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: 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: 03:54 05/09/2024

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

    CrossCountry's temporary timetables are available to download up to and including Friday 4 October.

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

    Check before you travel: Alternatively, you can check your journey up to and including Friday 4 October 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.

  • 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 – 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 services to / from Bidston

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

    Last updated: 07:08 06/09/2024

    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.

  • 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:

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

  • 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: 08:21 10/09/2024

    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:

    Please note, the rail replacement location at Edinburgh for CrossCountry, LNER and TransPennine Express customers will be St Andrew Square.

    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.

  • GWR, AW – All routes via Carmarthen

    Buses replace trains between Carmarthen and Swansea from Monday 16 to Friday 20 September

    Last updated: 05:30 20/08/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Llanelli and Swansea, closing all lines.

    Great Western Railway:

    Trains between Carmarthen and London Paddington will start from / terminate at Swansea. Replacement buses will operate between Carmarthen and Swansea - these are provided by Transport for Wales.

    Transport for Wales:

    Buses will replace trains between Carmarthen and Swansea.

    A limited number of trains will be diverted and will run non-stop between Llanelli and Port Talbot 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 replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

  • AW – Between Birmingham International and Aberystwyth

    Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth from Monday 16 to Friday 20 September

    Last updated: 07:52 13/08/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Dovey Junction and Aberystwyth, closing some lines.

    Between 23:05 and 04:35 each night, 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 – Transport for Wales between Chester and Shrewsbury / Manchester Airport, and between Manchester Piccadilly and Birmingham International

    Buses replace late night trains between Chester and Shrewsbury from Monday 16 to Friday 20 September

    Last updated: 08:23 13/08/2024

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

    Between 22:20 and 05:20 each night, buses replace late night trains between Chester and Shrewsbury.

    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 – 22:41 Cardiff Central to Bridgend

    Amended 22:41 Cardiff Central to Bridgend service from Monday 16 to Thursday 19 September

    Last updated: 12:31 11/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Barry and Bridgend, closing some lines each night.

    The 22:41 Cardiff Central to Bridgend service will terminate at Barry. A replacement bus service will run from Barry to Bridgend, calling at all stations.

    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 services to / from / via Newbury / Bedwyn

    Buses replace trains between Newbury and Bedwyn from 22:15 on Monday 16 until 06:00 on Friday 20 September

    Last updated: 12:08 09/08/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Newbury and Bedwyn, closing all lines throughout the day from Monday evening until Friday morning.

    Monday:

    The 21:57 and 22:47 Newbury to Bedwyn services will not run, and will be replaced by road transport, calling at all stations.

    The 22:30 London Paddington to Bedwyn service will terminate at Newbury. Road transport will run from Newbury, calling at all stations to Bedwyn.

    The 22:25 Bedwyn to Newbury service will not run, and will be replaced by earlier road transport, calling at all stations.

    The 23:17 Bedwyn to Reading service will start from Newbury. Earlier road transport will run from Bedwyn via Hungerford and Kintbury to Newbury, connecting with the train. There will also be road transport at 23:38 from Bedwyn to Reading, calling Hungerford and Kintbury, then setting down only at Newbury, Thatcham and Reading.

    Tuesday to Thursday:

    • The 08:30, 10:30, and 12:30 London Paddington to Weston-super-Mare services will not call at Nailsea & Backwell, Yatton, Worle and Weston-super-Mare, and will continue on to Plymouth.
    • The 11:23 and 13:26 Weston-super-Mare to London Paddington services will start from Bristol Temple Meads.

    Local services:

    Trains will run to an amended timetable and slightly reduced frequency between London Paddington / Reading and Newbury only.

    Replacement buses will run between:

    • Newbury and Bedwyn, calling at all stations.
    • Chippenham and Westbury.

    At Trowbridge, buses to Westbury will stop for customers to disembark only and buses from Westbury will stop to pick up customers only.

    Long distance services:

    Trains between London Paddington and Plymouth / Penzance that usually run via Newbury will be diverted to run on alternative routes, and will run to a reduced frequency. These trains will not call at Newbury, Hungerford or Pewsey, and some of these trains will additionally call at Swindon.

    Friday:

    The 05:32 Bedwyn to London Paddington service will not run. You should travel on later 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 Portsmouth Harbour / Fratton and Bristol Temple Meads / Cardiff Central

    Amended early morning trains in the Cosham / Portsmouth Harbour area on Monday 16 September

    Last updated: 01:18 09/08/2024

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

    The 04:50 Fratton to Bristol Temple Meads service will start from Southampton Central. For Fratton, Cosham, Portchester and Fareham, you should travel by later services.

    The 06:01 Portsmouth Harbour to Cardiff Central service will start from Fareham. Earlier rail connections are available between Portsmouth Harbour and Fareham.

    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 16 to Thursday 19 September

    Last updated: 12:54 09/08/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Stonehouse and Gloucester, closing all lines on Monday to Thursday evenings.

    The 23:42 Swindon to Cheltenham Spa service will divert between Swindon and Gloucester (via Bristol Parkway and Severn Tunnel Junction – not calling at either). It will not call at Kemble, Stroud and Stonehouse. It will terminate at Gloucester.

    Road transport will operate at 23:42 from Swindon to Kemble, Stroud, Stonehouse Town Hall, Gloucester(set down only) and Cheltenham Spa. Customers travelling from Swindon to Gloucester should use the train where possible. Customers travelling from Gloucester to Cheltenham Spa should travel by 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 Reading and Gatwick Airport

    Amended 23:33 Reading to Gatwick Airport service on Friday 20 September

    Last updated: 09:06 03/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Guildford and Reigate, closing various lines on Friday evening.

    The 23:33 Reading to Gatwick Airport service will terminate at Guildford. A replacement bus will run from Guildford to 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.

  • GWR – Between London Paddington and Reading / Didcot Parkway

    Buses replace trains to / from Burnham and Taplow on Saturday 21 evening and Sunday 22 September.

    Last updated: 09:06 03/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Hayes & Harlington and Maidenhead, closing some lines.

    Saturday

    Train services between London Paddington and Didcot Parkway will run a reduced service.

    In addition, the 23:45 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington service will not call at Taplow and Burnham. You should make use of a replacement bus service running between Taplow / Burnham and Slough to complete your journey.

    Sunday

    • The 00:34 London Paddington to Reading service will not call at Burnham and Taplow.

    You should make use of a replacement bus service running between Taplow / Burnham and Slough to complete your journey.

    The following services will not call at Burnham:

    • The 06:20 Reading to London Paddington service.
    • The 06:38 London Paddington to Reading service.
    • The 07:42 Reading to London Paddington service.
    • The 23:31 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway service.
    • The 23:53 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington service.

    You should make use of a replacement bus service running between Burnham and Slough to complete your journey.

    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 AirportEast Midlands Railway between Liverpool Lime Street and NorwichGreat Northern between London Kings Cross and Ely / Kings Lynn

    Buses replace trains between Peterborough / Ely and Cambridge on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 September

    Last updated: 08:40 16/08/2024

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

    CrossCountry:

    A replacement bus service will operate between Peterborough, March, Ely and Cambridge.

    East Midlands Railway:

    An amended timetable will be in place on the Liverpool Lime Street to Norwich route. A train service will operate between Liverpool Lime Street and Peterborough and between Ely and Norwich.

    A connecting rail replacement bus service will operate direct between Peterborough and Norwich. If you are travelling to stations between Peterborough and Ely, you should use CrossCountry replacement buses.

    Greater Anglia:

    If you are travelling with Greater Anglia, information on how they are affected can be found here.

    Great Northern

    Buses will replace trains between Cambridge and Ely.

    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 Great Malvern / HerefordWest Midlands Railway between Birmingham New Street and Great Malvern / Hereford

    Buses replace trains between Worcester Shrub Hill and Great Malvern / Hereford on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 September

    Last updated: 09:06 03/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Worcester Foregate Street and Great Malvern, closing some lines.

    Great Western Railway:

    As a result, train services between London Paddington and Great Malvern / Hereford via Oxford will terminate/ start at Worcester Shrub Hill, with some services starting / terminating at Worcester Foregate Street.

    Replacement bus services will run between Worecester Shrub Hill / Worcester Foregate Street and Great Malvern, with some services running additionally to / from Hereford, calling at Colwall and Ledbury.

    West Midlands Railway:

    All weekend - Rail replacement buses will operate between Worcester Shrub Hill / Worcester Foregate Street and Great Malvern / Hereford.

    On Saturday, the 06:44 Leamington Spa to Worcester Shrub Hill and 08:47 Worcester Shrub Hill to Stratford-upon-Avon services will terminate at / start from Worcester Foregate Street (instead of Worcester Shrub Hill).

    On Sunday, the 17:00 Birmingham New Street to Worcester Foregate Street service will terminate at Worcester Shrub Hill (instead of Worcester Foregate Street). The 22:00 Birmingham New Street to Great Malvern service will run between Birmingham New Street and Worcester Foregate Street 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.

  • 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 / ChathillScotRail between Edinburgh and North Berwick / Dunbar / TweedbankTransPennine Express between Liverpool Lime Street and Edinburgh

    Buses replace trains between Newcastle and Edinburgh on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 September

    Last updated: 08:24 10/09/2024

    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 Kings Cross and the Scotland will start / terminate at Newcastle.

    A rail replacement coach service will be provided between Newcastle, Morpeth, Alnmouth, Berwick, 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.

    ScotRail:

    Buses replace trains between Edinburgh and North Berwick / Tweedbank, Please see here for further detail.

    TransPennine Express:

    Buses 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:

    Please note, the rail replacement location at Edinburgh for CrossCountry, LNER and TransPennine Express customers will be St Andrew Square, and for ScotRail customers, this will be Waterloo Place.

    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

    Reduced weekend service between Reading and Gatwick Airport on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 September

    Last updated: 09:06 03/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Guildford and Reigate, closing some lines.

    As a result, trains between Reading and Gatwick Airport will run a reduced service.

    Replacement bus services will run between Guildford / Northcamp and Redhill / Gatwick Airport.

    Additionally, the following services will not run:

    Saturday

    • 05:08 Redhill to Gatwick Airport
    • 06:24 Reading to Gatwick Airport
    • 20:29 Gatwick Airport to Reading

    Sunday

    • 08:18 Reading to Gatwick Airport
    • 19:55 Gatwick Airport 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 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 HarbourSouth Western Railway between London Waterloo / Basingstoke and Andover / Salisbury / Exeter St Davids

    Buses replace trains between Salisbury and Andover / Romsey / Southampton Central on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 September

    Last updated: 11:32 15/08/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Salisbury and Redbridge, closing some lines.

    Great Western Railway:

    Saturday

    Train services between Cardiff Central and Portsmouth Harbour will terminate / start at Salisbury.

    Replacement bus services will run between Salisbury and Southampton Central, with train services running between Southampton Central and Portsmouth Harbour.

    Additionally, the following services are affected:

    • The 07:05 Westbury to Southampton Central will not run.
    • The 08:30 Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meads will start at Salisbury.
    • The 23:12 Bristol Temple Meads to Frome service will terminate at Westbury. A replacement bus service will run between Westbury and Frome.

    Sunday

    Train services between Cardiff Central / Bristol Temple Meads and Portsmouth Harbour / Salisbury will terminate / start at Warminster.

    Replacement bus services will run between Warminster / Salisbury and Southampton Central, with train services running between Southampton Central and Portsmouth Harbour.

    Additionally, the following services are affected:

    • The 08:10 Warminster to Swindon service will not run. A replacement bus service will run between Warminster and Chippenham, departing earlier than usual at 07:28.
    • The 08:39 Westbury to Bristol Temple Meads service will depart later than usual at 09:08.
    • The 09:00 Westbury to Weymouth service will depart later than usual at 09:03, and terminate at Dorchester West.
    • The 09:12 Swindon to Westbury service will not run. This service will be replaced by a bus service running between Chippenham and Westbury. You should make use of the earlier Swindon to Chippenham train service to complete your journey.
    • 17:40 Cardiff Central to Portsmouth Harbour service will terminate at Westbury
    • The 17:44 Swindon to Salisbury service will terminate at Westbury
    • The 19:09 Portsmouth Harbour to Cardiff Central service will start at Warminster, and call additionally at Dilton Marsh, at request.
    • The 19:34 Bristol Temple Meads to Portsmouth Harbour service will terminate at Westbury
    • The 19:59 Salisbury to Bristol Temple Meads will start at Westbury

    South Western Railway:

    Buses will replace trains between:

    Saturday:

    • Andover and Salisbury.
    • Southampton Central and Romsey.
    • Southampton Central and Salisbury.

    Sunday:

    • Basingstoke and Gillingham.
    • Andover and Gillingham.
    • Southampton Central and Romsey.
    • Southampton Central and Salisbury.

    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, GWR – CrossCountry between Newcastle and Plymouth / Penzance andbetween Nottingham and Cardiff CentralGreat Western Railway between London Paddington and Swansea / Carmarthen

    Amended service via Cardiff Central / Swansea / Carmarthen on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 September

    Last updated: 11:15 23/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Swindon and Bristol Parkway, closing some lines.

    CrossCountry:

    From 12:00 on Saturday and all day Sunday, trains will be diverted extending journey times by 1 hour.

    Great Western Railway:

    Some services between London and Swansea / Carmarthen will divert between Swindon and Bristol Parkway via Bath Spa. An amended timetable will operate for services between London Paddington and Swindon.

    Additionally, on Saturday:

    • The 11:15 London Paddington to Swindon service will not run.
    • The 12:49 Swindon to London Paddington service will not run.

    On Sunday:

    • The 20:45 London Paddington to Swansea will depart earlier than usual at 20:07, and divert further between Cardiff Central and Bridgend.
    • The 21:45 London Paddington to Swansea will further divert between Cardiff Central and Bridgend.

    Check before you travel:

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

  • AW – Between Milford Haven / Swansea / Cardiff Central and Manchester Piccadilly andbetween Cardiff Central and Holyhead

    Buses replace trains between Newport and Shrewsbury on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 September

    Last updated: 06:46 02/07/2024

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

    Buses replace trains between Newport and Shrewsbury.

    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 Weymouth / Salisbury / Westbury / Bristol Temple Meads and Gloucester / Worcester Shrub Hill / Worcester Foregate Street

    Buses replace trains between Bristol Temple Meads and Gloucester on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 September

    Last updated: 09:06 03/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Bristol Parkway and Yate, closing some lines.

    From 12:00 Saturday until end of service Sunday, an hourly replacement bus service will run between Bristol Parkway, Yate, Cam & Dursley and Gloucester / Worcester Shrub Hill / Worcester Foregate Street.

    Saturday

    The 22:30 Gloucester to Bristol Temple Meads service will also call at Filton Abbey Wood.

    Additionally,

    • The 06:35 Great Malvern to Bristol Temple Meads will start at Worcester Shrub Hill.
    • The 07:42 Bristol Temple Meads to Worcester Foregate Street service will terminate at Worcester Shrub Hill.
    • The 09:52 Worcester Foregate Street to Bristol Temple Meads will start at Worcester Shrub Hill.
    • The 10:38 Bristol Temple Meads to Worecester Foregate Street service will terminate at Gloucester.

    Sunday

    The 08:10 Bristol Temple Meads to Gloucester and 22:45 Gloucester to Bristol Temple Meads will also call at Filton Abbey Wood.

    Additionally,

    • The 09:38 Bristol Temple Meads to Worcester Shrub Hill will start at Bristol Parkway, and will divert between Bristol Parkway and Gloucester via Severn Tunnel Junction. This service will not call at Yate and Cam & Dursley. A replacement bus service will run beetween Bristol Temple Meads and Bristol Parkway, departing earlier than usual.
    • The 21:57 Worcester Shrub Hill to Bristol Temple Meads will divert between Gloucester and Bristol Parkway via Severn Tunnel Junction.

    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 Manchester Piccadilly Liverpool Lime Street / Edinburgh / Glasgow Central CrossCountry between Bournemouth and Manchester Piccadilly London Northwestern Railway between London Euston and Milton Keynes Central / Northampton / Birmingham New Street / CreweWest Midlands Railway between Leamington Spa and Nuneaton

    No train service via Coventry on Sunday 22 September

    Last updated: 02:34 15/08/2024

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

    Avanti West Coast:

    Trains between London Euston and Birmingham New Street / Wolverhampton will not run.

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

    Trains to / from Liverpool Lime Street will stop additionally at Watford Junction and Rugby.

    Replacement buses will run between Rugby and Birmingham International via Coventry.

    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:

    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.

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

    West Midlands Railway:

    Train services between Leamington Spa and Nuneaton (via Coventry) will not run and rail replacement buses will operate.

    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 / Swindon / Westbury and Weymouth

    Buses replace trains between Yeovil Pen Mill / Upwey and Weymouth on Sunday 22 September

    Last updated: 01:16 05/07/2024

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

    As a result, train services between Bristol Temple Meads / Swindon / Westbury and Weymouth will start / terminate at Dorchester West.

    Additionally, the 08:01 Weymouth to Cardiff Central service will start at Yeovil Pen Mill, and the 17:53 Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meads will start at Westbury.

    Replacement bus services will run between Yeovil Pen Mill / Upwey and Weymouth. Journey times between Yeovil Pen Mill and Weymouth is 68 to 73 minutes.

    If you are travelling to / from Thornford, Yetminster, Chetnole and Maiden Newton you should use replacement bus services provided by South Western Railway, running between Dorchester South, Upwey and Weymouth.

    Customers should make their own way (approximately half a mile) between Dorchester West and Dorchester South stations.

    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 Swindon / Oxford / Worcester Foregate Hill / Worcester Foregate Street

    Amended timetable for services to / from London Paddington on Sunday 22 September

    Last updated: 09:06 03/07/2024

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

    As a result, most trains to / from London Paddington will run an amended timetable.

    • Services between London Paddington and Swindon will call additionally at Slough, Maidenhead and Twyford.
    • Many direct services between London Paddington and Oxford will not run.
    • Some services between London Paddington and Worcester Shrub Hill / Worcester Foregate Street will not call at Radley.
    • The 08:45 Swindon to London Paddington will not run.

    Check before you travel:

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

  • GWR – Between London Paddington and Swansea

    Amended evening / early morning timetable for trains between London Paddington and Swansea from Monday 23 to Friday 27 September

    Last updated: 09:06 03/07/2024

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

    Monday to Thursday

    • The 20:48 London Paddington to Swansea service will divert between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Ninian Park.
    • The 21:48 and 22:49 London Paddington to Swansea will divert betwen Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Barry.

    Monday to Friday

    • The 03:46 Swansea to London Paddington service will divert between Bridgend and Cardiff Central via Barry.

    Check before you travel:

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

  • GWR – 21:04 London Paddington to Plymouth21:45 Penzance to London Paddington

    Amended late night London Paddington to Plymouth / Penzance service on Monday 23 and Tuesday 24 September

    Last updated: 09:06 03/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Totnes and Ivybridge, closing some lines.

    As a result, the 21:04 London Paddington to Plymouth service will run on a later schedule, departing Totnes at 00:08, arriving at Plymouth at 00:49.

    The 21:45 Penzance to London Paddington "Night Riviera" service will arrive / depart Totnes later than usual.

    Check before you travel:

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

  • GWR – Between Gloucester / Bristol Temple Meads / Westbury and Weymouth

    Heart of Wessex line improvements: Buses replace trains between Castle Cary and Weymouth from Monday 23 to Sunday 29 September

    Last updated: 11:19 16/08/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Castle Cary and Dorchester West, closing all lines. Please see below for project Background Information.

    As a result, train services between Gloucester / Bristol Temple Meads / Westbury and Weymouth will start / terminate at Castle Cary.

    Replacement bus services will run between Castle Cary and Weymouth, calling at all stations.

    Additionally, the following Monday to Friday services are affected:

    • The 06:18 Yeovil Pen Mill to Filton Abbey Wood will start at Castle Cary. An earlier replacement bus service will depart Yeovil Pen Mill at 06:00.
    • The 07:33 Weymouth to Gloucester will start at Westbury.
    • The 16:10 Gloucester to Weymouth service will terminate at Frome.
    • (Monday - Thursday only) The 21:28 Weymouth to Westbury service will start at Castle Cary. A replacement bus service will run between Weymouth and Castle Cary.

    Great Western Railway are advising that, as an alternative, customers with a valid ticket can travel to and from Weymouth using South Western Railway services via Southampton Central from Monday 23 to Friday 27 September only (buses will replace all train services via Southampton Central on the weekend of 28 and 29 September).

    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.

    Background Information:

    These Network Rail planned works include replacing just under a mile of track between Thornford and Yeovil Pen Mill. Engineers will also be working on the junction south of Maiden Newton station, where the two tracks merge into one.

    The existing track is over 50 years old and prone to faults that can cause disruption and delays. The brand-new track will make for smoother, more comfortable and reliable journeys.

    Full details on the Heart of Wessex line improvements being made is available on the Network Rail website.

  • AW – 19:41 Cardiff Central to Holyhead. 21:36 Crewe to Holyhead23:20 Manchester Airport to Holyhead04:55 Llandudno Jn to Crewe

    Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Rhyl and Holyhead from Monday 23 to Friday 27 September

    Last updated: 06:46 02/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place overnight between Rhyl and Llandudno Junction, closing some lines.

    Monday to Thursday

    • 19:41 Cardiff Central to Holyhead. Now terminates at Rhyl with Road replacement transport in place between Rhyl and Holyhead.
    • 21:36 Crewe to Holyhead. Now terminates at Rhyl with road replacement transport in place between Rhyl and Holyhead.
    • 23:20 Manchester Airport to Holyhead. Now terminates at Rhyl with road replacement transport in place between Rhyl and Holyhead.

    Tuesday to Friday

    • 04:55 Llandudno Jn to Crewe. Now starts at Rhyl. A replacement bus will run between Llandudno Junction and Rhyl.

    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 – 21:27 Shrewsbury to Llandrindod23:10 Llandrindod to Shrewsbury

    Amended late night Transport for Wales service to / from Shrewsbury from Monday 23 to Thursday 26 September

    Last updated: 06:46 02/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place overnight between Llandovery and Craven Arms, closing some lines.

    The 21:27 Shrewsbury to Llandrindod will not run and is replaced by a bus.

    The 23:10 Llandrindod to Shrewsbury will not run and is 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 – 19:46 Cheltenham Spa to Maesteg22:14 Maesteg to Gloucester23:15 Cardiff Central to Bridgend

    Amended late night Transport for Wales service via Cardiff Central from Monday 23 to Thursday 26 September

    Last updated: 10:34 16/08/2024

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

    The 19:46 Cheltenham Spa to Maesteg, will terminate at Cardiff Central at 21:07 with road replacement transport in place at 21:17 between Cardiff Central and Maesteg.

    The 22:14 Maesteg to Gloucester, will start at Cardiff Central at 23:10 with road replacement transport in place at 21:22 between Maesteg and Cardiff Central.

    The 23:15 Cardiff Central to Bridgend is diverted via Llantwit Major. A replacement bus will operate between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Pontyclun.

    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 – 04:45 Redhill to Gatwick Airport05:11 Gatwick Airport to Reading

    Amended early morning service between Redhill and Gatwick Airport on Monday 23 September

    Last updated: 12:56 16/08/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Wanborough / Reigate and Guildford / Earlswood, closing some lines.

    The following services are affected:

    • The 04:45 Redhill to Gatwick Airport will not run.
    • The 05:11 Gatwick Airport to Reading service will start at Redhill, departing later than usual at 05:30.

    You should use alternative rail services between Gatwick Airport and Redhill.

    Check before you travel:

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

  • GWR – 22:36 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway23:24 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington23:34 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway

    Buses replace late evening service to / from Pangbourne on Monday 23 to Wednesday 25 and Friday 27 September

    Last updated: 02:38 05/07/2024

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

    The following services 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 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway service.

    Tuesday to Thursday

    • The 03:55 Oxford to Reading service, departing earlier than usual at 03:46. This service does not have a replacement service, you should make use of later train services to complete your journey.

    Friday

    • The 23:34 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway service.

    If you are travelling to / from Pangbourne, you should use the replacement bus service running 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 – Between Exeter St Davids and Exmouth

    Buses replace trains between Exeter St Davids and Exmouth from Monday 23 to Thursday 26 September

    Last updated: 09:06 03/07/2024

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

    The following services will not run:

    Monday to Wednesday

    • The 23:40 Exeter St Davids to Exmouth service.

    Tuesday to Thursday

    • The 00:19 Exmouth to Exeter St Davids service.

    Replacement bus services will run between Exeter St Davids and Exmouth: one fast bus running direct between Exeter St Davids and Exmouth, and one bus calling at Exeter Central, Digby & Sowton, Topsham and Lympstone Commando.

    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 Nottingham

    Amended 23:09 Birmingham New Street to Nottingham service from Monday 23 to Thursday 26 September

    Last updated: 09:09 09/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Derby and Nottingham, closing some lines overnight.

    As a result, the 23:09 Birmingham New Street to Nottingham service will terminate at Derby.

    A replacement bus will run from Derby to Nottingham.

    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 – 21:30 Cardiff Central to Frome

    Amended 21:30 Cardiff Central to Frome service on Tuesday 24 September

    Last updated: 09:06 03/07/2024

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

    As a result, the 21:30 Cardiff Central to Frome service will terminate at Westbury.

    The 23:45 Bristol Temple Meads to Frome will terminate at Westbury.

    A replacement bus service will run between Westbury and Frome.

    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

    Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Burnham / Taplow and Slough from Tuesday 24 to Friday 27 September

    Last updated: 09:37 03/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place in the Burnham / Taplow area, closing some lines.

    The following services will not call at Burnham and 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 bus services will run between Burnham / Taplow and Slough

    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 – 03:55 Oxford to Reading

    Amended 03:55 Oxford to Reading service from Tuesday 24 to Friday 27 September

    Last updated: 09:06 03/07/2024

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

    As a result, the 03:55 Oxford to Reading service will depart earlier than usual at 03:46.

    Check before you travel:

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

  • GWR – 00:18 Henley-on-Thames to Reading

    Amended 00:18 Henley-on-Thames to Reading service from Tuesday 24 to Friday 27 September

    Last updated: 09:06 03/07/2024

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

    As a result, the 00:18 Henley-on-Thames to Reading service will terminate at Twyford.

    A replacement rail service will run between Twyford and Reading.

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