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: 08:08 03/10/2023

    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: 08:08 03/10/2023

    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: 03:17 03/04/2024

    Disruption between Westbury and Salisbury has now ended.

  • AW – 23:14 Radyr to Barry Island

    Amended 23:14 Radyr to Barry Island service from Monday 15 to Thursday 18 April

    Last updated: 09:05 23/01/2024

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

    As a result, the 23:14 Radyr to Barry Island service will terminate at Cardiff Central. A rail replacement bus service will run between Cardiff Central and Barry Island.

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

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

    Amended 23:30 Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads service from Monday 15 to Thursday 18 April

    Last updated: 03:17 03/04/2024

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

    Monday and Tuesday:

    The 23:30 Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads service will run up to 5 minutes later than usual to Patchway and beyond.

    Monday to Thursday:

    The 23:30 Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads service will not call at Stapleton Road or Lawrence Hill. A replacement bus will run from Filton Abbey Wood and Bristol Temple Meads, serving Stapleton Road and Lawrence Hill.

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

  • AW – Transport for Wales between Birmingham International / Chester and Manchester Piccadilly / Manchester Airport

    Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly from Monday 15 to Friday 19 April

    Last updated: 08:12 24/01/2024

    Engineering work is taking place in the Manchester Airport area, closing some lines.

    Monday to Thursday:

    • The 21:53 Chester to Manchester Airport will be replaced by a bus throughout.
    • The 21:08 Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly service will terminate at Chester. A rail replacement bus service will run between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly.
    • The 23:20 Manchester Airport to Holyhead service will start from Chester. A rail replacement bus service will run between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester.

    Tuesday to Friday:

    • The 00:26 Manchester Piccadilly to Chester service will be replaced by a bus throughout.
    • The 03:51 Chester to Manchester Airport service will be replaced by a bus throughout.
    • The 04:55 Chester to Manchester Airport service will be replaced by a bus throughout.
    • The 05:25 Manchester Airport to Chester service will be replaced by a bus throughout.
    • The 06:25 Manchester Airport to Chester service will be replaced by a bus throughout.

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

  • GWR – Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Worcestershire Parkway / Worcester Shrub Hill / Hereford

    Buses replace late night trains between Oxford and Worcestershire Parkway / Worcester Shrub Hill from Monday 15 to Thursday 18 April

    Last updated: 03:17 03/04/2024

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

    The 21:53 London Paddington to Worcester Shrub Hill will call additionally at Didcot Parkway, and will then divert to run via Swindon / Cheltenham Spa (not calling) to Worcester Shrub Hill. A rail connection will run from Didcot Parkway to Oxford, and a replacement bus will run from Oxford to Worcester Shrub Hill.

    The 22:00 Hereford to London Paddington service will terminate at Worcester Shrub Hill, and restart at Oxford. A fast bus will run from Worcester Shrub Hill to Oxford to connect with the train. A stopping bus will run from Worcester Shrub Hill to Oxford, not connecting with the train.

    The 22:51 London Paddington to Worcestershire Parkway service will terminate at Oxford. A replacement bus will run from Oxford to Worcestershire Parkway.

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

  • GWR – Great Western Railway between Reading and Gatwick Airport

    Buses replace early morning / late night trains between Reading and Guildford from Monday 15 to Friday 19 April

    Last updated: 03:17 03/04/2024

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

    Monday:

    The 05:00 Reading to Redhill will not run. You should instead travel on the 05:31 Reading to Gatwick service (see below).

    The 05:31 Reading to Gatwick Airport will depart earlier at 05:00, and will call additionally at Crowthorne, Sandhurst, Farnborough North, Ash, Wanborough, Shalford, Chilworth, Gomshall, Dorking West and Betchworth.

    The 08:23 Reading to Gatwick Airport (terminating at Redhill) will operate in 2 parts:

    • 08:23 Reading to Guildford
    • 09:22 Guildford to Redhill.

    You will need to change trains at Guildford. Rail connections are available towards Gatwick Airport.

    The 08:36 Redhill to Reading will operate in 2 parts:

    • 08:36 Redhill to Guildford.
    • 09:27 Guildford to Reading.

    You will need to change trains at Guildford.

    The 09:59 Gatwick Airport to Reading will start from Redhill. An earlier rail connection is available from Gatwick Airport to Redhill.

    Monday to Thursday:

    The 23:22 Gatwick Airport to Reading service will be replaced by a bus between Guildford 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 to Guildford.

    The 05:00 Reading to Redhill service will start from Guildford. An earlier replacement bus will run from Reading to Guildford.

    The 05:31 Reading to Gatwick Airport service will depart slightly earlier than usual, at 05:28, and will additionally call at Crowthorne, Sandhurst, Farnborough North and Ash. The train will run normally from Guildford and beyond.

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

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

    Buses replace evening trains between Reading and Newbury / Bedwyn from Monday 15 to Thursday 18 April

    Last updated: 03:17 03/04/2024

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

    The 21:16 Bedwyn to Newbury service will run from Bedwyn to Reading.

    The 22:08 Newbury to Reading will be retimed to start earlier at 21:48, and will not call at Newbury Racecourse, Midgham or Aldermaston. A replacement bus will run from Newbury at 22:08 to Reading, calling at all stations.

    After 21:50 each night, buses will replace trains between Reading and Newbury / Bedwyn.

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

  • GWR – Great Western Railway services between London Paddington / Bristol Temple Meads and Weston-super-Mare / Westbury / Taunton / Exeter St Davids / Penzance

    Buses replace evening trains between Bristol Temple Meads and Taunton on Monday 15, Tuesday 16 and Thursday 18 April

    Last updated: 03:17 03/04/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Bristol Temple Meads and Taunton, closing various lines on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday nights.

    Monday, Tuesday and Thursday:

    The 19:15 Penzance to Bristol Temple Meads will divert between Taunton and Bristol Temple Meads(via Westbury – NOT calling). It will NOT call at Bridgwater, Highbridge & Burnham, Weston-super-Mare and Yatton. Road transport will operate from Taunton to Bridgwater, Highbridge & Burnham, Weston-super-Mare and Yatton, continuing to Bristol Temple Meads.

    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 will terminate Taunton. Connects at Taunton into the diverted 22:44 Taunton to Bristol Temple Meads service (below).

    The 22:00 Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids will not call at Highbridge & Burnham or Bridgwater. It will arrive Taunton a few minutes earlier than normal. Normal timings departing Taunton and beyond. Road transport will operate from Weston-super-Mare to Highbridge & Burnham, Bridgwater and Taunton (connecting at Taunton into the train below).

    The 22:44 Taunton to Bristol Temple Meads will divert between Taunton and Bristol Temple Meads (via Westbury – not calling). It will not call at Bridgwater and stations to Bedminster. Road transport will operate from Taunton to Bristol Temple Meads, calling all stations.

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

    The 23:06 Bristol Temple Meads to Westbury will operate a few minutes later than normal throughout.

    The 23:48 Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids will start from Taunton. Earlier road transport will run from Bristol Temple Meads, calling at all stations to Taunton to connect into the train. Also, road transport will run at 23:50 from Bristol Temple Meads setting down only at all stations (except Bedminster and Parson Street) to Exeter St Davids.

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

  • XC – CrossCountry between Birmingham New Street and Stansted AirportGreater Anglia between London Liverpool Street and Stansted Airport / Cambridge North, and between Stratford and Bishops StortfordStansted Express between London Liverpool Street and Stansted Airport

    Lines reopened: Disruption between Broxbourne and Stansted Airport / Cambridge

    Last updated: 09:16 16/04/2024

    Disruption between Broxbourne and Stansted Airport / Cambridge has now ended.

  • AW – Avanti West Coast between Shrewsbury and London EustonTransport for Wales between Aberystwyth / Holyhead / Crewe / Chester and Birmingham International: and between Aberystwyth and Birmingham New StreetWest Midlands Railway between Shrewsbury and Birmingham New Street

    Lines reopened: Disruption between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton

    Last updated: 10:45 16/04/2024

    Following an earlier fault with the signalling system trains between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton are now able to run as normal.

  • XC – CrossCountry between Stansted Airport and Birmingham New StreetEast Midlands Railway between Norwich and Nottingham / Sheffield / Liverpool Lime StreetGreater Anglia between Colchester / Ipswich and Peterborough

    Lines reopened: Disruption between Ely and Peterborough

    Last updated: 11:22 16/04/2024

    Following an earlier fault on a freight train between Ely and Peterborough trains are now able to run as normal.

  • XC – CrossCountry between Aberdeen and Plymouth, and between Edinburgh and Plymouth / Penzance, and between Newcastle and ReadingLNER between Aberdeen / Edinburgh and London Kings CrossLumo between Edinburgh and London Kings CrossTransPennine Express between Newcastle and Liverpool Lime Street

    Lines reopened: Disruption through Durham

    Last updated: 11:26 16/04/2024

    Disruption through Durham has now ended.

  • AW – between Crewe and Wilmslow

    Disruption between Crewe and Wilmslow expected until 17:30

    Last updated: 03:25 16/04/2024

    A fault with the signalling system between Crewe and Wilmslow means all lines are blocked. As a result, trains may be cancelled, delayed or revised.

    This is expected until 17:30.

    Customer Advice

    Northern:

    Alternative travel suggestions:

    Customers travelling to/from Manchester Piccadilly - Crewe are advised to board the next available Northern service to/from Stoke-on-Trent.

    Ticket acceptance is in place with East Midlands Railway and West Midlands Railway for Northern ticket holders on services between Crewe and Stoke-on-Trent in both directions.

    Ticket restrictions have been lifted during this disruption to allow Northern customers to travel on any alternative service.

    Transport for Wales

    Rail replacement transport has been requested for Crewe, Manchester Piccadilly and Shrewsbury. More information will be available once this has been confirmed.

    Check before you travel:

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

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

    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 – Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Swansea

    Amended 22:49 London Paddington to Swansea service on Wednesday 17 and Thursday 18 April

    Last updated: 03:17 03/04/2024

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

    As a result, the 22:49 London Paddington to Swansea service will have an extended journey time between Bristol Parkway and Newport.

    Check before you travel:

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

  • AW – Avanti West West Coast between London Euston and HolyheadTransport for Wales between Birmingham International / Cardiff Central / Crewe and Holyhead

    Buses replace trains between Bangor and Holyhead on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 April

    Last updated: 12:35 30/01/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Bangor and Holyhead, closing all lines.

    Avanti West Coast:

    A limited service will start from / terminate at Bangor. Buses will replace trains between Bangor and Holyhead.

    Transport for Wales:

    Services to / from Holyhead will terminate at Bangor. Buses will replace trains between Bangor and Holyhead.

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

  • XC – CrossCountry between Birmingham New Street and Cambridge / Stansted AirportEast Midlands Railway between Nottingham and Norwich

    Buses replace trains between Leicester and Peterborough on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 April

    Last updated: 01:07 09/04/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Melton Mowbray and Stamford, closing all lines.

    CrossCountry:

    A rail replacement bus service will operate between Leicester and Peterborough, calling at all stations.

    East Midlands Railway:

    The 05:00 Nottingham to Norwich service will start at 05:28 and will run non-stop to Peterborough. An earlier replacement bus will run from Nottingham at 03:28 to Peterborough, calling at stations via Melton Mowbray and connecting with the train at Peterborough.

    The 06:08 Nottingham to Norwich service will start at 06:23 and will run non-stop to Peterborough. An earlier replacement bus will run from Nottingham at 04:37 to Peterborough, calling at stations via Melton Mowbray and connecting with the train at Peterborough.

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

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

    Buses replace late night trains on Saturday 20, and all day Sunday 21 April to / from Burnham and Taplow

    Last updated: 03:17 03/04/2024

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

    Saturday 20 April:

    The 23:45 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington service will terminate at Slough, and will not call at Burnham or Taplow.

    Sunday 21 April:

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

    The following trains will not call at Burnham:

    • The 06:38 London Paddington to Reading service
    • The 06:20 Reading to London Paddington 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

    If you require Burnham or Taplow stations, you are advised to travel via Slough for connecting buses. The journey time from Slough to Taplow is approximately 20 minutes, and the journey time from Slough to Burnham is approximately 10 minutes.

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

  • GWR – Between London Paddington and Didcot Parkway / Oxford

    Amended late night Great Western Railway trains to / from London Paddington on Saturday 20 April

    Last updated: 03:17 03/04/2024

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

    The 22:00 Oxford to London Paddington service will not call at Twyford or Maidenhead. You are advised to use alternative services.

    The 22:08 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway service will now depart at 22:05.

    The 22:50 London Paddington to Oxford service will now depart at 22:48.

    Check before you travel:

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

  • XC – Avanti West Coast between London Euston / Birmingham New Street and Glasgow Central / EdinburghCrossCountry between Plymouth and Glasgow Central / AberdeenLNER between London Kings Cross and Glasgow CentralScotRail to / from Glasgow CentralTransPennine Express between Liverpool Lime Street / Manchester Airport / Manchester Piccadilly and Glasgow Central

    Amended service to / from Glasgow Central on Sunday 21 April

    Last updated: 11:40 21/02/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Glasgow Central and Motherwell, closing some lines.

    Avanti West Coast:

    There will be a reduced service in operation between Glasgow Central and Carlisle via Mount Florida, and between Edinburgh and Carlisle.

    CrossCountry:

    A replacement bus service will operate between Motherwell and Edinburgh.

    LNER:

    The 16:30 London Kings Cross to Glasgow Central service will terminate at Edinburgh.

    TransPennine Express:

    Services will not run between Carlisle and Glasgow Central.

    ScotRail:

    Buses will replace trains between Lanark and Glasgow Central.

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

  • GWR – Elizabeth line between Abbey Wood and London Paddington / Heathrow Terminal 4 / Heathrow Terminal 5 / Maidenhead / Reading: and also between Shenfield and London Paddington / Heathrow Terminal 4Great Western Railway services to / from London Paddington

    Amended trains to / from / via London Paddington on Sunday 21 April

    Last updated: 03:17 03/04/2024

    Engineering work is taking place in the London Paddington area, closing some lines.

    Elizabeth line:

    Before 06:35, no trains will run to / from / via London Paddington.

    After 06:35, the following alterations will be in place:

    • Abbey Wood to Maidenhead services will terminate at London Paddington
    • Abbey Wood to Heathrow Terminal 4 services will be reduced two trains per hour
    • Acton Main Line, Hanwell, West Drayton, Langley, Slough, Burnham and Maidenhead will be reduced to two trains per hour
    • West Ealing will be reduced to four trains per hour
    • Acton Main Line to Reading services will be revised to call additionally at Iver

    Great Western Railway:

    Trains to / from London Paddington will be retimed to run up to 10 minutes earlier or later than usual.

    Stations between London Paddington and Reading will have an altered and reduced service, with fewer local trains calling.

    Check before you travel:

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

  • GWR – Between London Paddington and Penzance

    Amended Night Riviera Sleeper service to / from London Paddington on Sunday 21 April

    Last updated: 03:17 03/04/2024

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

    The 21:15 Penzance to London Paddington service will call at Exeter St Davids earlier than usual, and will then divert between Exeter St Davids and Reading. This service will arrive into London Paddington at the scheduled time.

    The 23:50 London Paddington to Penzance service will divert between Reading and Exeter St Davids, and will arrive into Exeter St Davids later than scheduled. This service will run to booked times from Exeter St Davids.

    Check before you travel:

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

  • GWR – Between Reading and Gatwick Airport

    Buses replace trains between Reading and Guildford on Sunday 21 April

    Last updated: 03:17 03/04/2024

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

    Trains between Reading and Redhill / Gatwick Airport will operate an hourly service between Guildford and Redhill only. You are advised to change at Redhill for trains to / from Gatwick Airport.

    A replacement bus service will operate between Reading and Guildford.

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

  • AW – 20:30 Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central21:16 Carmarthen to Hereford

    Amended late night Transport for Wales service to / from Hereford on Sunday 21 April

    Last updated: 01:36 30/01/2024

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

    The 20:30 Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central service will terminate at Hereford. A rail replacement bus service will operate from Hereford to Cardiff Central.

    The 21:16 Carmarthen to Hereford service will terminate at Cardiff Central. A rail replacement bus service will operate from Cardiff Central to Hereford.

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

  • AW – 22:06 Ebbw Vale Town to Cardiff Central23:02 Cardiff Central to Ebbw Vale Town23:15 Ebbw Vale Town to Cardiff Central

    Amended late night service to / from Ebbw Vale Town from Monday 22 to Thursday 25 April

    Last updated: 10:17 19/03/2024

    Engineering work is taking place in the Ebbw Vale Town area, closing some lines.

    The 22:06 Ebbw Vale Town to Cardiff Central service will be diverted via Newport, extending the journey time.

    The 23:02 Cardiff Central to Ebbw Vale Town service will be diverted via Newport, extending the journey time.

    The 23:15 Ebbw Vale Town to Cardiff Central service will divert via Newport, extending the journey time.

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

  • AW – Transport for Wales between Aberystwyth / Shrewsbury / Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street / Birmingham International

    Amended morning Transport for Wales trains between Wolverhampton and Birmingham on Sunday 21 April

    Last updated: 11:12 19/03/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street, closing some lines.

    The 08:09 Shrewsbury to Birmingham International service will terminate at Wolverhampton.

    An additional train will run at 08:09 from Wolverhampton to Birmingham New Street.

    The 10:06 Birmingham International to Aberystwyth service will now start at Birmingham New Street at 10:22.

    Check before you travel:

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

  • GWR – Between Penzance and London Paddington

    Amended 21:45 Night Riviera Sleeper service from Penzance to London Paddington on Monday 22 April

    Last updated: 03:17 03/04/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Tiverton Parkway and Taunton, closing some lines.

    The 21:45 Penzance to London Paddington service will arrive / depart Taunton later than scheduled. This service will arrive into London Paddington at the scheduled time.

    Check before you travel:

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

  • GWR – 21:23 Portsmouth Harbour to Bristol Temple Meads23:06 Bristol Temple Meads to Westbury23:45 Bristol Temple Meads to Frome

    Amended late night service to / from Bristol Temple Meads from Monday 22 to Friday 25 April

    Last updated: 03:17 03/04/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Westbury and Bath Spa, closing all lines.

    The 21:23 Portsmouth Harbour to Bristol Temple Meads service will terminate at Westbury. Road transport will operate between Westbury to Trowbridge / Bradford-on-Avon / Bath Spa. Later rail connections are then available from Bath Spa to Bristol Temple Meads.

    The 23:06 Bristol Temple Meads to Westbury service will terminate at Bath Spa.

    The 23:45 Bristol Temple Meads to Frome service will terminate at Bath Spa.

    Road transport will operate from Bath Spa to Westbury, calling at all stations. The buses will pick up / drop off at Freshford Village Old Bakery rather than Freshford station, and at Westwood Village rather than Avoncliff station.

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

  • GWR – All routes to / from Worcester Foregate Street / Great Malvern / Hereford

    Buses replace trains between Cheltenham Spa / Evesham and Worcester Foregate Street / Great Malvern from Monday 22 to Friday 26 April

    Last updated: 03:17 03/04/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Evesham / Cheltenham Spa and Worcester Shrub Hill, closing all lines.

    Trains between London Paddington and Worcester / Great Malvern / Hereford via Oxford will terminate / start at Evesham.

    Replacement buses will operate between Evesham / Pershore / Worcestershire Parkway / Worcester Shrub Hill and Worcester Foregate Street. Journey times will take up to 70 minutes.

    The following alterations will be in place:

    • The 07:13 Great Malvern to London Paddington service will start at Moreton-in-Marsh
    • The 15:23 London Paddington to Worcester Foregate Street service will terminate at Oxford
    • The 17:26 Worcester Foregate Street to London Paddington service will start from Oxford
    • The 17:34 London Paddington to Hereford service will terminate at Moreton-in-Marsh
    • The 18:51 Evesham to Oxford service will be cancelled
    • The 22:51 London Paddington to Worcestershire Parkway service will terminate at Oxford. A replacement bus will run from Oxford to Worcestershire Parkway.

    Trains between Bristol Temple Meads and Worcester Shrub Hill / Worcester Foregate Street will terminate / start at Gloucester.

    Replacement buses will operate between Cheltenham Spa / Ashchurch for Tewkesbury / Worcester Shrub Hill and Worcester Foregate Street. Journey times will take up to 75 minutes.

    The following alterations will be in place:

    • The 06:04 Gloucester to Worcester Foregate Street service will terminate at Cheltenham Spa
    • The 06:08 Bristol Temple Meads to Worcester Shrub Hill service will terminate at Cheltenham Spa
    • The 06:33 Swindon to Worcester Shrub Hill service will terminate at Gloucester
    • The 06:52 Worcester Shrub Hill to Bristol Temple Meads service will start from Cheltenham Spa
    • The 07:25 Worcester Shrub Hill to London Paddington service will start from Cheltenham Spa
    • The 19:33 London Paddington to Worcester Shrub Hill service will terminate at Cheltenham Spa
    • The 21:15 Great Malvern to Bristol Temple Meads service will start from Gloucester
    • The 22:36 Worcester Shrub Hill to Bristol Temple Meads service will start from 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, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

  • GWR – Great Western Railway services via Exeter St Davids

    Amended late night service through Exeter St Davids on Monday 22 and Tuesday 23 April

    Last updated: 03:17 03/04/2024

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

    Monday:

    The 21:04 London Paddington to Plymouth will depart Tiverton Parkway 23:21, then operate 10 minutes later than normal to arrive at Plymouth at 00:39 (Tue).

    The 21:45 Penzance to London Paddington “Night Riviera” Sleeper service will arrive / depart Taunton later than normal. Normal arrival time at London Paddington.

    The 22:00 Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids will arrive at Tiverton Parkway 23:34 and Exeter St Davids 23:50.

    The 23:05 Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids will arrive at Tiverton Parkway (set down only) 00:29 (Tue) and Exeter St Davids 00:50.

    The 23:48 Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids will arrive at Tiverton Parkway (set down only) 01:05 (Tue) and Exeter St Davids 01:27.

    Tuesday:

    The 21:45 Penzance to London Paddington “Night Riviera” Sleeper service will arrive / depart Taunton later than normal. Normal arrival time at London Paddington.

    The 23:05 and 23:48 Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids will arrive at Exeter St Davids up to 30 minutes later than normal.

    The 23:45 London Paddington to Penzance “Night Riviera” Sleeper Service will arrive / depart Taunton 02:28/03:36(Wed) and arrive / depart Exeter St Davids at 04:29. Normal arrival times at Plymouth (set down only) and beyond.

    Check before you travel:

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

  • AW – Between Birmingham International and Manchester Piccadilly: and also between Manchester Airport and Chester / Llandudno / Holyhead

    Amended late night / early morning Transport for Wales service through Chester from Monday 22 to Friday 26 April

    Last updated: 08:57 31/01/2024

    Engineering work is taking place in the Chester area, closing some lines.

    The following alterations will be in place from Monday 22 to Thursday 25 April:

    • The 20:52 Chester to Manchester Airport will be cancelled.
    • The 21:08 Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly service will terminate at Chester.
    • The 21:53 Chester to Manchester Airport service will be cancelled.
    • The 22:02 Chester to Liverpool Lime Street service will be cancelled.
    • The 22:25 Manchester Airport to Chester service will be cancelled.
    • The 22:25 Manchester Airport to Holyhead service will run as booked between Chester and Holyhead.
    • The 23:22 Liverpool Lime Street to Chester service will be cancelled.

    The following alterations will be in place from Tuesday 23 to Friday 26 April:

    • The 00:26 Manchester Piccadilly to Chester will be cancelled.
    • The 03:51 Chester to Manchester Airport will be cancelled.
    • The 04:55 Chester to Manchester Airport service will start at 05:00, and will terminate at Manchester Oxford Road.
    • The 05:25 Manchester Airport to Llandudno will start at Chester.

    A rail replacement bus services will run between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly / Liverpool South Parkway.

    For travel between Liverpool Lime Street and Liverpool South Parkway, and between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport, you should use other 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, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

  • AW – Between Swansea and Carmarthen / Pembroke Dock / Fishguard Harbour / Llandovery / Shrewsbury: and also between Cardiff Central and Carmarthen

    Amended late night / early morning Transport for Wales service through Swansea from Monday 22 April to Friday 26 April

    Last updated: 02:07 30/01/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between in the Swansea area, closing some lines.

    The following service alterations will be in place between Monday 21 and Thursday 25 April:

    • The 22:15 Fishguard Harbour to Swansea service will terminate at Carmarthen. A replacement bus service will operate from Carmarthen to Swansea.
    • The 22:43 Llandovery to Swansea service will run as scheduled to Llanelli, and will then divert to Carmarthen. A rail replacement bus service will run between Llanelli and Swansea.
    • The 23:16 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen service will be diverted from Port Talbot to Llanelli. A rail replacement bus service will operate between Llanelli and Swansea.

    The following service alterations will be in place between Tuesday 22 and Thursday 26 April:

    • The 00:08 Swansea to Carmarthen will be cancelled. A replacement bus service will operate from Swansea and Carmarthen.
    • The 04:38 Carmarthen to Swansea service will be cancelled. A replacement bus service will operate from Carmarthen to Swansea.
    • The 05:41 Swansea to Pembroke Dock service will start from Carmarthen. A replacement bus service will operate from Swansea and Carmarthen.
    • The 05:47 Swansea to Shrewsbury service will start from Carmarthen. A replacement bus service will operate from Carmarthen to Swansea.

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

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

    Amended 23:30 Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads from Monday 22 to Friday 26 April

    Last updated: 03:17 03/04/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Lawrence Hill and Bristol Temple Meads, closing various lines overnight from Monday evening until Saturday morning.

    As a result, the 23:30 Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads service will be diverted, arriving at Bristol Temple Meads later than usual.

    Check before you travel:

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

  • GWR – 00:02 and 00:45 London Paddington to Reading 00:18 Reading to London Paddington 00:18 Henley-on-Thames to Reading

    Buses replace early morning trains to / from Burnham and Taplow from Tuesday 23 to Friday 26 April

    Last updated: 03:17 03/04/2024

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

    The following services will not call at Burnham or Taplow:

    Tuesday to Thursday:

    • The 00:02 London Paddington to Reading service.
    • The 00:18 Reading to London Paddington service.

    Tuesday to Friday:

    • 00:45 London Paddington to Reading service.

    Rail replacement buses will run between:

    • Slough and Burnham / Taplow

    Additionally, from Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday the 00:18 Henley-on-Thames to Reading service will terminate at Twyford. Rail connections available Twyford to Reading.

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

  • GWR – 23:34 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway

    Amended 23:34 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway service on Friday 26 April

    Last updated: 03:17 03/04/2024

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

    As a result, the 23:34 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway service will not call at Pangbourne. Replacement buses will run between Tilehurst and Pangbourne, connecting with the train.

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

  • GWR – 00:02 and 00:45 London Paddington to Reading00:18 Reading to London Paddington

    Buses replace early morning trains to / from Burnham and Taplow on Saturday 27 April

    Last updated: 03:17 03/04/2024

    Engineering work is taking place on 2 out of 4 tracks between Slough and Maidenhead, closing some lines.

    The following trains will not call at Burnham or Taplow:

    • The 00:02 and 00:45 London Paddington to Reading
    • The 00:18 Reading to London Paddington

    Rail replacement buses will run between Slough and Burnham / Taplow.

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

  • GWR – 05:08 Reading to Bedwyn06:08 Bedwyn to Reading

    Amended early morning services between Newbury and Bedwyn on Saturday 27 April

    Last updated: 03:17 03/04/2024

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

    As a result the following amendments will apply:

    • The 05:08 Reading to Bedwyn will terminate at Newbury
    • The 06:08 Bedwyn to Reading will start from Newbury

    If you are travelling to / from Kintbury, Hungerford or Bedwyn you should travel by later rail services.

    Check before you travel:

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

  • GWR – 23:12 Bristol Temple Meads to Frome

    Amended 23:12 Bristol Temple Meads to Frome service on Saturday 27 April

    Last updated: 03:17 03/04/2024

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

    As a result, the 23:12 Bristol Temple Meads to Frome service will terminate at Westbury.

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

  • GWR – Elizabeth line between London Paddington and Heathrow Terminal 4 & 5 / ReadingGreat Western Railway between London Paddington and Didcot ParkwayHeathrow Express between London Paddington and Heathrow Terminal 5

    Amended late night / early morning services between London Paddington and Ealing Broadway on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 April

    Last updated: 03:17 03/04/2024

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

    Elizabeth line:

    Sunday only:

    Until 07:40 all services to / from Heathrow Airport / Reading will terminate at Ealing Broadway.

    Great Western Railway;

    Saturday:

    • The 23:45 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington service will terminate at Ealing Broadway.

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

    Sunday:

    • The 06:20 Reading to London Paddington service will depart at 06:38 and will operate later than normal throughout.
    • The 06:38 London Paddington to Reading service will start from Maidenhead. An earlier rail replacement bus service will run between London Paddington and Maidenhead, calling at Slough and Burnham.

    Heathrow Express:

    Sunday only:

    Until 07:20 no service will operate between London Paddington and Heathrow Terminal 5.

    For the rest of the day a normal service will operate every 15 minutes.

    Check before you travel:

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

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

  • AW – Avanti West Coast between London Euston / Crewe / Chester and HolyheadTransport for Wales between Cardiff Central / Birmingham International / Manchester Piccadilly / Crewe and Holyhead

    Buses replace trains between Bangor and Holyhead on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 April

    Last updated: 02:27 06/02/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Bangor and Holyhead, closing all lines.

    Avanti West Coast:

    Buses replace trains between Bangor and Holyhead.

    Transport for Wales:

    Buses replace trains between Bangor and Holyhead.

    Additionally:

    • The 22:29 Crewe to Holyhead (Sunday only) service will not run. A rail replacement bus service will run between Cheser and Holyhead. If you are travelling between Crewe and Chester you should travel on earlier services.
    • The 04:21 Holyhead to Cardiff Central (Monday only) service will run later than normal between Holyhead and Chester.
    • The 04:52 Holyhead to Manchester Airport (Monday only) service will start from Llandudno 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, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

  • XC – Avanti West Coast between London Euston / Birmingham New Street and Crewe / Manchester Piccdilly / Holyhead / Blackpool North / Preston / Lancaster / Glasgow Central / Edinburgh CrossCountry between Plymouth / Paignton / Bournemouth / Southampton Central / Bristol Temple Meads / Reading / Birmingham New Street and Manchester Piccadilly London Northwestern Railway between Coventry / Birmingham New Street and Crewe / Liverpool Lime Street

    No service between Wolverhampton and Stafford on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 April

    Last updated: 10:10 15/03/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Wolverhampton and Stafford, closing all lines.

    Avanti West Coast:

    No service will operate between Wolverhampton and Stafford.

    2 trains per hour will run between London Euston and Birmingham New Street. One of these services every other hour will be extended to / from Wolverhampton.

    There will be no direct service between London Euston and Shrewsbury.

    Services to / from the North / Scotland will start / terminate at Crewe.

    Additionally, the 18:30 London Euston to Glasgow Central service (Saturday only) will terminate at Preston.

    Rail replacement buses will run between:

    • Wolverhampton and Stafford

    CrossCountry:

    Buses replace trains between Wolverhampton and Stafford.

    London Northwestern Railway:

    Trains between Birmingham New Street and Liverpool Lime Street will run between Birmingham New Street and Wolverhampton and between Stafford and Liverpool Lime Street (to a reduced frequency).

    Rail replacement buses will run between Wolverhampton and Stafford.

    On Saturday, the 05:56 Wolverhampton to Birmingham New Street service will not run and the 06:02 Walsall to Wolverhampton service will start from Birmingham New Street (at 06:41).

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

  • AW – Transport for Wales between Bridgend / Barry Island / Cardiff Central and Pontypridd / Treherbert / Aberdare / Merthyr Tydfill

    Buses replace trains between Radyr and Pontypridd on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 April

    Last updated: 02:40 06/02/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Radyr and Pontypridd, closing all lines.

    As a result buses will replace trains between Radyr and Pontypridd all weekend.

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

  • AW – Transport for Wales between Manchester Piccadilly / Hereford / Cardiff Central / Swansea / Carmarthen and Milford Haven / Fishguard Harbour

    Buses replace trains between Carmarthen and Milford Haven / Fishguard Harbour from Saturday 27 to Tuesday 30 April

    Last updated: 02:44 06/02/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Whitland and Milford Haven / Fishguard Harbour, closing all lines.

    As a result, buses will replace trains between Carmarthen and Milford Haven / 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, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

  • AW – Transport for Wales between Penarth / Radyr / Cardiff Central and Coryton / Caerphilly / Bargoed / Rhymney

    No service between Cardiff Queen Street and Coryton / Rhymney on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 April

    Last updated: 02:53 06/02/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Queen Street and Coryton / Rhymney, closing all lines.

    No train services will run between Cardiff Queen Street and Coryton / Rhymney all weekend.

    Rail replacement buses will run between:

    • Cardiff Central and Caerphilly / Bargoed / Rhymney

    Ticket Acceptance:

    You can use Cardiff Bus services between Cardiff Central and Coryton on Saturday. Coryton does not have a service on Sundays.

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

  • GWR – Great Western Railway between Cardiff Central / Bristol Temple Meads and Salisbury / Portsmouth & Southsea / Portsmouth Harbour South Western Railway between London Waterloo / Romsey and Salisbury / Yeovil Junction / Exeter St Davids

    Buses replace trains via Salisbury on Sunday 28 April

    Last updated: 03:17 03/04/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Andover and Romsey / Gillingham, closing some lines.

    Great Western Railway:

    Trains between Cardiff Central / Bristol Temple Meads and Portsmouth Harbour will terminate/start Warminster.

    Trains will then operate between Southampton Central and Portsmouth Harbour.

    Rail replacement buses will run between:

    • Warminster and Southampton Central calling at Salisbury

    South Western Railway:

    Trains services between London Waterloo and Exeter St Davids will start / terminate at Gillingham.

    Train services between Gillingham / Romsey and Salisbury will start / terminate at Romsey.

    Additional services will run between:

    • London Waterloo and Andover

    Buses will replace trains between:

    • Salisbury and Romsey
    • Andover and Gillingham

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

  • GWR – 23:23 Newbury to Reading

    Amended 23:23 Newbury to Reading service on Sunday 28 April

    Last updated: 03:17 03/04/2024

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

    As a result, the 23:23 Newbury to Reading service will be replaced by a bus throughout.

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

  • GWR – 21:15 Penzance to London Paddington “Night Riviera” Sleeper23:50 London Paddington to Penzance “Night Riviera” Sleeper

    Amended late night London Paddington to Penzance "Night Riviera" services on Sunday 28 April

    Last updated: 03:17 03/04/2024

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

    As a result the following amendments will apply:

    • The 21:15 Penzance to London Paddington “Night Riviera” Sleeper service will call at Exeter St Davids earlier than usual, and will then divert between Exeter St Davids and Reading (via Honiton – NOT calling). Normal timings arriving London Paddington.
    • The 23:50 London Paddington to Penzance “Night Riviera” Sleeper service will divert between Reading and Exeter St Davids (via Honiton – NOT calling) and will arrive Exeter St Davids later than normal. Normal timings departing Exeter St Davids and beyond.

    Check before you travel:

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  • GWR – Great Western Railway between Warminster / Westbury and Weymouth / Bristol Temple Meads / Swindon

    Amended services between Warminster / Westbury and Chippenham on Sunday 28 April

    Last updated: 03:17 03/04/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Chippenham and Warminster, closing some lines.

    As a result the following amendments will apply:

    • The 08:10 Warminster to Swindon service will not run. An earlier rail replacement bus service will run between Warminster and Chippenham, calling at Dilton Marsh, Westbury, Trowbridge and Melksham. Rail connection available between Chippenham and Swindon.
    • The 08:39 Westbury to Bristol Temple Meads service will depart later at 09:14 and will operate later than normal throughout.
    • The 10:58 Weymouth to Swindon service will depart at 11:32, operating later than normal to Chippenham where it will terminate. Rail connections available between Chippenham and Swindon.
    • The 09:00 Westbury to Weymouth service will depart at 09:40 and will operate later than normal throughout.
    • The 09:12 Swindon to Westbury service will not run. A rail replacement bus service will run between Chippenham and Westbury, calling at Melksham and Trowbridge. Rail connections available between Swindon and Chippenham.
    • The 13:42 Swindon to Westbury service will start from Chippenham. Earlier rail connections available between Swindon and Chippenham.

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

  • GWR – Great Western Railway to / from London Paddington

    Amended service between London Paddington and Reading on Sunday 28 April

    Last updated: 03:17 03/04/2024

    Engineering work is taking place on 2 out of 4 tracks between Slough and Twyford, closing some lines.

    High Speed services:

    From London Paddington:

    Most trains between London Paddington and Swansea / Carmarthen will depart 7 minutes earlier than normal.

    Most fast trains from London Paddington to Swindon (some beyond) will depart at 8 minutes past the hour and will call additionally at Slough, Maidenhead and Twyford.

    Most trains between London Paddington and Exeter St Davids / Paignton / Plymouth / Penzance will depart 13 minutes earlier than normal.

    Most fast trains between London Paddington and Oxford will depart 6 minutes earlier than normal and will not call at Slough.

    Most trains to Worcester / Great Malvern / Hereford will depart 6 minutes later than normal.

    To London Paddington:

    Trains to London Paddington will arrive London Paddington to revised timings, most later than normal.

    Most fast trains from Oxford to London Paddington will NOT call at Slough.

    Most fast trains from Swindon to London Paddington will call additionally Twyford, Maidenhead and Slough. Most will operate to revised timings.

    Local services:

    For most of the day the hourly service between London Paddington and Didcot Parkway will operate between Reading and Didcot Parkway only. The hourly service of fast trains between London Paddington and Swindon (some beyond, operating in revised timings) will call additionally Slough, Maidenhead and Twyford.

    Check before you travel:

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  • AW – Transport for Wales between Aberystwyth / Shrewsbury and Birmingham International

    Amended Transport for Wales morning services to / from Birmingham New Street on Sunday 28 April

    Last updated: 07:15 05/04/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street, closing some lines on Sunday morning.

    As a result:

    • The 08:09 Shrewsbury to Birmingham International service will terminate at Wolverhampton.
    • The 10:06 Birmingham International to Aberystwyth service will start from Birmingham New Street at 10:22.

    Additionally:

    • An additional train, the 09:46 Wolverhampton to Birmingham New Street service, will run.

    Check before you travel:

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

  • GWR – Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Swansea

    Amended late night / early morning services to / from Bridgend from Monday 29 April to Friday 3 May

    Last updated: 02:37 10/04/2024

    Engineering work is taking place overnight between Cardiff Central and Bridgend and also between Bridgend and Port Talbot Parkway on Monday and Tuesday , closing some lines.

    Monday to Thursday:

    • The 20:48 London Paddington to Swansea service will divert between Cardiff Central and Bridgend (via Ninian Park – NOT calling) departing Bridgend and beyond a few minutes later than normal. On Monday and Tuesday the train will incur a few minutes additional journey time between Bridgend and Port Talbot Parkway
    • The 21:48 London Paddington to Swansea service will use this route as normal (via Ninian Park – NOT calling). On Monday and Tuesday the train will incur a few minutes additional journey time between Bridgend and Port Talbot Parkway.
    • The 22:49 London Paddington to Swansea service (also diverted between Swindon and Bristol Parkway) will further divert between Cardiff Central and Bridgend (via Ninian Park – NOT calling) departing Bridgend and beyond later than normal. On Monday and Tuesday the train will incur a few minutes additional journey time between Bridgend and Port Talbot Parkway.

    Tuesday to Friday:

    • The 03:46 Swansea to London Paddington service will arrive/depart Bridgend a few minutes later than normal. Normal timings departing Cardiff Central and beyond.

    Check before you travel:

    If you are travelling with Great Western Railway, you can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

  • GWR – 22:49 London Paddington to Swansea23:32 London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads

    Amended late night services between Didcot Parkway and Swindon from Monday 29 April to Thursday 2 May

    Last updated: 03:17 03/04/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Didcot Parkway and Swindon and also between Swindon and Chippenham / Bath Spa, closing some lines.

    As a result the following amendments will apply:

    • The 22:49 London Paddington to Swansea service will divert between Swindon and Bristol Parkway. It will call additionally at Chippenham and Bath Spa (for customers to disembark only), then arrive/depart Bristol Parkway and beyond later than normal.
    • The 23:32 London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads service will divert between Reading and Bath Spa (via Newbury – NOT calling). It will NOT call at Didcot Parkway, Swindon and Chippenham. If you are traveling to Didcot Parkway you should use the 23:14 London Paddington to Oxford service which will call additionally at Didcot Parkway.

    A rail replacement bus service will run between Didcot Parkway and Swindon / Chippenham.

    If you are travelling to Bath Spa / Bristol Temple Meads from Didcot Parkway, Swindon or Chippenham you should travel by earlier rail 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, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

  • AW – 22:15 Maesteg to Cheltenham Spa04:22 Cardiff Central to Cheltenham Spa05:37 Cheltenham Spa to Maesteg

    Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Severn Tunnel Junction and Cheltenham Spa from Monday 29 April to Friday 3 May

    Last updated: 03:15 06/02/2024

    Engineering work is taking place overnight between Severn Tunnel Junction and Cheltenham Spa, closing some lines.

    Monday to Thursday:

    • The 22:15 Maesteg to Cheltenham Spa service will terminate at Severn Tunnel Junction.

    Tuesday to Friday:

    • The 04:22 Cardiff Central to Cheltenham Spa service will terminate at Severn Tunnel Junction.
    • The 05:37 Cheltenham Spa to Maesteg service will start from Severn Tunnel Junction.

    Rail replacement buses will run between Severn Tunnel Junction 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, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

  • AW – Transport for Wales between Aberystwyth and Machynlleth / Birmingham International

    Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Aberystwyth and Machynlleth from Monday 29 April to Thursday 2 May

    Last updated: 03:22 06/02/2024

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

    Monday to Wednesday:

    • The 20:08 Birmingham International to Aberystwyth service will terminate at Machynlleth. A rail replacement bus service will run between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth.
    • The 23:40 Aberystwyth to Machynlleth service will be replaced by a bus throughout

    Tuesday and Thursday:

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

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

  • AW – 23:15 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen 04:38 Carmarthen to Swansea 04:47 Carmarthen to Llandovery

    Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Swansea and Carmarthen from Monday 29 April to Friday 3 May

    Last updated: 03:33 06/02/2024

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

    Monday to Thursday:

    • The 23:15 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen service will terminate at Swansea. A rail replacement bus service will run between Swansea and Carmarthen.

    Tuesday to Friday:

    • The 04:38 Carmarthen to Swansea service will be replaced by a bus throughout.
    • The 04:47 Carmarthen to Llandovery service will start from Swansea. A connecting replacement bus service will run from Carmarthen to Llanelli.

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

  • AW – Transport for Wales between Cardiff Central / Shrewsbury and Crewe

    Amended late night / early morning services between Shrewsbury and Crewe from Monday 29 April to Friday 3 May

    Last updated: 03:48 06/02/2024

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

    Monday to Thursday:

    • The 21:55 Cardiff Central to Crewe service is diverted and will run non-stop between Shrewsbruy and Crewe. A rail replacement bus service will run between Shrewsbury and Crewe calling at stations via Nantwich.

    Tuesday to Friday:

    • The 04:54 Crewe to Cardiff Central service will depart earlier from Crewe.
    • The 05:19 Crewe to Shrewsbury will run non-stop between Crewe and Shrewsbury, departing Crewe earlier. A rail replacement bus will run between Crewe and Shrewsbury calling at stations via Nantwich.
    • The 05:28 Shrewsbury to Crewe service will run 20 minutes later throughout.

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

  • GWR – Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Bristol Temple Meads / Plymouth / Penzance

    Amended late night services to / from Exeter St Davids on Monday 29 and Tuesday 30 April

    Last updated: 03:17 03/04/2024

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

    Monday:

    • The 20:03 and 21:04 London Paddington to Plymouth services will arrive/depart Exeter St David’ and beyond approximately 11 minutes later than normal.
    • The 22:00, 23:05 and 23:48 Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids services will arrive Exeter St Davids approximately 11 minutes later than normal.
    • The 23:45 London Paddington to Penzance “Night Riviera” Sleeper service will arrive Exeter St Davids 04:24 (Tue). Normal timings departing Exeter St Davids and beyond.
    • The 21:45 Penzance to London Paddington “Night Riviera” Sleeper service will arrive/depart Taunton later than normal. Normal timings at Reading (for customers to disembark only) and London Paddington.

    Tuesday:

    • The 23:05 and 23:48 Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids services will arrive Exeter St Davids up to 30 minutes later than normal.
    • The 23:45 London Paddington to Penzance “Night Riviera” Sleeper service will arrive/depart Exeter St Davids and Newton Abbot and arrive Plymouth (for customers to disembark only) a few minutes later than normal. Normal arrival times at Liskeard ((for customers to disembark only) and beyond.
    • The 21:45 Penzance to London Paddington “Night Riviera” Sleeper service will arrive/depart Taunton later than normal. Normal timings at Reading (for customers to disembark only) and London Paddington.

    Check before you travel:

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