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: 02:55 16/09/2024

    CrossCountry have introduced a temporary timetable to provide greater certainty and reliability for customers. The temporary timetable is expected to be in place until Saturday 9 November.

    CrossCountry's temporary timetables are available to download up to and including Friday 11 October.

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

    Why has the temporary reduced timetable been put in place?

    The temporary timetable has been put in place to provide greater certainty and reliability for customers, instead of having on-the-day cancellations.

    Whilst the temporary timetable is in place, CrossCountry will be:

    • Retaining the maximum capacity for passengers
    • Running critical training for their drivers
    • Reducing on-the-day cancellations

    Check before you travel: 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.

  • GWR – Between Plymouth and Gunnislake

    Buses replaces trains between Calstock and Gunnislake today: disruption expected until at least Friday 27 September

    Last updated: 07:10 17/09/2024

    Urgent repairs to a bridge between Calstock and Gunnislake means that trains are currently unable to run between these stations.

    As a result, trains running between Plymouth and Gunnislake have been revised, operating between Plymouth and Calstock only.

    Rail replacement transport will operate between Calstock and Gunnislake.

    Plans for the repairs are still being finalised, however, disruption is expected until at least Friday 27 September.

    Customer advice:

    Today, Tuesday 17 September

    A low floor bus operated by Go Southwest will run between Calstock and Gunnislake today.

    Journey Planners are updated with the departure times.

    Wednesday 18 - Friday 20 September

    Rail replacement will operate between Calstock and Gunnislake. It is not yet confirmed whether this will be in the form of minibuses or coaches. This is due to supplier availability on the day.

    Journey Planners are updated with the departure times.

    Saturday 21 - Friday 27 September

    Control teams are working to finalise train plans.

    It is expected that road transport will run for customers to complete their journeys between Calstock and Gunnislake, but this is not yet confirmed. Please check back for updates.

    Additional information:

    During a routine inspection of Darkey Lane Bridge, engineers have found structural issues which makes the bridge unsafe to pass and requires repairs. Due to the complex nature of the structure, it is expected that the bridge will remain closed until further notice.

    Check before you travel:

    You can check your journey up to and including Friday 20 September using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.

    Journeys between Saturday 21 September and Friday 27 September are not yet showing correctly in the Journey Planner, please check back closer to the time of travel.

    For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility information, please use our travel information pages.

    If boarding at an unstaffed station, please make use of the Help Point available to speak with staff for more information.

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

    Compensation:

    You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.

  • 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 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 Cardiff Central / Bristol Temple Meads and Portsmouth HarbourSouthern between London Victoria / Three Bridges and Portsmouth Harbour, and between Brighton / Horsham and Portsmouth & Southsea / Portsmouth Harbour, and also between Littlehampton and Portsmouth & SouthseaSouth Western Railway between London Waterloo / Woking / Guildford / Winchester / Eastleigh and Portsmouth Harbour, and also between Southampton Central and Portsmouth & Southsea

    Lines reopened between Portsmouth & Southsea and Portsmouth Harbour:

    Last updated: 06:49 17/09/2024

    Lines have reopened following a points failure between Portsmouth & Southsea and Portsmouth Harbour earlier today. Trains are now able to run as scheduled.

  • GWR – Elizabeth line between Abbey Wood and ReadingAll Great Western Railway services to / from London Paddington

    Disruption between London Paddington and Reading expected until 10:00

    Last updated: 07:05 17/09/2024

    A fault with the signalling system between London Paddington and Reading means that fewer trains are able to run on some lines. As a result, services will be cancelled, revised or delayed by up to 20 minutes.

    Disruption is expected until 10:00.

    Check before you travel:

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

    Compensation:

    You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.

  • AW – Between Carmarthen and Milford Haven

    Reduced service between Carmarthen and Milford Haven until approximately 16:00

    Last updated: 07:08 17/09/2024

    More trains than usual needing repairs means some services between Carmarthen and Milford Haven will be cancelled.

    Disruption is expected until 16:00.

    Check before you travel:

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

    Compensation:

    You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.

  • 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:

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  • 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.

    Check before you travel:

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

  • GWR – 23:33 Reading to Gatwick Airport

    Amended 23:33 Reading to Gatwick Airport service on Friday 27

    Last updated: 09:06 03/07/2024

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

    As a result, the 23:33 Reading to Gatwick Airport service will terminate at Guildford.

    A replacement bus service will run between Guildford and Gatwick Airport, calling at Dorking (Deepdene), Reigate and Redhill.

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

  • XC – CrossCountry between Penzance / Plymouth / Bristol Temple Meads / Birmingham New Street / York and Edinburgh / Dundee / AberdeenLNER between London Kings Cross / Doncaster / Newcastle and Edinburgh / Glasgow Central / Aberdeen / InvernessLumo between London Kings Cross and Newcastle / EdinburghNorthern between Carlisle / Metrocentre / Newcastle / Prudhoe and Morpeth / ChathillScotRail between Edinburgh and North Berwick / TweedbankTransPennine Express between Liverpool Lime Street / Newcastle and Edinburgh

    Amended services between Newcastle and Edinburgh on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 September

    Last updated: 08:24 10/09/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Newcastle and Edinburgh via Morpeth, closing various lines over the weekend.

    The following services are affected:

    CrossCountry

    Trains between Newcastle and Edinburgh will not run.

    Replacement bus services will operate between Newcastle and Edinburgh, calling at Morpeth, Berwick-Upon-Tweed and Dunbar.

    LNER

    Trains between Newcastle and Edinburgh will run an alternative hourly route via Carlisle and will not call at Morpeth, Alnmouth, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Reston and Dunbar. This journey will take approximately 90 minutes longer than usual.

    Replacement bus services will operate between Newcastle and Edinburgh, calling at Morpeth, Alnmouth, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Reston and Dunbar.

    Other LNER services to / from the North will start / terminate at Newcastle.

    Lumo

    All Lumo services will run between London Kings Cross and Newcastle only.

    On Saturday, the 20:56 Edinburgh to Newcastle service will not run.

    Northern

    Trains between Carlisle / Hexham and Morpeth / Chathill will terminate / start at Newcastle.

    Replacement bus services will operate between Newcastle and Morpeth / Chathill.

    ScotRail:

    Sunday only:

    Buses will replace trains between Edinburgh and North Berwick, and between Edinburgh and Gorebridge.

    TransPennine Express

    No TransPennine train services will operate between Newcastle and Edinburgh.

    On Saturday, the 19:03 Edinburgh to Liverpool Lime Street service will start at Newcastle, departing at 20:58.

    Replacement bus services will operate between Newcastle and Edinburgh.

    Check before you travel:

    You can use 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 – Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Reading / Didcot Parkway

    Buses replace early morning / late night trains between Burnham and Taplow on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 September

    Last updated: 06:13 22/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Southall and Reading, closing some lines on Saturday and Sunday evening, and on Sunday morning.

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

    Saturday:

    • The 23:45 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington service.

    Sunday:

    • The 00:34 London Paddington to Reading service.

    After this time, trains normally only call at Burnham as Taplow station closes on Sundays.

    The following trains will not call at Burnham:

    • The 06:20 Reading to London Paddington service.
    • The 06:38 London Paddington to Reading service.
    • The 23:31 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway 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 replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

  • GWR – Great Western Railway between Worcester Foregate Street and London Paddington

    Amended 08:28 Worcester Foregate Street to London Paddington service on Saturday 28 September

    Last updated: 08:52 08/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Gloucester and Ashchurch for Tewkesbury, closing some lines.

    The 08:28 Worcester Foregate Street to London Paddington service will not run. You should travel by earlier or later train services instead.

    Check before you travel:

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  • XC, GWR, AW – CrossCountry between Aberdeen / Edinburgh / Newcastle / York / Leeds / Manchester Piccadilly / Birmingham New Street and Bristol Temple Meads / Exeter St Davids / Paignton / Plymouth / PenzanceGreat Western Railway between Hereford / Worcester Foregate Street / Worcester Shrub Hill / Great Malvern / Cheltenham Spa and Bristol Temple Meads / Swindon / London PaddingtonTransport for Wales between Cheltenham Spa and Newport / Cardiff Central

    Buses replace trains between Birmingham New Street / Bromsgrove / Cheltenham Spa and Gloucester on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 September

    Last updated: 10:17 09/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Cheltenham Spa and Gloucester, closing all lines.

    CrossCountry:

    Buses will replace trains between:

    • Birmingham New Street and Gloucester.
    • Bromsgrove and Cheltenham Spa.

    Trains to / from Bristol Temple Meads and beyond will be amended to run to / from Gloucester to connect with the bus services.

    Great Western Railway:

    Buses will replace trains between Cheltenham Spa and Gloucester / Ashchurch for Tewkesbury / Worcester Shrub Hill / Worcester Foregate Street.

    Additionally, the 14:50 London Paddington to Great Malvern services will terminate at Worcester Shrub Hill. For Great Malvern, you should use earlier / later train services.

    Transport for Wales:

    No Transport for Wales trains will run between Gloucester and Cheltenham Spa.

    You can use your ticket on Great Western Railway buses between Gloucester and Cheltenham 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 replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

  • GWR, AW – Great Western Railway between London Paddington and CarmarthenTransport for Wales between Manchester Piccadilly / Hereford / Cardiff Central and Carmarthen / Milford Haven / Pembroke Dock / Fishguard Harbour

    Buses replace trains between Swansea and Carmarthen on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 September

    Last updated: 06:24 22/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Swansea and Carmarthen, closing al lines.

    Great Western Railway:

    Saturday:

    Trains will not run between Swansea and Carmarthen. You should use Transport for Wales services between these stations.

    Sunday:

    Buses will replace trains between Swansea and Carmarthen.

    Additionally, the 07:55 Swansea to London Paddington service will start from Cardiff Central. Replacement buses will run from Swansea to Cardiff Central, with both fast and stopping buses available.

    Transport for Wales:

    On Saturday and Sunday, buses will replace trains between:

    • Swansea and Carmarthen.
    • Swansea and Pembroke Dock.
    • Swansea and Milford Haven.
    • Swansea and Fishguard Harbour.

    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

    Buses replace trains between Guildford and Redhill / Gatwick Airport on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 September

    Last updated: 09:52 08/07/2024

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

    Buses will replace trains between Guildford and Redhill / Gatwick Airport.

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

  • XC, GWR – CrossCountry between Manchester Piccadilly / Leeds / Birmingham New Street and Southampton Central / BournemouthGreat Western Railway between Cardiff Central / Bristol Temple Meads / Westbury and Southampton Central / Portsmouth HarbourSouth Western Railway between London Waterloo / Salisbury and Southampton Central / Bournemouth / Poole / WeymouthSouthern between London Victoria / Brighton and Southampton Central

    Buses replace trains in the Southampton Central area on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 September

    Last updated: 11:32 15/08/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Redbridge and St Denys, closing all lines.

    CrossCountry:

    Buses will replace trains between Southampton Airport Parkway and Bournemouth.

    Great Western Railway:

    Trains between Cardiff Central and Portsmouth Harbour will run to an amended timetable, and will be diverted between Romsey and Fareham to run via Chandlers Ford and Eastleigh, calling additionally at both stations. These trains will not call at Southampton Central.

    Replacement buses will run between Eastleigh and Southampton Central.

    South Western Railway:

    Buses replace trains between:

    • Southampton Parkway and Poole.
    • Southampton Parkway and New Milton.
    • Brockenhurst and Lymington.
    • Southampton Central and Woolston.
    • Eastleigh and Romsey.

    Southern:

    Train services will operate between Brighton and St Denys.

    Replacement buses will run between Woolston and Southampton Central. These buses will run direct between Woolston and Southampton Central, so you should change between trains and buses at Woolston.

    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 Cheltenham Spa / Gloucester / Bristol Temple Meads / Swindon / Westbury and Weymouth

    Buses replace trains between Castle Cary and Weymouth on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 September

    Last updated: 12:27 08/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Castle Cary and Dorchester West, closing all lines.

    Buses will replace trains between Castle Cary and Weymouth. Two different calling patterns will apply:

    • Fast buses will call at Yeovil Pen Mill and Dorchester West.
    • Stopping buses will call at all stations.

    At Upwey, buses from Castle Cary will call to drop off only and buses towards Castle Cary will stop to pick up only.

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    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 Cambridge / Stansted AirportEast Midlands Railway between Liverpool Lime Street / Nottingham and NorwichGreater Anglia between Peterborough and Ely / Cambridge / Norwich

    Buses replace trains between Peterborough and Ely on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 September

    Last updated: 07:48 22/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Peterborough and Ely, closing all lines.

    CrossCountry:

    Buses will replace trains between Peterborough and Ely via March.

    East Midlands Railway:

    Replacement buses will run between Peterborough and Norwich (direct).

    Train services will run to an amended timetable between Ely and Norwich for intermediate stations.

    Greater Anglia:

    Buses will replace trains between Peterborough and Ely.

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    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 services to / from Treherbert / Aberdare / Merthyr Tydfil

    Buses replace trains between Radyr and Treherbert / Aberdare / Merthyr Tydfil from Saturday 28 September to Sunday 6 October

    Last updated: 10:27 14/08/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Radyr and Treherbert / Aberdare / Merthyr Tydfil, closing all lines.

    From 00:25 Saturday 28 September to 22:00 Sunday 6 October, buses will replace trains between Radyr and Treherbert / Aberdare / Merthyr Tydfil.

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    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 London Paddington

    Amended services to / from London Paddington on Sunday 29 September

    Last updated: 08:47 22/08/2024

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

    As a result, Great Western Railway services to / from London Paddington will run to an amended timetable and will be retimed to run earlier or later than usual.

    Check before you travel:

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  • GWR – Great Western Railway between Marlow and Maidenhead

    Amended 00:07 Marlow to Maidenhead service on Sunday 29 September

    Last updated: 09:30 22/08/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Bourne End and Maidenhead, closing all lines early on Sunday morning.

    As a result, the 00:07 Marlow to Maidenhead service will terminate at Bourne End. A replacement bus will run from Bourne End to Maidenhead.

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    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 Didcot Parkway

    Buses replace morning / evening trains to / from Pangbourne on Sunday 29 September

    Last updated: 10:28 08/07/2024

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

    As a result, the following trains will not call at Pangbourne:

    • The 07:38 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway service.
    • The 08:18 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington service.
    • The 22:33 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway service.
    • The 23:31 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway service
    • The 23:53 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington service.

    Replacement buses will run between Tilehurst and Pangbourne, connecting with train services.

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    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 Basingstoke and Reading

    Buses replace early morning trains between Basingstoke and Reading on Sunday 29 September

    Last updated: 06:31 22/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Basingstoke and Reading, closing all lines on Sunday morning.

    As a result, the following trains will not run:

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

    One replacement bus will run in each direction between Basingstoke and Reading.

    For Reading West, you should travel on alternative train services.

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    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 Bedwyn, and also between London Paddington and Penzance

    Amended early morning services between Newbury and Bedwyn on Sunday 29 September

    Last updated: 06:32 22/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Reading and Bedwyn, closing various lines.

    As a result:

    Local services:

    The 08:06 Reading to Newbury service will not run. An earlier replacement bus will run from Reading at 07:55 to Newbury, calling at all stations except Newbury Racecourse.

    The 08:34 Reading to Bedwyn service will start from Newbury (connecting from the bus mentioned above).

    Long distance services:

    The 07:51 London Paddington to Penzance service will start earlier than usual, and will be diverted between Reading and Westbury, not calling at Newbury or Pewsey.

    The 08:51 London Paddington to Penzance service will start earlier, and will be amended to additionally call at Newbury or Pewsey.

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    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 Bristol Temple Meads

    Buses replace late night trains between Reading and Swindon / Chippenham on Sunday 29 September

    Last updated: 11:10 08/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Didcot Parkway and Swindon, closing some lines on Sunday evening.

    As a result, the following trains will be diverted between Reading and Bath Spa (via Newbury, not calling), and will not call at Didcot Parkway, Swindon or Chippenham:

    • The 23:00 London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads.
    • The 23:33 London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads.

    Replacement buses will run between Reading and Swindon / Chippenham. For Didcot Parkway, you should use the 23:33 London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads service and change at Reading for alternative train services.

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    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 services between London Euston and Birmingham New Street / Wolverhampton / Glasgow Central / EdinburghCrossCountry between Bournemouth / Southampton Central / Reading / Birmingham New Street and Manchester PiccadillyLondon Northwestern Railway services between Birmingham New Street and Liverpool Lime Street

    CANCELLED: Engineering work between Wolverhampton and Stafford on Sunday 29 September

    Last updated: 05:10 23/08/2024

    Engineering work scheduled to take place between Wolverhampton and Penkridge has been cancelled, and will no longer take place.

    Trains will run normally between Wolverhampton and Stafford.

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  • XC – CrossCountry between Penzance / Plymouth / Bristol Temple Meads / Birmingham New Street and Sheffield / York / Newcastle / Edinburgh / Glasgow Central / AberdeenNorthern between Blackpool North / Leeds and Selby / Hull / York

    Amended services in the Wakefield Westgate / Leeds area on Sunday 29 September

    Last updated: 09:19 22/08/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Leeds and Micklefield, closing various lines.

    CrossCountry:

    An amended and reduced service will run to / from Leeds / Wakefield Westgate. Most trains that usually call at these stations will be diverted to run via Doncaster.

    You should use other operators services to / from these stations.

    Northern:

    Replacement buses will run between Leeds and Selby / York.

    Check before you travel:

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    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 Swansea and Manchester Piccadilly

    Amended 08:41 Swansea to Manchester Piccadilly service on Sunday 29 September

    Last updated: 11:26 09/07/2024

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

    As a result, the 08:41 Swansea to Manchester Piccadilly service will start from Cardiff Central at 09:45. A replacement bus will run earlier from Swansea at 07:40 to Cardiff Central, connecting with the train service.

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    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 Birmingham International / Machynlleth and Aberystwyth

    Buses replace trains between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth on Sunday 29 September

    Last updated: 08:13 22/07/2024

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

    Buses replace trains between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth.

    Check before you travel:

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    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

  • AW – Transport for Wales between Cardiff Central and Penarth / Barry / Barry Island / Bridgend / Maesteg

    Buses replace trains between Cardiff Central and Penarth / Barry Island / Bridgend before 12:25 on Sunday 29 September

    Last updated: 12:18 09/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Barry, closing all lines before 12:25.

    Before 12:25, buses replace trains between:

    • Cardiff Central and Penarth.
    • Cardiff Central and Barry.
    • Cardiff Central and Barry Island.
    • Cardiff Central and Bridgend.

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    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 and Bristol Temple Meads

    Amended 23:30 Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads service from Monday 30 September to Thursday 3 October

    Last updated: 11:23 08/07/2024

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

    As a result, the 23:30 Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads service will not call at Stapleton Road and Lawrence Hill.

    A replacement bus will run between Filton Abbey Wood and Bristol Temple Meads, calling at Stapleton Road and Lawrence Hill.

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    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 Worcestershire Parkway / Worcester Shrub Hill / Hereford

    Buses replace late night trains between Oxford and Worcestershire Parkway / Worcester Shrub Hill from Monday 30 September to Thursday 3 October

    Last updated: 12:03 08/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Oxford and Worcester Shrub Hill, closing all lines on Monday to Thursday evenings.

    As a result:

    • The 21:53 London Paddington to Worcester Shrub Hill service will call additionally at Didcot Parkway, and then divert via Swindon / Cheltenham Spa (not calling). For stations between Didcot Parkway and Worcester Shrub Hill via Oxford, change at Didcot Parkway for alternative trains to Oxford. A replacement bus will run from Oxford to Worcester Shrub Hill.
    • The 22:00 Hereford to London Paddington service will run between Hereford and Worcester Shrub Hill and between Oxford and London Paddington only. Two replacement buses will run between Worcester Shrub Hill and Oxford, one will run direct (connecting with the train), and the other will call at all stations (no rail connections towards London from this bus).
    • The 22:51 London Paddington to Worcestershire Parkway service will terminate at Oxford. A replacement bus will run from Oxford to Worcestershire Parkway.

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    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 Redhill / Gatwick Airport

    Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Reading and Guildford from Monday 30 September to Friday 4 October

    Last updated: 07:20 26/08/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Reading and Blackwater, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

    Monday to Thursday:

    The 23:22 Gatwick Airport to Reading service will terminate at Guildford. A replacement bus will run from Guildford to North Camp, Blackwater, Wokingham and Reading.

    Tuesday to Friday:

    The 04:32 Reading to Gatwick Airport service will start from Guildford. An earlier replacement bus will run from Reading at 04:15 to Guildford, connecting with the train.

    The 05:00 Reading to Redhill service will start from Guildford. An earlier replacement bus will run from Reading at 04:30, calling at Wokingham, Blackwater, Blackwater and Guildford, connecting with the train.

    The 05:31 Reading to Gatwick Airport service will start earlier at 05:27, and will call additionally at Crowthorne, Sandhurst, Farnborough North and Ash. Normal timings from Guildford onwards.

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    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 Bridgwater

    Amended evening services between Bristol Temple Meads and Taunton from Monday 30 September to Thursday 3 October

    Last updated: 06:05 09/09/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Bristol Temple Meads and Taunton, closing all lines via Weston-super-Mare overnight.

    Monday, Tuesday and Thursday:

    The 20:30 London Paddington to Weston-super-Mare service will terminate at Bristol Temple Meads. Road transport will run from Bristol Temple Meads to Nailsea & Backwell, Yatton, Worle and Weston-super-Mare.

    The 21:08 Paignton to Bristol Temple Meads service will terminate at Taunton. A replacement bus will run from Taunton to Bristol Temple Meads.

    The 23:05 Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids service will divert between Bristol Temple Meads and Taunton (via Westbury, not calling). It will not call at Bedminster or stations to Bridgwater. Road transport will run from Bristol Temple Meads to Taunton, calling all stations.

    The 23:06 Bristol Temple Meads to Westbury service will depart at 23:08 and will operate a few minutes later than normal throughout.

    The 23:48 Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids service will start from Taunton at 01:45 (Tuesday / Wednesday / Friday). Earlier road transport will run from Bristol Temple Meads, calling at all stations to Taunton to connect onto the train. Also road transport at 23:50 (Monday / Tuesday / Thursday) from Bristol Temple Meads setting down only at all stations (except Bedminster, Parson Street and Weston Milton) to Exeter St Davids.

    Monday to Thursday:

    The 19:15 Penzance to Bristol Temple Meads service service will be diverted between Taunton and Bristol Temple Meads, and will not call at Bridgwater, Highbridge & Burnham, Weston-super-Mare or Yatton. A replacement bus will run from Taunton to Bristol Temple Meads, serving these stations.

    The 22:44 Taunton to Bristol Temple Meads will be diverted between Taunton and Bristol Temple Meads, not calling at Bridgwater and stations to Bedminster. A replacement bus will run from Taunton to Bristol Temple Meads, serving these stations.

    Wednesday:

    The 22:00 Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids service will now run as planned.

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    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 / Reading and Newbury / Bedwyn

    Buses replace late night trains between Reading and Newbury / Bedwyn from Monday 30 September to Friday 4 October

    Last updated: 10:05 22/08/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Reading and Bedwyn, closing all lines overnight.

    Monday to Thursday:

    The 19:04 Paignton to London Paddington service will additionally call at Hungerford and Kintbury, and will call at Newbury and beyond later than usual.

    The 20:05 London Paddington to Newbury service will arrive at Newbury at 21:05.

    The 21:37 Bedwyn to Newbury service will not run.

    The 21:56 Newbury to London Paddington service will run earlier than usual at 21:45, and will run earlier throughout.

    The 22:08 Newbury to Reading service will start earlier than usual at 21:48, and will not call at Newbury Racecourse, Midgham or Aldermaston. A replacement bus will run at 22:08 from Newbury to Reading for these stations.

    From 21:55 until the end of service each night, buses will replace trains between Reading and Newbury / Bedwyn.

    Tuesday to Friday:

    The 05:32 Bedwyn to London Paddington service will not run. You should travel on later train services.

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

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

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

  • GWR – Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Swansea

    CANCELLED: Engineering work between Neath and Swansea from Monday 30 September to Friday 4 October

    Last updated: 11:32 26/08/2024

    Engineering work taking place between Neath and Swansea has been cancelled, and will not take place.

    The following trains will run as normal:

    Monday to Thursday:

    The 21:48 and 22:49 London Paddington to Swansea services.

    Tuesday to Friday:

    The 03:46 Swansea to London Paddington service.

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  • AW – Transport for Wales between Llandovery / Cardiff Central and Swansea

    Buses replace late night trains between Llanelli / Neath and Swansea from Monday 30 September to Thursday 3 October

    Last updated: 12:42 09/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place in the Swansea area, closing some lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

    As a result:

    • The 22:43 Llandovery to Swansea service will terminate at Llanelli. A replacement bus will run from Llanelli to Swansea.
    • The 23:15 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen service cancelled at Neath. A replacement bus will run from Neath to Swansea.

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    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 Manchester Airport

    No late night / early morning trains between Chester and Manchester Airport from Monday 30 September to Friday 4 October

    Last updated: 12:54 09/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly, closing all lines via Warrington Bank Quay.

    Between 23:15 and 05:00 each night, trains will not run between Chester and Manchester Airport.

    Replacement buses will run between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly only.

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    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 and Swansea / Cardiff Central

    Amended early morning trains in the Swansea / Carmarthen areas on Monday 30 September

    Last updated: 10:55 31/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Swansea and Carmarthen, closing all lines early on Monday morning.

    As a result:

    • The 04:47 Carmarthen to Llandovery service will be amended to start from Swansea at 04:52. Two replacement buses will run, one direct to Llanelli (connecting with the 05:13 Llanelli to Llandovery service), and one stopping at all stations.
    • The 04:50 Carmarthen to Milford Haven will be replaced by 2 buses, one calling at Whitland, Haverfordwest and Johnston only, and one stopping at all stations.
    • The 05:54 Milford Haven to Cardiff Central service will start from Carmarthen at 06:52. A replacement bus will run from Milford Haven at 05:02 to Carmarthen, calling at all stations. A second bus will run from Milford Haven to Carmarthen at 05:22 (direct). Both buses will connect with the train.

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    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.