Rail Disruptions
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XC – Avanti West Coast between London Euston and Manchester Piccadilly / Chester / Holyhead / Liverpool Lime Street / Blackpool North / Glasgow Central / Edinburgh CrossCountry between Birmingham International and Manchester PiccadillyLondon Northwestern Railway between London Euston / Birmingham New Street and Crewe / Liverpool Lime Street
Delays between Stafford and Crewe
Last updated: 08:08 03/10/2023Disruption following a vehicle striking a bridge between Stafford and Crewe earlier today has now ended.
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XC – All CrossCountry routes
Industrial action suspended: CrossCountry to operate a normal service today
Last updated: 08:08 03/10/2023Industrial 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.
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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 03/04/2024Disruption between Westbury and Salisbury has now ended.
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AW – Between Llandudno / Holyhead / Chester / Crewe and Cardiff Central
Lines reopened: Disruption between Leominster and Hereford
Last updated: 09:08 18/04/2024Disruption between Leominster and Hereford has now ended.
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GWR – Great Western Railway routes.
Industrial action to affect Great Western Railway until Saturday 11 May
Last updated: 10:44 08/05/2024Strike action to affect Great Western Railway has been announced by the ASLEF union.
Today, Strike day, Wednesday 8 May
On Wednesday 8 May, between 07:00 and 19:00, an extremely limited service will operate across the Great Western Railway network.
A very limited service will run only on the following routes between:
- Reading and Oxford
- Reading and Basingstoke
- Reading and Redhill (peak time only)
- Reading and Newbury
- Westbury and Swindon (peak time only)
- Cardiff and Bristol
- Exeter St Davids and Barnstaple
- Exeter St Davids and Exmouth (calling at Exeter Central, Digby and Topsham only)
- Penzance / St Erth and St Ives (09:30 to 12:30 and 15:30 to 19:00)
Thursday 9 - Friday 10 May:
The Night Riviera Sleeper is cancelled on all days.
Services on the days before and after strikes could also be affected by a limited number of short-notice cancellations and alterations due to industrial action short of a strike.
Saturday 11 May:
Normal level of service. Some alterations and cancellations.
More information:
More strike day information can be found by visiting the Great Western Railway website.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.
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XC – CrossCountry network.
Industrial action to affect CrossCountry until Saturday 11 May
Last updated: 12:00 08/05/2024Strike action and an overtime ban to affect CrossCountry services has been announced by the ASLEF Union.
Today, Wednesday 8 May (Strike day):
There will be no CrossCountry service in operation on Wednesday 8 May, please seek alternative travel arrangements.
Thursday 9 to Saturday 11 May (excluding Wednesday 8 May):
A revised timetable will run, this can be viewed here.
More information:
More strike day information can be found on the CrossCountry website
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey for all days between today, Wednesday and Saturday 11 May using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.
Please also take note of any Service Updates that may be showing with a warning triangle on your displayed journeys.
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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: 10:49 01/05/2024Engineering 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.
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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: 10:37 01/05/2024Engineering 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
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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 03/04/2024Engineering 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.
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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: 11:36 01/05/2024Engineering work is taking place between Swindon and Bristol Temple Meads, closing various lines.
The 22:28 and 23:32 London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads services will be diverted after Swindon, and will not call at Chippenham or Bath Spa.
Replacement buses will run between Swindon and Bristol Temple Meads via Chippenham and Bath Spa.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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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 03/04/2024Engineering 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.
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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 03/04/2024Engineering 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.
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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 12/02/2024Engineering 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.
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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 03/04/2024Engineering 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.
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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 03/04/2024Engineering 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
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GWR – Great Western Railway between Reading and Shalford / Gatwick Airport
CANCELLED: Engineering work between Reading and Shalford / Gatwick Airport on Friday 10 May
Last updated: 11:02 29/04/2024Engineering work scheduled to take place between Reading and Guildford has been cancelled, and will not take place.
As a result, trains will run as normal.
Check before you travel:
The Journey Planner has been amended to reflect the cancellation of the engineering work. To find options for your journey, please use the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
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XC – CrossCountry between Birmingham New Street and Stansted AirportGreater Anglia between Cambridge North / Cambridge and London Liverpool Street
Buses replace trains between Cambridge and Stansted Airport on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 May
Last updated: 09:37 25/04/2024Engineering work is taking place between Cambridge and Stansted Airport, closing all lines.
CrossCountry:
Buses 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.
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AW – Avanti West Coast between London Euston / Birmingham New Street / Crewe and HolyheadTransport for Wales between Cardiff Central / Birmingham International / Crewe / Chester / Manchester Airport / Manchester Piccadilly and Bangor / Holyhead
Buses replace trains between Rhyl and Holyhead on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 May
Last updated: 11:51 02/05/2024Engineering work is taking place between Bangor and Holyhead, closing all lines.
Avanti West Coast:
Buses will replace trains between Rhyl and Holyhead.
Transport for Wales:
Buses will replace trains between:
- Rhyl and Holyhead
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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GWR – Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Reading
Buses replace early morning trains to / from Burnham / Taplow on Saturday 11 May
Last updated: 03:17 03/04/2024Engineering work is taking place between Slough and Maidenhead, closing some lines.
As a result, the following trains will not call at Burnham or Taplow:
- The 00:02 London Paddington to Reading service.
- The 00:18 Reading to London Paddington service.
- The 00:45 London Paddington to Reading service.
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.
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GWR – Great Western Railway between Reading and Gatwick Airport
Buses replace trains between Reading and Guildford on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 May
Last updated: 12:03 02/05/2024Engineering work is taking place between Reading and Guildford, closing all lines.
Buses will replace trains between Reading and Guildford:
- Fast buses will run between Reading and Guildford only.
- Semi-fast buses will run between Reading and Guildford, calling at Wokingham, Blackwater and North Camp.
- Stopping buses will run between between Reading and Guildford , calling at Wokingham, then all stations between Wokingham and Ash.
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.
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AW – Transport for Wales between Barry Island / Penarth / Radyr / Cardiff Central and Coryton / Caerphilly / Ystrad Mynach / Bargoed / Rhymney
No service between Cardiff Queen Street and Coryton / Rhymney on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 May
Last updated: 12:07 27/02/2024Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Queen Street and Coryton / Rhymney, closing all lines.
Saturday only:
Services between Radyr and Coryton will run between Radyr and Cardiff Queen Street only. You should use Cardiff Bus services between Cardiff Central and Coryton to complete your journey.
Saturday and Sunday:
Buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central and Rhymney, calling at Caerphilly, Ystrad Mynach and Bargoed.
A reduced train service will also operate between Penarth and Cardiff 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.
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AW – Between Llandudno Junction and Blaenau Ffestiniog
Buses replace trains between Llandudno Junction and Blaenau Ffestiniog on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 May
Last updated: 11:46 02/05/2024Engineering work is taking place between Llandudno Junction and Blaenau Ffestiniog, closing all lines.
Buses replace trains between Llandudno Junction and Blaenau Ffestiniog.
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.
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XC – All services to / from Glasgow Central
Amended services between Preston and Edinburgh / Glasgow Central on Sunday 12 May
Last updated: 08:52 22/03/2024Engineering work is taking place between Oxenholme for Lake District and Motherwell, closing various lines.
Avanti West Coast:
An amended train timetable will operate, with most trains running between London Euston / Birmingham New Street and Preston / Lancaster. A few trains will run to / from Oxenholme for Lake District.
Replacement buses will operate between:
- Preston and Carlisle
- Carlisle and Glasgow Central
CrossCountry:
Trains will be diverted between Edinburgh and Glasgow Central, and will not call at Motherwell.
Replacement buses will run between Edinburgh and Motherwell.
TransPennine Express:
Sunday:
Trains will operate between Manchester and Oxenholme only.
Rail replacement buses will run between:
- Oxenholme and Carlisle
- Carlisle and Edinburgh
Monday:
The 04:22 Glasgow Central to Manchester Airport will start from Carlisle at 06:22.
Information on how LNER services are affected can be found here.
Information on how ScotRail services are affected can be found here.
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.
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GWR – Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Reading
Amended 06:38 London Paddington to Reading service on Sunday 12 May
Last updated: 03:17 03/04/2024Engineering work is taking place between London Paddington and Maidenhead, closing all lines early on Sunday morning.
As a result, the 06:38 London Paddington to Reading service will start from Maidenhead at 07:10. An earlier replacement bus will run from London Paddington to Maidenhead.
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.
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GWR – Great Western Railway between Swansea and London Paddington
Amended early morning Great Western Railway services between Swansea and Cardiff Central on Sunday 12 May
Last updated: 03:17 03/04/2024Engineering work is taking place between Swansea and Cardiff Central, closing some lines early on Sunday morning.
As a result:
- The 07:55 Swansea to London Paddington service will start from Cardiff Central. Earlier replacement buses will run between Swansea and Cardiff Central (one bus direct, the other will call at Neath, Port Talbot Parkway and Bridgend. Both buses will connect with the train at Cardiff Central).
- The 08:32 Swansea to London Paddington service will be retimed to start a few minutes earlier than usual.
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.
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XC, GWR, AW – CrossCountry between Penzance / Plymouth / Paignton / Cardiff Central / Bristol Temple Meads and Birmingham New Street / Nottingham / Leeds / Newcastle / EdinburghGreat Western Railway between London Paddington / Bristol Temple Meads and Gloucester / Cheltenham Spa / Worcester Foregate Street / Great Malvern / Hereford.Transport for Wales between Maesteg / Cardiff Central and Cheltenham Spa
Buses replace trains between Bristol Parkway / Gloucester and Cheltenham Spa / Worcestershire Parkway / Worcester Foregate Street before 16:00 on Sunday 12 May
Last updated: 12:20 02/05/2024Engineering work is taking place between Ashchurch for Tewkesbury and Worcester Shrub Hill, and between Gloucester and Cheltenham Spa, closing various lines.
CrossCountry:
Before 16:00: Buses will replace trains between Worcestershire Parkway and Cheltenham Spa / Bristol Parkway.
Great Western Railway:
Before 16:00: Buses will replace trains between Gloucester and Worcester Shrub Hill via Cheltenham Spa, Ashchurch for Tewkesbury and Worcester Foregate Street.
Transport for Wales:
Until 17:00: buses will replace trains between Cheltenham Spa and Gloucester, these buses will be provided by Great Western Railway.
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.
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AW – Transport for Wales between Manchester Piccadilly / Newport / Cardiff Central / Swansea / Carmarthen and Haverfordwest / Milford Haven
Buses replace trains between Carmarthen and Haverfordwest / Milford Haven on Sunday 12 May
Last updated: 12:10 27/02/2024Engineering work is taking place between Carmarthen and Haverfordwest / Milford Haven, closing all lines.
As a result, buses will replace trains between Carmarthen and Haverfordwest / Milford Haven all day.
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.
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GWR – Great Western Railway services to / from London Paddington
Amended Great Western Railway services to / from London Paddington on Sunday 12 May
Last updated: 01:47 01/05/2024Engineering work is taking place between Slough and Twyford, closing various lines.
High Speed:
Most High Speed trains to / from London Paddington will be retimed to run up to 13 minutes earlier or later than usual. Some services will additionally call at stations between London Paddington and Reading.
Local services:
Most trains between London Paddington and Didcot Parkway will run between Reading and Didcot Parkway only. High Speed services will additionally call at stations between London Paddington and Reading.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
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GWR – Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Swansea
Amended 22:49 London Paddington to Swansea service on Monday 13 May
Last updated: 03:17 03/04/2024Engineering work is taking place between Swindon and Bristol Parkway, closing some lines on Monday evening.
As a result, the 22:49 London Paddington to Swansea service will be diverted after Swindon, and will call at Bristol Parkway and beyond later than usual.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
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GWR – Great Western Railway between Reading and Redhill / Gatwick Airport
Amended early morning services between Reading on Gatwick Airport on Monday 13 May
Last updated: 03:17 03/04/2024Engineering 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 additionally call at Crowthorne, Sandhurst, Farnborough North, Ash, Shalford, Chilworth, Gomshall, Dorking West and Betchworth. It will terminate at Redhill. Rail connections between Redhill and Gatwick Airport are available. The 06:51 Reading to Redhill will not run. You should 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 is available between Gatwick Airport and Redhill.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
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GWR – Great Western Railway between Bedwyn and Newbury / Reading
Buses replace late night trains between Bedwyn and Newbury / Reading from Monday 13 to Thursday 16 May
Last updated: 03:17 03/04/2024Engineering work is taking place between Bedwyn and Newbury, closing all lines on Monday to Thursday evenings.
As a result:
- The 21:53 and 22:47 Newbury to Bedwyn will not run and will be replaced by road transport, calling all stations.
- The 22:30 London Paddington to Bedwyn will terminate Newbury. Road transport will run from Newbury to Bedwyn, calling at all stations.
- The 22:25 Bedwyn to Newbury will not run and will be replaced by earlier road transport, calling all stations.
- The 23:17 Bedwyn to Reading will start from Newbury at 23:34. Earlier road transport will run from Bedwyn, Hungerford and Kintbury to Newbury to connect into the train. There will also be road transport at 23:38 from Bedwyn to Reading, calling Hungerford and Kintbury, then setting down only at Newbury, Thatcham and Reading.
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.
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GWR – Great Western Railway between Swindon and Cheltenham Spa
Amended 23:42 Swindon to Cheltenham Spa service from Monday 13 to Thursday 16 May
Last updated: 03:17 03/04/2024Engineering work is taking place between Stonehouse and Gloucester, closing all lines on Monday to Thursday evenings.
The 23:42 Swindon to Cheltenham Spa service will depart earlier than usual, and will be diverted, not calling at Kemble, Stroud or Stonehouse. The train will then terminate at Gloucester.
A replacement bus will run between Swindon and Cheltenham via Kemble and Gloucester. For Gloucester, you should use the train service 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.
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AW – Transport for Wales between Cardiff Central / Shrewsbury and Manchester Piccadilly
Buses replace late night trains between Manchester Piccadilly and Crewe from Monday 13 to Thursday 16 May
Last updated: 02:43 10/04/2024Engineering work is taking place between Crewe and Manchester Piccadilly, closing some lines.
- The 20:05 Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly service will terminate at Crewe. A rail replacement bus service will run between Crewe and Manchester Piccadilly, calling at Wilmslow and Stockport.
- The 22:32 Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury service will start from Crewe at 23:18. A rail replacement bus service will run between Manchester Piccadilly and Wilmslow, calling at Stockport. This bus service will not connect in to the train service. If you are travelling from Manchester Piccadilly to stations beyond Crewe, you should travel on the 21:30 Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury service.
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.
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GWR – Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Swansea
Amended 22:49 London Paddington to Swansea service on Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 May
Last updated: 03:17 03/04/2024Engineering work is taking place between Swindon and Bristol Parkway, closing some lines on Wednesday and Thursday evenings.
The 22:49 London Paddington to Swansea service will be diverted after Swindon, and will call at Bristol Parkway and beyond later than usual.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
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AW – 21:38 Merthyr Tydfil to Bridgend
Amended 21:38 Merthyr Tydfil to Bridgend service on Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 May
Last updated: 01:39 20/02/2024Engineering work is taking place between Barry and Bridgend, closing some lines.
As a result, the 21:38 Merthyr Tydfil to Bridgend service will terminate at Barry.
A rail replacement bus service will run between Barry and Bridgend, calling at Rhoose Cardiff International Airport and Llantwit Major.
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.
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XC – CrossCountry between Birmingham New Street and Stansted AirportGreater Anglia between Cambridge North / Cambridge and London Liverpool Street
Buses replace trains between Cambridge and Stansted Airport on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 May
Last updated: 12:05 14/03/2024Engineering work is taking place between Cambridge and Stansted Airport, closing all lines.
CrossCountry:
Buses 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.
It is not yet known how Great Northern or Thameslink will be affected by this engineering work.
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.
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XC – All CrossCountry routes via Cheltenham Spa
Buses replace trains between Birmingham New Street / Worcestershire Parkway and Cheltenham Spa on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 May
Last updated: 12:03 04/03/2024Engineering work is taking place between Birmingham New Street and Gloucester, closing some lines.
Buses will replace trains between Birmingham New Street / Worcestershire Parkway and Cheltenham Spa.
On Sunday until 16:00, Buses will replace trains between Worcestershire Parkway and Bristol 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.
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AW – Avanti West Coast between London Euston / Birmingham New Street / Crewe and HolyheadTransport for Wales between Cardiff Central / Birmingham International / Crewe / Chester / Manchester Airport / Manchester Piccadilly and Bangor / Holyhead
Buses replace trains between Bangor and Holyhead on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 May
Last updated: 11:40 26/02/2024Engineering work is taking place between Bangor and Holyhead, closing all lines.
Avanti West Coast:
On Saturday, buses will replace trains between Bangor and Holyhead.
On Sunday, buses will replace trains between Llandudno Junction / Bangor and Holyhead.
Transport for Wales:
All day Saturday and until 17:00 on Sunday, buses replace trains between Bangor and Holyhead, after 17:00 buses will operate between Lllandudno Junction and Holyhead.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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GWR – Great Western Railway services between London Paddington and Reading / Didcot Parkway
Buses replace trains to / from Burnham / Taplow on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 May
Last updated: 03:17 03/04/2024Engineering work is taking place between Slough and Maidenhead, closing various lines.
The following trains will not call at Burnham or Taplow:
Saturday:
The 23:45 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington. Please note this service terminates at Ealing Broadway, you should use London Underground services for onward travel into London.
Sunday:
The 00:34 London Paddington to Reading service.
Replacement buses will run between Slough and Burnham / Taplow.
After this time, Taplow station is closed, and no trains / buses will run to / from the station.
The following trains will not call at Burnham:
The 06:20 (departing 06:36) Reading to London Paddington service.
The 06:38 London Paddington (starting Ealing Broadway) to Reading service.
The 23:53 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington service.
Replacement buses will run between Slough and Burnham.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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GWR – Between Bristol Temple Meads and Worcester Shrub Hill / Foregate Street / Great Malvern
Buses replace trains between Cheltenham Spa and Worcester Foregate Street on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 May
Last updated: 03:17 03/04/2024Engineering work is taking place between Ashchurch for Tewkesbury and Worcester Shrub Hill, closing all lines.
Buses will replace trains between Cheltenham Spa and Worcester Foregate Street. Some buses are extended through to Gloucester.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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GWR – Between London Paddington and Swansea / Carmarthen andbetween Portsmouth Harbour and Cardiff Central
Buses replace trains between Bristol Parkway and Newport from late night on Saturday 18 until 12:45 on Sunday 19 May
Last updated: 07:48 02/05/2024Engineering work is taking place between Pilning and Severn Tunnel Junction until 14:25, closing all lines.
Late night Saturday
The following trains will be amended:
20:23 Portsmouth Harbour to Cardiff Central will terminate Bristol Temple Meads. Road transport from Bristol Temple Meads to Filton Abbey Wood, Patchway, setting down only at Severn Tunnel Junction, Newport and Cardiff Central.
The 21:59 Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads will not run and will be replaced by road transport from Cardiff Central, picking up only at Newport and Severn Tunnel Junction, then calling Patchway before setting down only at Filton Abbey Wood and Bristol Temple Meads.
The 22:47 Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads will not run and will be replaced by road transport, picking up only at Newport, then fast to Bristol Temple Meads.
On Sunday until 14:25
Trains between Cardiff Central and Portsmouth Harbour / Taunton will operate to an amended timetable. Replacement buses will be provided between Bristol Parkway and Newport.
Trains between London Paddington and Swansea / Carmarthen will depart earlier than normal and will divert between Swindon and Newport.
The trains will not call at Bristol Parkway.
Where no other London Paddington - Bristol Parkway service exists, Bristol Parkway customers should travel via Bristol Temple Meads and connecting services.
Road transport will operate between Bristol Parkway and Newport (fast) taking 45 minutes.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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XC – Avanti West Coast between London Euston / Birmingham New Street and Glasgow Central / EdinburghCrossCountry between Plymouth and Glasgow CentralLNER between London Kings Cross and Glasgow CentralScotRail between Edinburgh and Glasgow Central via Shotts / Carstairs andbetween Carlisle and Dumfries / Glasgow CentralTransPennine Express between Manchester Airport and Glasgow Central / Edinburgh
Amended services between Preston and Edinburgh / Glasgow Central on Sunday 19 May
Last updated: 12:49 26/04/2024Engineering work is taking place between Carstairs and Motherwell, closing some lines.
Avanti West Coast:
No train service at Penrith, Carlisle, Lockerbie, Motherwell, Glasgow Central, Haymarket and Edinburgh.
An amended train timetable will operate, with most trains running between London Euston / Birmingham New Street and Preston / Lancaster. A few trains will run to / from Oxenholme Lake District.
Replacement buses will run between Preston and Carlisle, and between Carlisle and Glasgow Central.
CrossCountry:
Trains will not call at Motherwell. A replacement bus service will operate between Edinburgh and Motherwell.
LNER:
You can see how LNER are affected here.
TransPennine Express:
Trains will run between Manchester and Oxenholme only.
Replacement buses will run between:
- Oxenholme and Carlisle.
- Carlisle and Edinburgh.
ScotRail:
Buses will replace trains between Wishaw and Lanark, calling at Carluke.
Trains at Wishaw will arrive / depart from platform 2.
Train services will run between Glasgow Central and Wishaw, calling at Cambuslang, Uddingston, Bellshill, Motherwell and Shieldmuir.
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.
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AW – Between Manchester Piccadilly / Cardiff Central / Carmarthen and Milford Haven
Buses replace trains between Carmarthen and Milford Haven on Sunday 19 May
Last updated: 12:58 26/02/2024Engineering work is taking place between Claberston Road and Milford Haven, closing all lines.
Buses replace trains between Carmarthen and Milford Haven.
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.
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AW – Between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town
Buses replace trains between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town until 13:30 on Sunday 19 May
Last updated: 01:28 26/02/2024Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town until 13:30, closing some lines.
Buses will replace trains until 13:30 between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town.
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.
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GWR – Between Reading and Basingstoke / Bedwyn / Newbury
Amended morning service to / from Reading on Sunday 19 May
Last updated: 03:17 03/04/2024Engineering work is taking place in he Reading area, closing some lines.
The 07:37 and 08:37 Reading to Basingstoke, also 08:06 Basingstoke to Reading will not run and will be replaced by one bus each way at 07:37 Reading to Basingstoke and 07:47 Basingstoke to Reading.
Buses will call Reading Green Park, Mortimer, Bramley and Basingstoke. Reading West customers travel by road / rail services between Reading and Newbury or later rail services between Reading and Basingstoke.
The 08:06 Reading to Newbury will not run and will be replaced by earlier road transport at 07:55 from Reading to Newbury calling all stations except Newbury Racecourse.
The 08:34 Reading to Bedwyn will start from Newbury at 08:57 (connects out of the above 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.
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GWR – Between London Paddington and Penzance
Amended Night Riviera Sleeper service on Sunday 19 May
Last updated: 03:17 03/04/2024Engineering work is taking place between Taunton and Exeter St Davids, closing some lines.
The 21:15 Penzance to London Paddington “Night Riviera” Sleeper service will depart Exeter St Davids a few minutes earlier than normal, 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 from Exeter St Davids. Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
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GWR – Between London Paddington and Penzance
Amended 07:51 & 08:51 London Paddington to Penzance trains on Sunday 19 May
Last updated: 03:17 03/04/2024Engineering work is taking place between Reading and Theale, closing some lines.
The 07:51(departing 07:52) London Paddington to Penzance will divert between Reading and Westbury (via Swindon - not calling). It will not call at Newbury and Pewsey.
The 08:51 London Paddington to Penzance will depart earlier at 08:43 and will call additionally at Newbury and Pewsey.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
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GWR – Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Didcot Parkway
Buses replace early morning / late night trains to / from Pangbourne on Sunday 19 May
Last updated: 03:17 03/04/2024Engineering work is taking place between Reading and Didcot Parkway, closing some lines on Sunday evening.
As a result, the following trains will not call at Pangbourne:
Morning:
- The 07:38 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway
- The 08:18 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington service.
Evening:
- The 22:33 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway service.
- The 23:31 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway service.
- The 23:53 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington service.
Replacement buses will run between Tilehurst and Pangbourne.
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.
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GWR – 00:07 Marlow to Maidenhead
CANCELLED: Engineering work affecting the 00:07 Marlow to Maidenhead service on Sunday 19 May
Last updated: 03:17 03/04/2024Engineering work scheduled to take place between Bourne End and Maidenhead has been cancelled, and will not take place.
The 00:07 Marlow to Maidenhead will run as normal.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
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GWR – Various Great Western Railway routes to / from London Paddington
Amended Great Western Railway service to / from London Paddington on Sunday 19 May
Last updated: 03:17 03/04/2024Engineering work is taking place between London Paddington and Ealing Broadway, closing some lines.
High Speed Services:
From London Paddington:
Many trains from London Paddington will depart in revised timings.
Most fast trains from London Paddington to Swindon (a few beyond) will depart earlier and will call additionally Slough, Maidenhead and Twyford.
Most fast trains from London Paddington to Oxford will not run.
Most trains to Worcester / Great Malvern / Hereford will not call at Radley. (Additional trains will operate from Didcot Parkway and Radley to Oxford).
To London Paddington:
Trains to London Paddington will arrive London Paddington in revised timings, most later than normal.
Most fast trains from Oxford to London Paddington will not run.
Most trains from Hereford / Great Malvern / Worcester to London Paddington will not call at Radley. (Additional trains will operate from Oxford and Radley to Didcot Parkway).
Most fast trains from Swindon to London Paddington will call additionally Twyford, Maidenhead and Slough. Some will operate in 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.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
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AW – 04:50 Carmarthen to Milford Haven
Amended 04:50 Carmarthen to Milford Haven from Monday 20 to Thursday 23 May
Last updated: 12:40 26/02/2024Engineering work is taking place between Carmarthen and Milford Haven, closing all lines.
The 04:50 Carmarthen to Milford Haven will not run and 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.
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AW – 22:43 Llandovery to Swansea23:15 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen
Amended late night Transport for Wales services via Swansea from Monday 20 to Thursday 23 May
Last updated: 01:12 26/02/2024Engineering work is taking place between Carmarthen and Swansea, closing some lines.
The 22:43 Llandovery to Swansea service will terminate at Llanelli with a replacecement bus providing onward travel to Swansea and intermediate stations.
The 23:15 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen to be diverted, a rail replacement bus will be provided between Swansea and Carmarthen and intermediate stations.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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AW – Between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town
Buses replace trains between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town after 20:00 each night from Monday 20 to Thursday 23 May
Last updated: 06:34 01/03/2024Engineering work is taking place from 20:00 each night between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town, closing all lines.
After 20:00 each night, buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town.
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.
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GWR – Between London Paddington and Swansea
Amended late night / early morning Great Western Railway service to / from Swansea from Monday 20 to Friday 24 May
Last updated: 03:17 03/04/2024Engineering work is taking place overnight between Briton Ferry and Swansea, closing some lines.
Monday to Thursday
The 21:48 and 22:49 London Paddington to Swansea will terminate Port Talbot Parkway.
A replacement bus service will run from Port Talbot Parkway to Neath and Swansea. Road journey times: Port Talbot Parkway - Neath 15 minutes and Neath - Swansea 22 minutes.
Tuesday to Friday
The 03:46 Swansea to London Paddington will start from Cardiff Central at normal time (05:07). If you are travelling from Swansea, Neath, Port Talbot Parkway and Bridgend, you will need to travel on later services.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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GWR – 23:40 Exeter St Davids to Exmouth00:19 Exmouth to Exeter St Davids
Amended late night / early morning service to / from Exmouth from Monday 20 to Thursday 23 May
Last updated: 03:17 03/04/2024Engineering work is taking place between Exmouth and Exeter St Davids, closing all lines.
The 23:40 Exeter St Davids will not run and will be replaced by 2 replacement buses.
The 00:19 Exmouth to Exeter St Davids will not run and will be replaced by two replacement buses.
The buses will operate between:-
- Exmouth to Exeter St Davids calling Lympstone Commando, Topsham, Digby & Sowton and Exeter Central.
- Exmouth to Exeter St Davids calling all stations.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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GWR – Between London Paddington and Oxford
Amended late night / early morning Great Western Railway service to / from Oxford from Monday 20 to Friday 24 May
Last updated: 03:17 03/04/2024Engineering work is taking place overnight between Didcot Parkway and Oxford, closing some lines.
Monday to Thursday
The 23:14 London Paddington to Oxford will arrive Oxford a few minutes later than normal.
Tuesday to Friday
The 03:55 Oxford to Reading will depart earlier than normal. Normal timings departing Didcot Parkway and beyond.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
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XC – Between Birmingham New Street and Nottingham
Amended 23:09 Birmingham New Street to Nottingham service from Monday 20 until Thursday 23 May
Last updated: 02:08 18/03/2024Engineering work is taking place overnight between Derby and Nottingham, closing some lines.
The 23:09 Birmingham New Street to Nottingham service will terminate at Derby.
Rail replacement transport will be in operation from Derby to Nottingham.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner.
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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GWR – 06:18 Yeovil Pen Mill to Abbey Wood
Amended 06:18 Yeovil Pen Mill to Filton Abbey Wood from Tuesday 21 to Friday 24 May
Last updated: 03:17 03/04/2024Engineering work is taking place between Frome and Castle Cary, closing some lines.
The 06:18 Yeovil Pen Mill to Filton Abbey Wood will start from Castle Cary. If you are travelling from Yeovil Pen Mill , you will need to travel by later services.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
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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 21 to Friday 24 May
Last updated: 03:17 03/04/2024Engineering 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.
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GWR – 21:30 Cardiff Central to Frome23:45 Bristol Temple Meads to Frome
Amended late night service to Frome on Wednesday 22 May
Last updated: 03:17 03/04/2024Engineering work is taking place between Westbury and Frome, closing some lines.
The 21:30 Cardiff Central to Frome and the 23:45 Bristol Temple Meads to Frome will terminate Westbury.
A replacement bus service will opereate from Westbury to Frome taking 20 minutes.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
