Rail Disruptions

• 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
  From: 25/05/2023 Read More

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

  Incident: Avanti West Coast between London Euston and Manchester Piccadilly / Chester / Holyhead / Liverpool Lime Street / Blackpool North... Incident detail page

• XC – All CrossCountry routes

  Industrial action suspended: CrossCountry to operate a normal service today

  Last updated: 08:08 | 03/10/2023
  From: 10/08/2023 Read More

  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.

  Incident: All CrossCountry routes Incident detail page

• 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
  From: 29/02/2024 Read More

  Disruption between Westbury and Salisbury has now ended.

  Incident: Great Western Railway between Severn Beach and Salisbury: and between Cardiff Central and Portsmouth Harbour: and between Bristol Temple Meads... Incident detail page

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

  Lines reopened: Disruption between Leominster and Hereford

  Last updated: 09:08 | 18/04/2024
  From: 18/04/2024 Read More

  Disruption between Leominster and Hereford has now ended.

  Incident: Between Llandudno / Holyhead / Chester / Crewe and Cardiff Central Incident detail page

• 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
  From: 21/04/2024 Read More

  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.

  Incident: 22:06 Ebbw Vale Town to Cardiff Central23:02 Cardiff Central to Ebbw Vale Town23:15 Ebbw Vale Town to Cardiff Central Incident detail page

• 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
  From: 22/04/2024 Read More

  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.

  Incident: 21:23 Portsmouth Harbour to Bristol Temple Meads23:06 Bristol Temple Meads to Westbury23:45 Bristol Temple Meads to Frome Incident detail page

• 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
  From: 22/04/2024 Read More

  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.

  Incident: All routes to / from Worcester Foregate Street / Great Malvern / Hereford Incident detail page

• 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
  From: 22/04/2024 Read More

  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.

  Incident: Great Western Railway services via Exeter St Davids Incident detail page

• 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
  From: 22/04/2024 Read More

  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.

  Incident: Between Birmingham International and Manchester Piccadilly: and also between Manchester Airport and Chester / Llandudno / Holyhead Incident detail page

• 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
  From: 22/04/2024 Read More

  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.

  Incident: Between Swansea and Carmarthen / Pembroke Dock / Fishguard Harbour / Llandovery / Shrewsbury: and also between Cardiff Central and... Incident detail page

• 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
  From: 22/04/2024 Read More

  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

  Incident: Great Western Railway between Cardiff Central and Bristol Temple Meads Incident detail page

• GWR – Between Bedwyn / Newbury and Reading: and between Bedwyn and London Paddington

  Disruption between Newbury and Reading

  Last updated: 11:25 | 22/04/2024
  From: 22/04/2024 Read More

  Trains are now running normally following a broken down train at Midgham.

  Incident: Between Bedwyn / Newbury and Reading: and between Bedwyn and London Paddington Incident detail page

• 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
  From: 23/04/2024 Read More

  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.

  Incident: 00:02 and 00:45 London Paddington to Reading 00:18 Reading to London Paddington 00:18 Henley-on-Thames to Reading Incident detail page

• AW – Between Llandudno and Manchester Airport / Manchester Oxford Road

  CLEARED: Disruption between Llandudno and Llandudno Junction

  Last updated: 06:43 | 23/04/2024
  From: 23/04/2024 Read More

  Following signalling staff being unavailable earlier today trains between Llandudno and Llandudno Junction are now able to run as normal.

  Incident: Between Llandudno and Manchester Airport / Manchester Oxford Road Incident detail page

• XC, GWR – CrossCountry between Edinburgh / Glasgow Central / Newcastle / York and Plymouth, and between Manchester Piccadilly and Paignton Great Western Railway between Cardiff Central and Penzance, and between Exmouth / London Paddington and Paington

  Lines reopened: Disruption between Exeter St Davids and Newton Abbot

  Last updated: 11:41 | 23/04/2024
  From: 23/04/2024 Read More

  Following an earlier safety inspection of the track between Exeter St Davids and Newton Abbot trains are now able to run as normal.

  Incident: CrossCountry between Edinburgh / Glasgow Central / Newcastle / York and Plymouth, and between Manchester Piccadilly and Paignton Great Western... Incident detail page

• AW – between Merthyr Tydfill / Aberdare and Barry Island

  Disruption to / from Barry Island expected

  Last updated: 12:14 | 23/04/2024
  From: 23/04/2024 Read More

  Trains can now run as normal following an earlier operational incident at Barry Island.

  Incident: between Merthyr Tydfill / Aberdare and Barry Island Incident detail page

• 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
  From: 26/04/2024 Read More

  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.

  Incident: 23:34 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway Incident detail page

• 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
  From: 27/04/2024 Read More

  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.

  Incident: 00:02 and 00:45 London Paddington to Reading00:18 Reading to London Paddington Incident detail page

• 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
  From: 27/04/2024 Read More

  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

  Incident: 05:08 Reading to Bedwyn06:08 Bedwyn to Reading Incident detail page

• 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
  From: 27/04/2024 Read More

  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.

  Incident: 23:12 Bristol Temple Meads to Frome Incident detail page

• 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
  From: 27/04/2024 Read More

  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

  Incident: Elizabeth line between London Paddington and Heathrow Terminal 4 & 5 / ReadingGreat Western Railway between London Paddington and Didcot... Incident detail page

• 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
  From: 27/04/2024 Read More

  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.

  Incident: Avanti West Coast between London Euston / Crewe / Chester and HolyheadTransport for Wales between Cardiff Central / Birmingham International... Incident detail page

• 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
  From: 27/04/2024 Read More

  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.

  Incident: Avanti West Coast between London Euston / Birmingham New Street and Crewe / Manchester Piccdilly / Holyhead / Blackpool North... Incident detail page

• 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
  From: 27/04/2024 Read More

  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.

  Incident: Transport for Wales between Bridgend / Barry Island / Cardiff Central and Pontypridd / Treherbert / Aberdare / Merthyr Tydfill Incident detail page

• 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
  From: 27/04/2024 Read More

  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.

  Incident: Transport for Wales between Manchester Piccadilly / Hereford / Cardiff Central / Swansea / Carmarthen and Milford Haven / Fishguard... Incident detail page

• 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
  From: 27/04/2024 Read More

  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.

  Incident: Transport for Wales between Penarth / Radyr / Cardiff Central and Coryton / Caerphilly / Bargoed / Rhymney Incident detail page

• 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
  From: 28/04/2024 Read More

  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.

  Incident: Great Western Railway between Cardiff Central / Bristol Temple Meads and Salisbury / Portsmouth & Southsea / Portsmouth Harbour South... Incident detail page

• GWR – 23:23 Newbury to Reading

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

  Last updated: 03:17 | 03/04/2024
  From: 28/04/2024 Read More

  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.

  Incident: 23:23 Newbury to Reading Incident detail page

• 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
  From: 28/04/2024 Read More

  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:

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

  Incident: 21:15 Penzance to London Paddington “Night Riviera” Sleeper23:50 London Paddington to Penzance “Night Riviera” Sleeper Incident detail page

• 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
  From: 28/04/2024 Read More

  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.

  Incident: Great Western Railway between Warminster / Westbury and Weymouth / Bristol Temple Meads / Swindon Incident detail page

• 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
  From: 28/04/2024 Read More

  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:

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

  Incident: Great Western Railway to / from London Paddington Incident detail page

• 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
  From: 28/04/2024 Read More

  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

  Incident: Transport for Wales between Aberystwyth / Shrewsbury and Birmingham International Incident detail page

• 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
  From: 29/04/2024 Read More

  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.

  Incident: Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Swansea Incident detail page

• 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
  From: 29/04/2024 Read More

  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.

  Incident: 22:49 London Paddington to Swansea23:32 London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads Incident detail page

• AW – 22:15 Maesteg 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: 03:39 | 18/04/2024
  From: 29/04/2024 Read More

  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 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.

  Incident: 22:15 Maesteg to Cheltenham Spa05:37 Cheltenham Spa to Maesteg Incident detail page

• 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
  From: 29/04/2024 Read More

  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.

  Incident: Transport for Wales between Aberystwyth and Machynlleth / Birmingham International Incident detail page

• 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
  From: 29/04/2024 Read More

  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.

  Incident: 23:15 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen 04:38 Carmarthen to Swansea 04:47 Carmarthen to Llandovery Incident detail page

• 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
  From: 29/04/2024 Read More

  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.

  Incident: Transport for Wales between Cardiff Central / Shrewsbury and Crewe Incident detail page

• 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
  From: 29/04/2024 Read More

  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

  Incident: Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Bristol Temple Meads / Plymouth / Penzance Incident detail page

• XC – All routes via Coventry

  Buses replace trains to / from Birmingham International / Coventry from Saturday 4 to Monday 6 May

  Last updated: 08:13 | 21/03/2024
  From: 04/05/2024 Read More

  Engineering work is taking place between Coventry and Birmingham New Street, closing all lines.

  Avanti West Coast:

  No trains will run between Rugby and Birmingham New Street.

  A shuttle service will run between Birmingham New Street and Stafford (Saturday and Monday) / Crewe via Alsager (Sunday).

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

  CrossCountry:

  Trains will be amended and diverted, not calling at Coventry or Birmingham International.

  Replacement buses will run between Birmingham New Street and Leamington Spa, serving Birmingham International and Coventry.

  London Northwestern Railway:

  Trains between London Euston / Northampton and Birmingham New Street will run between London Euston / Northampton and Coventry and between Birmingham International and Birmingham New Street (at a reduced level of frequency).

  Trains between Coventry and Birmingham New Street will run between Birmingham International and Birmingham New Street only.

  Rail replacement buses will operate between Coventry and Birmingham International.

  Check before you travel:

  If you are travelling with CrossCountry or London Northwestern Railway, you can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

  If you are travelling with Avanti West Coast, these changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel.

  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.

  Incident: All routes via Coventry Incident detail page

• GWR – Great Western Railway between London Paddington / Didcot Parkway and Oxford / Banbury

  Buses replace late night trains between Didcot Parkway and Oxford on Saturday 4 May

  Last updated: 03:17 | 03/04/2024
  From: 04/05/2024 Read More

  Engineering work is taking place between Didcot Parkway and Oxford, closing all lines on Saturday evening.

  As a result:

  • The 22:04 Banbury to Didcot Parkway service will terminate at Oxford. A replacement bus will run from Oxford to Didcot Parkway.
  • The 22:45 Didcot Parkway to Oxford service will not run, and will be replaced by a bus.
  • The 22:50 London Paddington to Oxford services will terminate at Didcot Parkway.
  • The 23:00 Oxford to London Paddington will start at Didcot Parkway later than usual. A replacement bus will run from Oxford at 23:05 to Didcot Parkway, connecting with the train.
  • The 23:20 Didcot Parkway to Oxford service will not run. You should travel by earlier or later services.
  • The 23:33 London Paddington to Oxford services will terminate at Didcot 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.

  Incident: Great Western Railway between London Paddington / Didcot Parkway and Oxford / Banbury Incident detail page

• XC – Avanti West Coast between London Euston / Birmingham New Street and Liverpool Lime StreetCrossCountry between Bournemouth / Birmingham New Street and Manchester PiccadillyLondon Northwestern Railway between Birmingham New Street and Liverpool Lime Street

  Amended service between Stafford and Crewe from Saturday 4 to Monday 6 May

  Last updated: 12:04 | 17/04/2024
  From: 04/05/2024 Read More

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

  Avanti West Coast:

  Trains between Stafford and Crewe will be diverted to run via Alsager, and will run to an amended timetable.

  Replacement buses will run between Crewe and Preston.

  Trains between Holyhead and London Euston will run between Holyhead and Crewe only.

  CrossCountry:

  Most trains will not call at Crewe, with the exception of the 05:11 Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouth on Saturday and Monday.

  You can use London Northwestern Railway services between Stafford and Crewe.

  London Northwestern Railway:

  The following reduced service will operate:

  Saturday

  Trains between Birmingham New Street and Liverpool Lime Street will run between Birmingham New Street and Stafford and between Crewe and Liverpool Lime Street only.

  Trains between Birmingham New Street and Crewe will run between Birmingham New Street and Stafford only.

  Train services between London Euston / Northampton and Crewe will run between London Euston / Northampton and Stafford only.

  Trains between Stafford and Crewe (via Stoke-on-Trent) will run as normal.

  Rail replacement buses will operate between Stafford and Crewe.

  Sunday

  Trains between Birmingham New Street and Liverpool Lime Street will run between Birmingham New Street and Stafford and between Crewe and Runcorn only.

  Trains between Crewe and Liverpool Lime Street will run between Crewe and Runcorn only.

  Trains between London Euston / Northampton and Crewe will run between Milton Keynes Central / Northampton and Stafford only (engineering work will also be taking place between London Euston and Milton Keynes Central).

  Trains between Stafford and Crewe (via Stoke-on-Trent) will run as normal.

  Rail replacement buses will operate between Stafford and Crewe and between Runcorn and Liverpool South Parkway. You are advised to travel on Merseyrail train services between Liverpool South Parkway and Liverpool Central.

  Monday

  Trains between Birmingham New Street and Liverpool Lime Street will run between Birmingham New Street and Stafford and between Crewe and Runcorn only.

  Trains between Birmingham New Street and Crewe will run between Birmingham New Street and Stafford only.

  Train services between London Euston / Northampton and Crewe will run between London Euston / Northampton and Stafford only.

  Trains between Stafford and Crewe (via Stoke-on-Trent) will run as normal.

  Rail replacement buses will operate between Stafford and Crewe and between Runcorn and Liverpool South Parkway. You are advised to travel on Merseyrail train services between Liverpool South Parkway and Liverpool 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.

  Incident: Avanti West Coast between London Euston / Birmingham New Street and Liverpool Lime StreetCrossCountry between Bournemouth / Birmingham New Street... Incident detail page

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

  Buses replace trains between Cambridge and Audley End / Stansted Airport from Saturday 4 to Monday 6 May

  Last updated: 09:33 | 16/04/2024
  From: 04/05/2024 Read More

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

  CrossCountry:

  Buses will replace trains between Cambridge and Stansted Airport.

  Greater Anglia:

  Replacement buses will run between Cambridge North and Audley End. A few early morning / late night buses will run to / from Cambridge instead of to / from Cambridge North.

  A regular train service will run between Cambridge North and Cambridge.

  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.

  Incident: CrossCountry between Birmingham New Street and Stansted AirportGreater Anglia between Cambridge North / Cambridge and London Liverpool Street Incident detail page

• XC – CrossCountry between Manchester Piccadilly / Nottingham / Birmingham New Street and Southampton Central / Bournemouth South Western Railway between London Waterloo / Eastleigh and Southampton Central / Portsmouth & Southsea / Portsmouth Harbour / Poole / Weymouth; and also between Salisbury and Romsey

  Amended service between Basingstoke and Winchester / Southampton Central / Fareham from Saturday 4 to Monday 6 May

  Last updated: 09:49 | 27/02/2024
  From: 04/05/2024 Read More

  Engineering work is taking place between Basingstoke and Winchester, closing all lines.

  CrossCountry:

  Trains will not call at Winchester or Southampton Airport Parkway. Journey times may be extended by up to one hour.

  You should use South Western Railway rail replacement buses between Basingstoke and Winchester.

  South Western Railway:

  Saturday and Monday:

  Rail replacement buses will run between:

  • Basingstoke and Winchester

  Sunday:

  Rail replacement buses will run between:

  • Basingstoke and Southampton Central
  • Basingstoke and Fareham
  • Romsey and Southampton 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.

  Incident: CrossCountry between Manchester Piccadilly / Nottingham / Birmingham New Street and Southampton Central / Bournemouth South Western Railway between London... Incident detail page

• GWR – Great Western Railway between Reading and Gatwick Airport

  Buses replace trains between Reading and Guildford on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 May

  Last updated: 03:17 | 03/04/2024
  From: 04/05/2024 Read More

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

  Buses will replace trains between Reading and Guildford, with a combination of fast and stopping buses in operation.

  At Wokingham, buses towards Guildford will stop to pick up only, and buses from Guildford will stop to drop off only.

  Check before you travel:

  These changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel.

  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.

  Incident: Great Western Railway between Reading and Gatwick Airport Incident detail page

• AW – East Midlands Railway between Norwich and Liverpool Lime StreetNorthern between Leeds / Manchester Victoria / Helsby and Ellesmere Port / ChesterTransPennine Express between Sheffield and Liverpool Lime StreetTransport for Wales between Manchester Airport / Manchester Piccadilly / Liverpool Lime Street and Chester / Llandudno Junction / Llandudno / Bangor / Holyhead

  Buses replace trains between Manchester Airport / Manchester Piccadilly / Liverpool Lime Street and Chester on Sunday 5 and Monday 6 May

  Last updated: 01:07 | 09/04/2024
  From: 05/05/2024 Read More

  Engineering work is taking place between Chester and Liverpool Lime Street / Manchester Piccadilly, closing various lines over Sunday and Monday.

  East Midlands Railway:

  Train services between Norwich and Nottingham / Liverpool Lime Street will run as normal to Manchester Piccadilly / Manchester Oxford Road, after this they will be diverted running directly to Liverpool Lime Street.

  These trains will call additionally at Newton-le-Willows.

  Rail replacement buses will run between:

  • Newton-le-Willows and Widnes, calling at Warrington Central

  If you are travelling to / from Liverpool South Parkway you should use alternative operators replacement buses.

  Northern:

  Manchester Oxford Road - Liverpool Lime Street:

  Buses will replace trains between Hunts Cross and Liverpool Lime Street. Train services will run between Hunts Cross and Manchester Oxford Road.

  Customers should note that a faster connection between Hunts Cross and Liverpool is possible using Merseyrail services.

  Leeds - Chester:

  Trains that usually run between Leeds and Chester will be amended to run between Leeds and Liverpool Lime Street. You should use other Northern services between Manchester and Chester.

  Helsby - Ellesmere Port:

  On Monday, buses replace trains between Helsby and Ellesmere Port. No service operates on this route on Sundays.

  TransPennine Express:

  Buses will replace trains between Warrington Central and Liverpool Lime Street.

  Transport for Wales:

  Manchester - Chester:

  On Sunday only, buses will replace trains between Manchester Airport / Manchester Piccadilly and Chester.

  Liverpool Lime Street - Chester:

  On Sunday and Monday, buses will replace trains between Liverpool Lime Street and Chester.

  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.

  Incident: East Midlands Railway between Norwich and Liverpool Lime StreetNorthern between Leeds / Manchester Victoria / Helsby and Ellesmere Port /... Incident detail page

• AW – Transport for Wales between Cardiff Central and Crewe / Chester / Manchester Piccadilly

  Amended evening Transport for Wales services between Shrewsbury and Crewe on Sunday 5 May

  Last updated: 09:03 | 27/02/2024
  From: 05/05/2024 Read More

  Engineering work is taking place between Shrewsbury and Crewe, closing all lines on Sunday evening.

  As a result:

  • The 20:30 Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central service will be diverted to run via Wrexham General. A replacement bus will run between Crewe and Shrewsbury.
  • The 21:07 Cardiff Central to Chester service will be diverted to run via Wrexham General. A replacement bus will run from Shrewsbury to Chester via Crewe.
  • The 21:45 Crewe to Shrewsbury service will be replaced by a bus.

  Check before you travel:

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

  Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

  Incident: Transport for Wales between Cardiff Central and Crewe / Chester / Manchester Piccadilly Incident detail page

• XC – CrossCountry between Edinburgh / York and Leeds / Sheffield / Plymouth

  Amended morning CrossCountry services between Leeds and York on Sunday 5 May

  Last updated: 11:09 | 25/03/2024
  From: 05/05/2024 Read More

  Engineering work is taking place between Leeds and York, closing various lines on Sunday morning.

  As a result:

  • The 09:16 Leeds to Edinburgh service will start from Newcastle at 10:42.
  • The 09:21 Sheffield to Edinburgh service will terminate at Leeds.
  • The 09:35 York to Plymouth service will start from Leeds at 10:00.

  Replacement buses will run between Leeds and York.

  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.

  Incident: CrossCountry between Edinburgh / York and Leeds / Sheffield / Plymouth Incident detail page

• GWR – Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Reading

  Amended Great Western Railway services to / from London Paddington on Sunday 5 May

  Last updated: 03:17 | 03/04/2024
  From: 05/05/2024 Read More

  Engineering work is taking place between London Paddington and Maidenhead, closing various lines.

  Early morning:

  • The 06:38 London Paddington to Reading service will start from Maidenhead. An earlier replacement bus will run from London Paddington to Maidenhead, connecting with the train.

  All day:

  High Speed services:

  Trains will be amended to run up to 13 minutes earlier or later than usual. Trains will additionally call at Slough, Maidenhead and Twyford.

  Local services:

  Most trains between London Paddington and Didcot Parkway will run between Reading and Didcot Parkway 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, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

  Incident: Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Reading Incident detail page

• GWR – Great Western Railway between Oxford and London Paddington

  Amended 07:54 Oxford to London Paddington service on Sunday 5 May

  Last updated: 03:17 | 03/04/2024
  From: 05/05/2024 Read More

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

  As a result, the 07:54 Oxford to London Paddington service will start from Didcot Parkway at 08:06.

  You should travel by alternative services between Oxford and Didcot Parkway.

  Check before you travel:

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

  Incident: Great Western Railway between Oxford and London Paddington Incident detail page

• GWR – Great Western Railway between Bristol Temple Meads and Portsmouth Harbour

  Amended 19:34 Bristol Temple Meads to Portsmouth Harbour service on Sunday 5 May

  Last updated: 03:17 | 03/04/2024
  From: 05/05/2024 Read More

  Engineering work is taking place between Eastleigh and St Denys, closing various lines.

  As a result, the 19:34 Bristol Temple Meads to Portsmouth Harbour service will be diverted between Southampton Central and Fareham, not calling at Southampton Airport Parkway, Eastleigh, Hedge End or Botley. The train will call at Fareham and beyond earlier than usual.

  For Southampton Airport Parkway, Eastleigh or Botley, you should use alternative services.

  Check before you travel:

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

  Incident: Great Western Railway between Bristol Temple Meads and Portsmouth Harbour Incident detail page

• GWR, AW – Great Western Railway between London Paddington and SwanseaTransport for Wales between Manchester Piccadilly / Cardiff Central and Swansea / Carmarthen

  Amended evening / morning trains between Cardiff Central / Bridgend and Swansea / Carmarthen from Monday 6 to Friday 10 May

  Last updated: 03:17 | 03/04/2024
  From: 06/05/2024 Read More

  Engineering work is taking place between Bridgend and Swansea, closing various lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

  Great Western Railway:

  Monday to Thursday:

  The 20:48 London Paddington to Swansea service will be diverted after Cardiff Central, and will run a few minutes later than usual from Bridgend onwards.

  The 21:48 London Paddington to Swansea service will be diverted after Cardiff Central, and will run later than usual from Bridgend onwards.

  The 22:49 London Paddington to Swansea service will be diverted after Cardiff Central, and will run later than usual from Bridgend onwards.

  Tuesday to Friday:

  The 03:46 Swansea to London Paddington service will start earlier than usual at 03:41, and will call at Neath, Port Talbot Parkway and Bridgend earlier than usual before being diverted between Bridgend and Cardiff Central. After this, the train will run as normal.

  Transport for Wales:

  Monday to Thursday:

  The 23:15 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen service will be replaced by a bus throughout.

  Tuesday to Friday:

  The 05:32 Swansea to Manchester service will start from Cardiff Central at 06:35.

  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.

  Incident: Great Western Railway between London Paddington and SwanseaTransport for Wales between Manchester Piccadilly / Cardiff Central and Swansea / Carmarthen Incident detail page

• GWR – Great Western Railway between Reading and Redhill / Gatwick Airport

  Amended morning services between Reading and Redhill / Gatwick Airport on Monday 6 May

  Last updated: 03:17 | 03/04/2024
  From: 06/05/2024 Read More

  Engineering work is taking place between Reading and Guildford, closing some lines on Monday morning.

  The 06:27 Reading to Gatwick Airport will start earlier than usual at 06:17, and will call additionally at Crowthorne, Sandhurst, Farnborough North, Ash, Shalford, Chilworth, Gomshall, Dorking West and Betchworth. It will terminate Redhill. Rail connections are available between Redhill and Gatwick Airport.

  The 06:51 Reading to Redhill will not run. Customers to travel by earlier or later services.

  The 07:20 Reading to Gatwick Airport will call additionally at Chilworth and Dorking West.

  The 07:59 Gatwick Airport to Reading will start from Redhill at 08:12. An earlier rail connection will run between Gatwick Airport and Redhill.

  Check before you travel:

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

  Incident: Great Western Railway between Reading and Redhill / Gatwick Airport Incident detail page

• GWR – Great Western Railway between Yeovil Pen Mill / Frome and Filton Abbey Wood / London Paddington

  Amended services between Yeovil Pen Mill / Frome and Westbury from Monday 6 to Friday 10 May

  Last updated: 03:17 | 03/04/2024
  From: 06/05/2024 Read More

  Engineering work is taking place between Westbury and Castle Cary, closing various lines.

  Monday:

  • The 06:12 Frome to London Paddington service will not run. You should travel by later services.
  • The 06:18 Yeovil Pen Mill to Filton Abbey Wood service will start from Westbury at 07:18. For travel between Yeovil Pen Mill / Frome and Westbury, you should travel by earlier or later services. For Bruton, you should travel by later services.

  Tuesday to Friday:

  • The 06:13 Bristol Parkway to Westbury will operate in two parts: 06:13 Bristol Parkway to Bristol Temple Meads and 06:40 Bristol Temple Meads to Westbury. Customers should change at Bristol Temple Meads.
  • The 07:01 Salisbury to Bristol Temple Meads will start Warminster at 07:24.
  • The 09:30 Weymouth to Gloucester will operate in two parts: 09:30 Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meads and Gloucester and 12:07 Bristol Temple Meads to Gloucester. Customers should change at Bristol Temple Meads.
  • The 13:30 Cardiff Central to Portsmouth Harbour and 13:23 Portsmouth Harbour to Cardiff Central will call additionally at Dilton Marsh (on request).
  • The 15:30 Warminster to Bristol Temple Meads will start from Westbury at 15:41. The 15:12 Westbury to Warminster will NOT run.

  Check before you travel:

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

  Incident: Great Western Railway between Yeovil Pen Mill / Frome and Filton Abbey Wood / London Paddington Incident detail page

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

  Amended 23:30 Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads service from Monday 6 and Tuesday 7 May

  Last updated: 03:17 | 03/04/2024
  From: 06/05/2024 Read More

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

  The 23:30 Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads service will run 5 minutes later from Severn Tunnel Junction onwards.

  Check before you travel:

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

  Incident: Great Western Railway between Cardiff Central and Bristol Temple Meads Incident detail page

• GWR – Great Western Railway services to / from Pangbourne

  Buses replace late night / early morning trains to / from Pangbourne from Monday 6 to Friday 10 May

  Last updated: 03:17 | 03/04/2024
  From: 06/05/2024 Read More

  Engineering work is taking place between Tilehurst and Didcot Parkway, closing some lines overnight from Monday evening until Saturday morning.

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

  Monday to Thursday:

  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 Friday:

  The 03:55 Oxford to Reading service.

  Friday:

  The 23:34 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway service.

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

  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.

  Incident: Great Western Railway services to / from Pangbourne Incident detail page

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

  Buses replace late night trains between Swindon and Chippenham / Bath Spa from Monday 6 to Thursday 9 May

  Last updated: 03:17 | 03/04/2024
  From: 06/05/2024 Read More

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

  The 22:38 and 23:32 London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads services will be diverted after Swindon, and will not call at Chippenham or Bath Spa.

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

  Check before you travel:

  These changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel.

  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.

  Incident: Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Bristol Temple Meads Incident detail page

• GWR – Great Western Railway between Swindon and Cheltenham Spa

  Amended 23:42 Swindon to Cheltenham Spa service from Monday 6 to Thursday 9 May

  Last updated: 03:17 | 03/04/2024
  From: 06/05/2024 Read More

  Engineering work is taking place between Swindon and Gloucester, closing all lines via Kemble.

  As a result, the 23:42 Swindon to Cheltenham Spa service will be diverted via Bristol Parkway (calling), and will not call at Kemble, Stroud or Stonehouse. On Tuesday only, the train will terminate at Gloucester. For travel between Gloucester and Cheltenham Spa, you should travel on earlier train services.

  A replacement bus will run from Swindon to Cheltenham Spa (disembark only at Gloucester). On Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, you should use the train for Cheltenham Spa where possible.

  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.

  Incident: Great Western Railway between Swindon and Cheltenham Spa Incident detail page

• GWR – Great Western Railway between Bristol Temple Meads and Westbury / Frome / Portsmouth Harbour

  Buses replace late night trains between Bath Spa / Bristol Temple Meads and Westbury from Monday 6 to Thursday 9 May

  Last updated: 03:17 | 03/04/2024
  From: 06/05/2024 Read More

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

  As a result:

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

  The 23:06 Bristol Temple Meads to Frome service (Monday and Tuesday only) will terminate at Bath Spa. A replacement bus will run from Bath Spa to Westbury.

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

  Replacement bus stop info:

  At Freshford, replacement buses will call at the Old Bakery instead of the station, and at Westwood Village instead of Avoncliff station.

  Check before you travel:

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

  Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

  Incident: Great Western Railway between Bristol Temple Meads and Westbury / Frome / Portsmouth Harbour Incident detail page

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

  Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Crewe and Chester from Tuesday 7 to Friday 10 May

  Last updated: 04:11 | 12/02/2024
  From: 07/05/2024 Read More

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

  Tuesday to Thursday:

  The 21:15 Cardiff Central to Chester service will terminate at Crewe. A replacement bus will run from Crewe to Chester.

  The 23:30 Crewe to Chester service will be replaced by a bus.

  Wednesday to Friday:

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

  Check before you travel:

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

  Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

  Incident: Transport for Wales between Cardiff Central / Crewe and Chester Incident detail page

• GWR – Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Reading, and also between Henley-on-Thames and Reading

  Amended early morning services in the Burnham / Taplow / Twyford area from Tuesday 7 to Friday 10 May

  Last updated: 03:17 | 03/04/2024
  From: 07/05/2024 Read More

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

  The 00:02 and 00:45 London Paddington to Reading, and the 00:18 Reading to London Paddington service will not call at Burnham or Taplow. Replacement buses will run between Slough and Burnham / Taplow.

  The 00:18 Henley-on-Thames to Reading service will terminate at Twyford for rail connections towards 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.

  Incident: Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Reading, and also between Henley-on-Thames and Reading Incident detail page

• GWR – Great Western Railway between London Paddington / Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids / Penzance

  Amended late night trains in the Tiverton Parkway / Exeter St Thomas area on Tuesday 7 and Wednesday 8 May

  Last updated: 03:17 | 03/04/2024
  From: 07/05/2024 Read More

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

  As a result:

  • The 23:48 Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids service will arrive at Exeter St Davids at 01:43 (Wednesday and Thursday morning).

  "Night Riviera" Sleeper services:

  • The 23:45 London Paddington to Penzance service will arrive at Exeter St Davids at 04:23. Normal timings from Exeter St Davids to Penzance.

  Check before you travel:

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

  Incident: Great Western Railway between London Paddington / Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids / Penzance Incident detail page