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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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: 12:52 16/05/2024Engineering 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
You can plan your journey on London Underground by using the Transport for London 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: 01:18 16/05/2024Engineering 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: 01:16 16/05/2024Engineering 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.
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GWR – 23:34 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway
Amended 23:34 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway on Friday 24 May
Last updated: 03:17 03/04/2024Engineering work is taking place between Tilehurst and Didcot Parkway, closing 2 out of 4 lines.
The 23:34 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway will use alternative platforms at Tilehurst, Goring & Streatley and Cholsey and will not call at Pangbourne.
If you are travelling to Pangbourne, you should travel to Tilehurst for a bus to Pangbourne taking 10 minutes.
If you are travelling from Pangbourne, a bus will be provided from Pangbourne to Tilehurst to connect into 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.
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AW – Between Bridgend / Barry Island and Merthyr Tydfil / Aberdare
Buses replace trains between Pontypridd and Merthyr Tydfil / Aberdare until 12:30 on Saturday 25 May
Last updated: 10:32 07/03/2024Engineering work is taking place between Pontypridd and Abercynon, closing all lines.
As a result, rail replacement buses will run between Pontypridd and Merthyr Tydfil / Aberdare until 12:30.
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 Treherbert and Pontypridd
Buses replace trains between Treherbert and Pontypridd from Saturday 25 until Wednesday 29 May
Last updated: 10:48 07/03/2024Engineering work is taking place between Treherbert and Pontypridd, closing all lines.
As a result, replacement buses will operate between Treherbert and Pontypridd from Saturday 25 to Wednesday 29 May.
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 Rhymney, and between Radyr and Coryton
Amended service between Cardiff Queen Street and Coryton / Rhymney from Saturday 25 until Wednesday 29 May
Last updated: 10:26 18/04/2024Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Queen Street and Coryton / Rhymney, closing all lines.
Saturday and Sunday:
Rail replacement buses will operate between Cardiff Central and Rhymney.
Saturday to Tuesday:
You may use your ticket on Cardiff Bus services between Radyr and Coryton to complete your journey.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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AW – Between Shrewsbury and Crewe
Buses replace trains between Shrewsbury and Crewe from Saturday 25 until Monday 27 May
Last updated: 04:56 01/04/2024Engineering work is taking place between Shrewsbury and Nantwich, closing all lines.
Rail replacement buses will operate between Shrewsbury and Crewe.
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 Burnham / Taplow
Buses replace early morning trains to / from Burnham / Taplow on Saturday 25 May
Last updated: 03:17 03/04/2024Engineering work is taking place between West Drayton 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, connecting with train services.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, 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 Central / EdinburghLNER between London Kings Cross and Glasgow CentralScotRail to / from / via MotherwellTransPennine Express between Manchester Airport / Liverpool Lime Street and Glasgow Central / Edinburgh
Major engineering work in the Carlisle / Motherwell area from Saturday 25 to Monday 27 May
Last updated: 01:33 14/05/2024Engineering work is taking place in the Motherwell area, closing most lines.
Avanti West Coast:
Saturday:
One service every 2 hours will run between Carlisle and Edinburgh.
Rail replacement buses will run between:
- Preston and Carlisle, calling at Penrith
- Carlisle and Glasgow Central, calling at Lockerbie and Motherwell
Sunday:
No trains will run between Lancaster / Oxenholme for Lake District and Carlisle / Glasgow Central / Edinburgh.
Rail replacement buses will run between:
- Preston and Carlisle, calling at Penrith
- Carlisle and Glasgow Central, calling at Lockerbie and Motherwell
Monday:
One service every 2 hours will run between:
- Carlisle and Glasgow Central.
- Carlisle and Edinburgh.
CrossCountry:
Saturday and Sunday only:
Trains will not call at Motherwell.
Rail replacement buses will run between Edinburgh and Motherwell.
LNER:
On Saturday, the 06:48 from Glasgow Central to London Kings Cross will start from Edinburgh at 08:00.
On Sunday, the 16:30 from London Kings Cross to Glasgow Central will terminate at Edinburgh.
On Monday, the 06:48 from Glasgow Central to London Kings Cross will start from Edinburgh at 08:00.
Replacement buses will run between Edinburgh and Motherwell, connecting with train services. For Glasgow Central, you should use other services between Edinburgh and Glasgow Central.
ScotRail:
On Saturday, buses replace trains between Glasgow Central and Kirknewton. Minibuses will run between Kirknewton and Edinburgh. calling at Curriehill, Westerhailes, Kingsknowe, Slateford and Haymarket.
TransPennine Express:
Saturday and Monday:
TransPennine Express train services will run between:
- Manchester and Oxenholme.
- Carlisle and Edinburgh (every 2 hours).
- Carlisle and Glasgow Central (Monday only, every 2 hours).
Replacement buses will run between Oxenholme and Carlisle.
Sunday:
TransPennine Express train services will run between:
- Manchester and Oxenholme.
- Carlisle and Edinburgh (hourly).
Replacement buses will run between Oxenholme and Carlisle.
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 Penzance / Plymouth / Bristol Temple Meads / Reading / Birmingham New Street and Leeds / Newcastle / Edinburgh / Glasgow Central / Aberdeen
Reduced CrossCountry service to / from Wakefield Westgate and Leeds from Saturday 28 to Friday 31 May
Last updated: 09:20 05/03/2024Engineering work is taking place between Wakefield Westgate and Leeds, closing some lines.
Most services will not call at Wakefield Westgate and Leeds.
Alternative rail services will operate between Sheffield and York, calling at Wakefield Westgate and Leeds.
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 Chester / Crewe / Holyhead / Liverpool Lime Street / Blackpool North / Glasgow Central / EdinburghCrossCountry between Bournemouth / Birmingham New Street and Manchester PiccadillyLondon Northwestern Railway between London Euston / Rugby / Coventry / Birmingham New Street and Crewe / Liverpool Lime Street
Reduced service between Stafford and Crewe from Saturday 25 to Monday 27 May
Last updated: 03:00 14/05/2024Engineering work is taking place between Stafford and Crewe, closing various lines.
Avanti West Coast:
An amended service will run, as below:
Saturday:
1 train per hour (in each direction) to / from Liverpool Lime Street via Alsager.
1 train per hour (in each direction) to / from Preston via Nuneaton and Alsager. Some of these services will start / terminate at Lancaster or Oxenholme in the morning and evening.
2 trains per hour (in each direction) to / from Birmingham New Street. One service every 2 hours will be extended to Wolverhampton. There are some hours where it will only be possible to run one train in each direction.
2 trains per hour (in each direction) to / from Manchester Piccadilly via Stoke-on-Trent.
North Wales services will only operate between Crewe and Holyhead in both directions.
Sunday:
1 train per hour (in each direction) to / from Liverpool Lime Street via Alsager.
1 train per hour (in each direction) to / from Preston via Nuneaton and Alsager. Some of these services will start / terminate at Lancaster or Oxenholme in the morning and evening.
2 trains per hour (in each direction) to / from Birmingham New Street. One service every 2 hours will be extended to Wolverhampton. There are some hours where it will only be possible to run one train in each direction. Some morning services will also run to / from Stafford.
2 trains per hour (in each direction) to / from Manchester Piccadilly via Stoke-on-Trent. A couple of these will run via Wilmslow instead.
North Wales services will only operate between Crewe and Holyhead in both directions.
Monday:
1 train per hour (in each direction) to / from Liverpool Lime Street via Alsager.
1 train per hour (in each direction) to / from Preston via Nuneaton and Alsager. Some of these services will start / terminate at Lancaster or Oxenholme in the morning and evening.
2 trains per hour (in each direction) to / from Birmingham New Street. One service every 2 hours will be extended to Wolverhampton. There are some hours where it will only be possible to run one train in each direction.
2 trains per hour (in each direction) to / from Manchester Piccadilly via Stoke-on-Trent.
North Wales services will only operate between Crewe and Holyhead in both directions.
Rail replacement buses will run between Wilmslow and Macclesfield.
CrossCountry:
Saturday:
The 07:26 Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly service will divert from Stafford via Stoke-on-Trent and Macclesfield, calling additionally at both stations.
Sunday:
The 08:26 Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouth service will divert via Macclesfield and Stoke-on-Trent to Stafford.
Monday:
The 07:26 Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly services will divert from Stafford via Stoke-on-Trent and Macclesfield, calling additionally at both stations.
The 17:25 Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouth service will run via Macclesfield and Stoke-on-Trent to Stafford.
London Northwestern Railway:
Saturday to Monday:
Rail replacement buses will operate between Stafford and Crewe (directly).
Trains between Stafford and Crewe (via Stoke-on-Trent) will run as normal.
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 – 15:27 Plymouth to York 17:45 Reading to Newcastle 06:11 York to Plymouth 08:11 Leeds to Plymouth
Amended CrossCountry service to / from York on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 May
Last updated: 07:56 18/03/2024Engineering work is taking place between Leeds and Castleford, closing some lines.
Saturday:
- 06:11 York to Plymouth service will depart York at 06:45 and run as normal from Leeds.
- 15:27 Plymouth to York service will be extended to Newcastle.
- 17:45 Reading to Newcastle service will terminate at York.
Sunday:
- 08:11 Leeds to Plymouth service will start from Wakefield Westgate.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
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AW – Between Cardiff Central and Penarth / Barry Island / Bridgend
Buses replace trains between Cardiff Central and Penarth / Barry Island / Bridgend until 12:30 on Sunday 26 May
Last updated: 11:04 07/03/2024Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Penarth / Barry, closing all lines.
Until 12:30, rail replacement buses will operate between Cardiff Central and Penarth / Island / Bridgend.
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 Birmingham International / Machynlleth and Aberystwyth
Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth from Monday 27 to Wednesday 29 May
Last updated: 10:37 18/04/2024Engineering work is taking place between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth, closing all lines.
From 23:00 until 05:30 (Tuesday) / 06:00 (Wednesday) morning, replacement buses will run between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, 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 services between Holyhead / Chester and Manchester Airport
Buses replace late night / early morning Transport for Wales services between Chester and Manchester from Monday 27 until Friday 31 May
Last updated: 11:27 07/03/2024Engineering work is taking place overnight between Chester and Manchester, closing some lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.
Between 23:15 and 05:30 each night, rail replacement buses will run in place of late night / early morning services between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly / Manchester Airport.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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AW – 23:15 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen 22:43 Llandovery to Swansea
Amended late night Transport for Wales service at Swansea from Monday 27 to Thursday 30 May
Last updated: 11:30 07/03/2024Engineering work is taking place at Swansea, closing some lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.
The 22:43 Llandovery to Swansea service will terminate at Llanelli. A replacement bus will operate from Llanelli to Swansea.
The 23:15 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen service will not call at Swansea. A replacement bus will operate from Neath calling at all stations to Carmarthen.
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 morning trains between Yeovil Pen Mill / Frome and Westbury on Monday 27 May
Last updated: 03:17 03/04/2024Engineering work is taking place between Westbury and Castle Cary, closing some lines.
As a result:
The 06:12 Frome to London Paddington service will start from Westbury at 06:23. From Frome, 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 Castle Cary / Frome, you should use earlier or later services. For Bruton, you should use later services.
Check before you travel:
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GWR – Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Worcestershire Parkway / Worcester Shrub Hill / Hereford
Buses replace late night trains between Oxford and Worcestershire Parkway / Worcester Shrub Hill from Monday 27 to Thursday 30 May
Last updated: 09:55 18/04/2024Engineering work is taking place between Oxford and Evesham, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.
The 21:53 London Paddington to Worcester Shrub Hill will call additionally at Didcot Parkway, and will then divert to run via Swindon / Cheltenham Spa (not calling) to Worcester Shrub Hill. A rail connection will run from Didcot Parkway to Oxford, and a replacement bus will run from Oxford to Worcester Shrub Hill.
The 22:00 Hereford to London Paddington service will terminate at Worcester Shrub Hill, and restart at Oxford. A fast bus will run from Worcester Shrub Hill to Oxford to connect with the train. A stopping bus will run from Worcester Shrub Hill to Oxford, not connecting with the train.
The 22:51 London Paddington to Worcestershire Parkway service will terminate at Oxford. A replacement bus will run from Oxford to Worcestershire Parkway.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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GWR – Great Western Railway between Cardiff Central and Bristol Temple Meads
Amended 23:30 Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads service on Monday 27 and Tuesday 28 May
Last updated: 09:47 18/04/2024Engineering work is taking place between Severn Tunnel Junction and Patchway, closing some lines.
As a result, the 23:30 Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads service will run 5 minutes later from Severn Tunnel Junction onwards.
Check before you travel:
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GWR – Great Western Railway between London Paddington / Reading and Newbury / Bedwyn
Buses replace evening trains between Reading and Newbury / Bedwyn from Monday 27 to Thursday 30 May
Last updated: 03:17 03/04/2024Engineering work is taking place between Reading and Newbury / Bedwyn, closing all lines overnight.
The 21:16 Bedwyn to Newbury service will run from Bedwyn to Reading.
The 22:08 Newbury to Reading will be retimed to start earlier at 21:48, and will not call at Newbury Racecourse, Midgham or Aldermaston. A replacement bus will run from Newbury at 22:08 to Reading, calling at all stations.
After 21:50 each night, buses will replace trains between Reading and Newbury / Bedwyn.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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GWR – Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Swansea
Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Neath and Swansea from Tuesday 28 to Thursday 30 May
Last updated: 03:17 03/04/2024Engineering work is taking place between Neath and Swansea, closing various lines overnight from Tuesday evening until Friday morning.
Tuesday and Wednesday:
The 21:48 and 22:49 London Paddington to Swansea services will terminate at Neath. Replacement buses will run between Neath and Swansea. On Wednesday the 22:49 London Paddington to Swansea (terminating at Neath) service will incur a few minutes extra journey time between Bristol Parkway and Newport.
Wednesday and Thursday:
The 03:46 Swansea to London Paddington service will start from Neath (later than usual). A replacement bus will run between Swansea and Neath. The train will call at Port Talbot Parkway and Bridgend later than usual, and will then run normally.
Thursday:
The 22:49 London Paddington to Swansea service will incur a few minutes extra journey time between Bristol Parkway and Newport.
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 Parkway and Portsmouth & Southsea
Amended 21:21 Bristol Parkway to Portsmouth & Southsea service from Tuesday 28 to Thursday 30 May
Last updated: 03:17 03/04/2024Engineering work is taking place between St Denys and Fareham, closing some lines overnight.
As a result, the 21:21 Bristol Parkway to Portsmouth & Southsea service will be diverted between Southampton Central and Fareham, and will additionally call at Southampton Airport Parkway and Eastleigh. It will call at Fareham and beyond a few minutes later than usual.
Check before you travel:
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