 to connect with this train service. The bus will call at Stockport and Wilmslow.

    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 – 21:57 Newbury to Bedwyn22:25 Bedwyn to Newbury22:30 London Paddington to Bedwyn22:47 Newbury to Bedwyn23:17 Bedwyn to Reading

    Amended evening services in the Bedwyn area from Tuesday 6 to Thursday 8 August

    Last updated: 09:06 03/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Newbury and Bedwyn, closing some lines.

    The following services are affected:

    • The 21:57 Newbury to Bedwyn service will not run. A bus replacement will run between Newbury and Bedwyn.
    • The 22:25 Bedwyn to Newbury service will not run. A bus replacement will run between Bedwyn and Newbury, departing earlier than usual.
    • The 22:30 London Paddington to Bedwyn service will terminate at Newbury. A bus replacement will run between Newbury and Bedwyn.
    • The 22:47 Newbury to Bedwyn service will not run. A bus replacement will run between Newbury and Bedwyn.
    • The 23:17 Bedwyn to Reading service will start at Newbury. Bus replacements will run from Bedwyn to Newbury, calling at Hungerford and Kintbury, departing earlier than usual.

    A replacement bus service will run between Bedwyn and Reading, calling at Hungerford, Kintbury, and stopping only at Newbury and Thatcham, departing at 23:38.

    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.

  • XC – Avanti West Coast services between London Euston and Manchester Piccadilly via Stoke-on-TrentCrossCountry between Bournemouth and Manchester PiccadillyEast Midlands Railway between Newark Castle / Derby and CreweLondon Northwestern Railway between Stafford and CreweNorthern between Stoke-on-Trent and Manchester Piccadilly

    Amended service between Stoke-on-Trent and Macclesfield / Derby on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 August

    Last updated: 08:50 02/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Rugeley Trent Valley and Congleton / Macclesfield, closing all lines.

    Avanti West Coast:

    The engineering work will block the Avanti West Coast route between London Euston and Manchester Piccadilly via Stoke-on-Trent in both directions.

    As a result, an amended service of two trains per hour will operate between London Euston and Manchester Piccadilly as follows:

    • One train per hour calling at Stafford, Crewe, Wilmslow and Stockport
    • One train per hour calling at Milton Keynes Central, Rugby, Stafford and Stockport.

    To provide connections to / from Stoke-on-Trent and Macclesfield, buses will run between Stafford and Stoke-on-Trent, and between Wilmslow and Macclesfield.

    Services between London Euston and Liverpool Lime Street will be stopping additionally at Nuneaton.

    CrossCountry:

    Train services will not call at Stoke-on-Trent or Macclesfield.

    Rail replacement buses will run between:

    • Stafford - Stoke-on-Trent and Macclesfield
    • Stoke-on-Trent, Macclesfield and Wilmslow

    Journey times to / from Manchester are unaffected.

    East Midlands Railway:

    Saturday:

    Trains will run between Newark Castle and Derby only.

    Replacement buses will run between Derby and Crewe.

    Sunday:

    Trains will run between Derby and Blythe Bridge only.

    Replacement buses will run between Uttoxeter and Crewe.

    London Northwestern Railway:

    Train services between Stafford and Crewe via Stoke-on-Trent will not run.

    A replacement bus service will run between Stafford and Crewe, calling at Stone, Stoke-on-Trent, Longport, Kidsgrove, and Alsager.

    Northern:

    Saturday:

    Manchester Piccadilly – Macclesfield / Stoke-on-Trent: Additional services will be provided between Stockport and Macclesfield.

    Manchester Piccadilly – Crewe via Stockport: Trains will terminate at Wilmslow.

    Crewe – Manchester Piccadilly via Stockport: Trains will start from Wilmslow.

    Alternative services are available between Wilmslow and Crewe.

    Sunday:

    Manchester Piccadilly – Stoke-on-Trent: Trains will not run.

    Buses will be provided 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, on occasion, 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

    Buses replace trains between Birmingham New Street and Water Orton / Coleshill Parkway on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 August

    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 beween 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.

  • GWR – 23:45 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington00:34 London Paddington to Reading06:20 Reading to London Paddington06:38 London Paddington to Reading23:53 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington

    Amended service at Burnham and Taplow on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 August

    Last updated: 09:06 03/07/2024

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

    The following trains will not call at Burnham or Taplow:

    Saturday:

    • The 23:45 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington.

    Sunday:

    • The 00:34 London Paddington to Reading service.

    Replacement buses will run between Slough and Burnham / Taplow.

    After this time, Taplow station is closed, and no trains / buses will run to / from the station.

    The following trains will not call at Burnham:

    • The 06:20 (departing 06:36) Reading to London Paddington service.
    • The 06:38 London Paddington (starting Ealing Broadway) to Reading service.
    • The 23:53 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington service.

    Replacement buses will run between Slough and Burnham.

    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.