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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: 11:32 15/08/2024

    Disruption between Westbury and Salisbury has now ended.

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

    Lines reopened: Disruption between Leominster and Hereford

    Last updated: 04:54 08/01/2025

    Disruption between Leominster and Hereford has now ended.

  • GWR – Between Bristol Temple Meads and Severn Beach

    Lines reopened between Clifton Down and Severn Beach: normal service resumed

    Last updated: 12:03 19/09/2024

    Disruption following anticipated flooding between Bristol Temple Meads and Severn Beach has now ended.

  • GWR – All Great Western Railway services to / from / via WestburyAll South Western Railway services to / from / via Westbury

    Wessex Area Railway Upgrade: Major engineering work between Trowbridge and Westbury / Salisbury from Friday 27 December to Thursday 23 January

    Last updated: 09:05 05/01/2025

    Major engineering work, part of the Wessex area railway upgrade, is taking place at Sherrington Viaduct (between Warminster and Salisbury) and in the Westbury station area, closing all lines.

    Great Western Railway:

    Buses will run instead of trains between Westbury and Trowbridge, Chippenham, Frome, and Salisbury.

    A few trains will be diverted between Trowbridge and Frome, not running via Westbury.

    Trains between London / Reading and Exeter / Paignton / Plymouth / Penzance will not call at Westbury. These trains will additionally call at Frome. Replacement buses will run between Frome and Westbury.

    You should allow additional time when using replacement buses in order to maintain connections with the amended train services.

    Please note all parking will be suspended at Frome station during this period for rail replacement services.

    Ticket acceptance:

    You can use valid tickets on the following bus services:

    • 49 between Swindon and Trowbridge via Devizes
    • D1 between Bath and Warminster via Bradford-on-Avon / Trowbridge / Westbury
    • D2 between Bath and Frome via Radstock
    • X34 between Chippenham and Frome via Melksham
    • 24 between Salisbury and Frome via Warminster

    South Western Railway:

    Trains that usually run between London Waterloo and Yeovil Pen Mill or trains that would normally run via Westbury will be cancelled, terminate at Salisbury or will be diverted to run via Yeovil Junction.

    You should use alternative services to complete your journey.

    Check before you travel:

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

    You can plan your journey on buses by using use the Traveline website

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

    You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

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

  • GWR – Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Swansea

    Amended early morning / late night Great Western Railway services to / from Swansea from Monday 13 to Friday 17 January

    Last updated: 01:00 21/10/2024

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

    Monday and Friday:

    The 03:46 Swansea to London Paddington service will be amended to start earlier than usual, at 03:38. It will call at Neath, Port Talbot Parkway and Bridgend earlier than usual. It will call at Cardiff Central and beyond at the normal time.

    Monday to Thursday:

    The 21:48 London Paddington to Swansea service will be diverted between Bridgend and Port Talbot Parkway, extending journey times by up to 8 minutes.

    Wednesday and Thursday:

    The 21:49 London Paddington to Swansea service will run a few minutes later than usual from Newport onwards.

    Thursday:

    The 20:48 London Paddington to Swansea service will be diverted after Cardiff Central, extending journey times by a few minutes.

    The 21:48 London Paddington to Swansea service will be diverted after Cardiff Central, extending journey times by up to 25 minutes.

    The 22:49 London Paddington to Swansea service will be diverted after Cardiff Central, extending journey times by up to 25 minutes.

    Check before you travel:

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

  • GWR – Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Penzance (Night Riviera Sleeper services), and between Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids

    Amended late night / early morning trains in the Exeter St Davids area from Monday 13 to Thursday 16 January

    Last updated: 02:12 21/10/2024

    Engineering work is taking place in the Exeter St Davids area, closing some lines.

    As a result, the 23:48 Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids service will arrive at Exeter St Davids later than usual, at 01:44 (Tuesday and Wednesday mornings).

    "Night Riviera" Sleeper services

    Starting on Monday and Tuesday evening:

    The 21:45 Penzance to London Paddington service will call at Exeter St Davids at 01:00 (Tuesday and Wednesday mornings).

    The 23:45 London Paddington to Penzance service will call at Exeter St Davids at 04:24 (Tuesday and Wednesday mornings).

    Starting on Wednesday evening:

    The 23:45 London Paddington to Penzance service will call at Exeter St Davids at 04:19 (Thursday morning).

    Check before you travel:

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

  • GWR – Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Didcot Parkway, and between Oxford and Reading

    Buses replace late night / early morning trains to / from Pangbourne from Monday 13 to Friday 17 January

    Last updated: 03:44 08/01/2025

    Engineering work is taking place between Tilehurst and Didcot Parkway, closing 2 out of 4 lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

    Monday to Wednesday:

    The following trains will not call at Pangbourne:

    • The 22:36 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway service
    • The 23:36 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington service
    • The 23:34 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway service

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

    Tuesday to Thursday:

    The 03:55 Oxford to Reading service will not call at Pangbourne. You should instead use later train services to complete your journey.

    Friday:

    The 23:34 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway service will not call at Pangbourne. Replacement buses will run between Tilehurst and Pangbourne, 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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

    You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

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

  • GWR – Great Western Railway between Swindon and Cheltenham Spa

    Amended 23:42 Swindon to Cheltenham Spa service from Monday 13 to Thursday 16 January

    Last updated: 10:43 05/12/2024

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

    The 23:42 Swindon to Cheltenham Spa will divert between Swindon and Gloucester, not calling at Kemble, Stroud and Stonehouse. It will call additionally at Bristol Parkway where it will change direction of travel.

    A replacement bus will run at 23:42 from Swindon to Kemble, Stroud and Stonehouse Town Hall. This bus continues to Gloucester (set down only) and Cheltenham Spa.

    Customers from Swindon to Gloucester / Cheltenham Spa should use 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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

    You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

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

  • GWR – All Great Western Railway services to / from Barnstaple

    Buses replace late night trains between Barnstaple and Crediton / Exeter St Davids from Monday 13 to Thursday 16 January

    Last updated: 09:23 31/10/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Exeter St Davids and Barnstaple, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

    The 20:54 Exmouth to Barnstaple will terminate at Crediton. A replacement bus will run at 21:50 from Crediton to Copplestone, Morchard Road, Lapford, Eggesford, Kings Nympton, Umberleigh and Barnstaple. Also a road transport (taxi) will run at 21:48 from Crediton to Yeoford.

    The 22:41 Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids will NOT run and will be replaced by road transport at 22:41 from Barnstaple to Umberleigh, Eggesford, Morchard Road, Copplestone, Crediton, Newton St Cyres and Exeter St Davids. Also road transport (taxis) connecting with this bus at Crediton: at 23:35 from Yeoford to Crediton and at 23:59 from Crediton to Yeoford.

    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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

    You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

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

  • AW – Transport for Wales between Maesteg / Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town

    Buses replace late night trains between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town from Monday 13 to Thursday 16 January

    Last updated: 04:54 08/01/2025

    Engineering work is taking place between Newport and Ebbw Vale Town, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

    After 22:30 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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

    You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

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

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

    Amended late night / early morning trains in the Swansea area from Monday 13 to Friday 17 January

    Last updated: 08:38 09/01/2025

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

    Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday:

    The 23:18 Cardiff Central to Swansea service will terminate at Bridgend. A replacement bus will run from Bridgend to Swansea.

    Thursday:

    The 23:18 Cardiff Central to Swansea service will not run.

    Monday to Thursday:

    The 23:29 Swansea to Cardiff Central service will be replaced by a bus throughout.

    Tuesday to Friday:

    The 05:43 Swansea to Manchester Piccadilly service will be amended to start from Cardiff Central. A replacement bus will run from Swansea to 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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

    You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

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

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

    Buses replace late night trains to / from Chippenham / Bath Spa from Monday 13 to Wednesday 15 January

    Last updated: 08:30 30/12/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Swindon and Bristol Temple Meads, closing some lines overnight from Monday evening until Thursday morning.

    As a result, the 22:28 and 23:32 London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads services will be diverted between Swindon and Bristol Temple Meads, and will not call at Chippenham or Bath Spa.

    Road transport will run from Swindon to Chippenham and Bath Spa. These buses continue to Bristol Temple Meads.

    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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

    You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

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

  • GWR – Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Reading

    Buses replace early morning trains to / from Burnham / Taplow from Tuesday 14 to Friday 17 January

    Last updated: 04:04 08/01/2025

    Engineering work is taking place at various locations between London Paddington and Reading, closing some lines very early on Tuesday to Friday mornings.

    The following trains will not call at Burnham or Taplow:

    • The 00:02 London Paddington to Reading service
    • The 00:19 Reading to London Paddington service
    • The 00:45 London Paddington to Reading service

    Replacement buses will run between Slough and Burnham / Taplow.

    Additionally, the 00:18 Henley-on-Thames to Reading service will terminate at Twyford. You can use alternative rail connections between Twyford 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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

    You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

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

  • AW – Transport for Wales between Birmingham International / Crewe and Chester

    Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Crewe and Chester from Tuesday 14 to Friday 17 January

    Last updated: 04:54 08/01/2025

    Engineering work is taking place between Crewe and Chester, closing all lines overnight from Tuesday evening until Friday morning.

    Tuesday to Thursday:

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

    Wednesday to Friday:

    The 04:22 Chester to Birmingham International service will start from Crewe at 04:48. A replacement bus will run from Chester to Crewe, connecting with the train.

    The 04:48 Chester to Crewe service will be replaced by a bus throughout.

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

    You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

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

  • AW – between Milford Haven / Swansea / Cardiff Central and Manchester Piccadilly, and also between Cardiff Central and Holyhead

    Delays between Newport (South Wales) and Hereford expected until 09:30

    Last updated: 08:40 15/01/2025

    The police dealing with an incident near the railway between Newport (South Wales) and Hereford means that all lines are blocked. Trains running between these stations may be delayed by up to 15 minutes.

    Disruption is expected until 09:30.

    Check before you travel:

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

    Compensation:

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

  • GWR – Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Great MalvernWest Midlands Railway between Birmingham New Street / Worcester Shrub Hill and Hereford

    No trains between Worcester Shrub Hill and Hereford until approximately 09:00

    Last updated: 08:15 15/01/2025

    A broken down train between Worcester Shrub Hill and Hereford means that the line is blocked. Trains running between these stations will be cancelled or revised.

    Disruption is expected until 09:00.

    Customer advice:

    Great Western Railway

    You may use your ticket onboard First Bus route 44 between Worcester and Great Malvern at no extra cost.

    West Midlands Railway

    Rail replacement transport is in operation between Worcester Shrub Hill and Hereford calling at all stations.

    Check before you travel:

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

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

    You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

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

    Compensation:

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

  • AW – All Transport for Wales services via Pontyclun

    Amended late night services between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Pontyclun on Thursday 16 January

    Last updated: 04:54 08/01/2025

    Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Llanharan, closing all lines late on Thursday evening.

    After 22:30, trains that usually run between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Pontyclun will be diverted to run via Barry, extending journey times.

    Replacement buses will run between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Pontyclun.

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

    You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

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

  • GWR – Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Reading

    Amended 00:45 London Paddington to Reading service on Saturday 18 January

    Last updated: 01:42 28/10/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between West Drayton and Maidenhead, closing 2 out of 4 lines very early on Saturday morning.

    As a result, the 00:45 London Paddington to Reading service will not call at Burnham or Taplow. 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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

    You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

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

  • XC – Chiltern Railways between London Marylebone and Birmingham Moor Street / Stourbridge Junction, and between Leamington Spa and Stratford-upon-AvonCrossCountry between Bournemouth / Southampton Central / Reading and Manchester Piccadilly, and between Bournemouth and Birmingham New Street, and between Reading and Sheffield / NewcastleWest Midlands Railway between Worcester Foregate Street and Stratford-upon-Avon and between Stourbridge and Dorridge

    Buses replace trains between Oxford / Bicester Village / Banbury and Leamington Spa / Stratford-upon-Avon / Birmingham Moor Street on Sunday 19 January

    Last updated: 03:04 14/01/2025

    Engineering work is taking place between Bicester North / Banbury and Leamington Spa and also between Leamington Spa / Wilmcote and Birmingham Snow Hill, closing all lines.

    Chiltern Railways:

    Before 13:25 replacement buses will run between:

    • Bicester Village and Banbury / Leamington Spa / Birmingham Moor Street
    • Bicester Village and Stratford-upon-Avon

    Trains to / from Oxford Parkway will connect with buses at Bicester Village. After 13:25 replacement buses will run between:

    • Banbury and Leamington Spa / Birmingham Moor Street
    • Banbury and Stratford-upon-Avon

    An amended train service will run between London Marylebone and Banbury.

    All Journeys that pass through the affected area(s) will take considerably longer than usual. Please allow plenty of time to travel.

    CrossCountry:

    Buses replace trains between Oxford / Banbury and Leamington Spa. These will run directly between Oxford and Leamington Spa, between Oxford and Banbury and between Banbury and Leamington Spa

    West Midlands Railway:

    Train services between Worcester Foregate Street / Worcester Shrub Hill / Stourbridge Junction and Birmingham Moor Street / Dorridge / Whitlocks End / Stratford-upon-Avon will run between Worcester Foregate Street / Worcester Shrub Hill / Stourbridge Junction and Birmingham Snow Hill only.

    Trains between Stratford-upon-Avon / Dorridge / Whitlocks End and Birmingham Snow Hill will not run.

    Rail replacement buses will operate between Stratford-upon-Avon / Dorridge / Whitlocks End and Birmingham Snow Hill.

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

    You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

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

  • XC – CrossCountry between Edinburgh and Birmingham New Street, and between Leeds and Plymouth

    Amended morning CrossCountry trains in the Chesterfield area on Sunday 19 January

    Last updated: 11:27 28/10/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Sheffield and Chesterfield, closing some lines on Sunday morning.

    The following trains will be retimed by a few minutes between Chesterfield and Sheffield:

    • The 08:11 Leeds to Plymouth service
    • The 09:00 Leeds to Plymouth service
    • The 09:03 (starting at 08:58) Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh service
    • Check before you travel:

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

  • GWR – All Great Western Railway services to / from London Paddington, and to / from Henley-on-Thames

    No morning Great Western Railway trains between London Paddington and Reading on Sunday 19 January

    Last updated: 01:59 18/12/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Maidenhead and Reading, closing all lines before 11:30 on Sunday morning.

    Long distance services:

    No long distance services will run between Reading and London Paddington before 11:30.

    Trains that usually run to / from London Paddington will be amended to run to / from Reading.

    South Western Railway services will be operating between Reading and London Waterloo.

    Local services:

    The following trains will not run:

    • 06:20 Reading to London Paddington will not run
    • 06:38 London Paddington to Reading will not run
    • 07:38 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway will start from Reading
    • 07:42 Reading to London Paddington will not run
    • 08:36 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway will start from Reading
    • 08:18 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington will terminate Reading

    You should use Elizabeth line services for travel to / from local stations between London Paddington and Reading.

    To / from Henley-on-Thames:

    Before 11:15, trains between Twyford and Henley-on-Thames will run to a reduced timetable, and will be amended to run between Reading and Henley-on-Thames.

    Check before you travel:

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

  • GWR – Great Western Railway between Reading and Basingstoke

    Amended early morning trains between Reading and Basingstoke on Sunday 19 January

    Last updated: 01:58 28/10/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Reading and Reading West, closing some lines early on Sunday morning.

    As a result:

    • The 07:37 Reading to Basingstoke service will not run. You should use later train services to complete your journey.
    • The 08:06 Basingstoke to Reading service will be amended to start at 08:12, and will run later throughout.

    Check before you travel:

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

  • GWR – Great Western Railway between Reading and Newbury

    Amended 08:06 Reading to Newbury service on Sunday 19 January

    Last updated: 02:04 28/10/2024

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

    As a result, the 08:06 Reading to Newbury service will depart at 08:24, and will run later than usual throughout.

    Check before you travel:

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

  • GWR – Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Penzance

    Amended Great Western Railway "Night Riviera" Sleeper services on Sunday 19 January

    Last updated: 02:10 28/10/2024

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

    As a result:

    • The 21:15 Penzance to London Paddington service will be amended to depart Exeter St Davids about 10 minutes earlier than usual
    • The 23:50 London Paddington to Penzance service will be amended to call at Exeter St Davids about 20 minutes later than usual

    Check before you travel:

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

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

    Buses replace trains between Reading and Guildford on Sunday 19 January

    Last updated: 02:14 28/10/2024

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

    Buses will replace trains between Reading and Guildford.

    A mixture of direct and stopping buses will run.

    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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

    You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

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

  • GWR – Great Western Railway between Swansea to London Paddington

    Amended 07:55 Swansea to London Paddington service on Sunday 19 January

    Last updated: 02:02 18/12/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Swansea and Cardiff Central, closing all lines.

    As a result, the 07:55 Swansea to London Paddington (terminating at Reading) service will start from Cardiff Central.

    2 replacement buses will run from Swansea earlier than the train:

    • The first bus will run from Swansea to Cardiff Central, and call at Neath, Port Talbot Parkway and Bridgend.
    • The second bus will run from Swansea to Cardiff Central direct. If you are travelling from Swansea, you should use this 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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

    You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

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

  • GWR, AW – All Great Western Railway services to / from CarmarthenTransport for Wales between Manchester Piccadilly and Carmarthen / Milford Haven, between Shrewsbury and Swansea / Cardiff Central, between Hereford and Carmarthen, between Cardiff Central and Carmarthen / Milford Haven, between Newport and Milford Haven, and between Swansea and Pembroke Dock / Haverfordwest / Fishguard Harbour

    Buses replace trains between Swansea and Carmarthen / Llandrindod on Sunday 19 January

    Last updated: 04:54 08/01/2025

    Engineering work is taking place between Llanelli and Carmarthen, closing all lines.

    Great Western Railway:

    Buses will replace trains between Swansea and Carmarthen.

    Transport for Wales:

    Buses will replace trains between:

    • Swansea and Carmarthen
    • Swansea and Llandrindod

    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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

    You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

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

  • AW – Transport for Wales between Cardiff Central and Swansea

    Amended 08:04 Cardiff Central to Swansea on Sunday 19 January

    Last updated: 04:54 08/01/2025

    Engineering work is taking place between Bridgend and Baglan, closing some lines on Sunday morning.

    As a result, the 08:04 Cardiff Central to Swansea service will be retimed to run approximately 20 minutes later than usual after Bridgend.

    Check before you travel:

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

  • AW – All Transport for Wales services to / from / via Cardiff Central / Cardiff Queen Street

    Buses replace trains in the Cardiff area on Sunday 19 January

    Last updated: 04:54 08/01/2025

    Engineering work is taking place at various locations in the Cardiff Central area, closing many lines over the course of the weekend.

    As a result:

    • Trains will run between Caerphilly / Rhymney and Heath High Level. Replacement buses will connect at Caerphilly for passenger for Cardiff Central / Cardiff Queen Street
    • Buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central and Penarth / Barry Island / Bridgend via Barry
    • Trains that usually run between Cardiff Central and Treherbert / Aberdare / Merthyr Tydfil / Pontypridd will be amended to call at all stations from Radyr via Cathays. A shuttle bus will run between Cardiff Queen Street and Cardiff Central
    • Trains to / from Aberdare via Fairwater will be diverted. For stations via Fairwater, you can use your ticket with Cardiff 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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

    You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

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

  • GWR – Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Swansea

    Amended 22:49 London Paddington to Swansea service from Monday 20 to Thursday 23 January

    Last updated: 02:37 28/10/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Swindon and Bristol Parkway, and also between Cardiff Central and Bridgend, closing some lines.

    Monday to Wednesday:

    The 22:49 London Paddington to Swansea service will be diverted between Cardiff Central and Bridgend, extending journey times by up to 5 minutes.

    Monday to Thursday:

    The 22:49 London Paddington to Swansea service will be diverted between Swindon and Bristol Parkway, extending journey times by up to 10 minutes.

    Check before you travel:

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

  • GWR – Great Western Railway between Swindon and Cheltenham Spa

    Amended 23:42 Swindon to Cheltenham Spa service from Monday 20 to Thursday 23 January

    Last updated: 02:44 28/10/2024

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

    The 23:42 Swindon to Cheltenham Spa will be amended to start earlier than usual, at 23:21, and will divert between Swindon and Gloucester, not calling Kemble, Stroud and Stonehouse.

    A replacement bus will run at 23:42 from Swindon to Kemble, Stroud and Stonehouse Town Hall. This bus continues to Gloucester (set down only) and Cheltenham Spa.

    Customers from Swindon to Gloucester / Cheltenham Spa should use the train. For travel between Gloucester and Cheltenham, you should use earlier train services instead.

    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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

    You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

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

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

    Buses replace late night trains between Crewe and Stockport / Manchester Piccadilly from Monday 20 to Thursday 23 January

    Last updated: 04:54 08/01/2025

    Engineering work is taking place between Crewe and Sandbach, closing some lines late on Monday to Thursday evenings.

    As a result:

    • The 20:03 Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly service will terminate at Crewe. A replacement bus will run from Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly.
    • The 22:32 Manchester Piccadilly to Crewe service will not run. A replacement bus will run from Stockport at 21:58 to Crewe, running earlier in order to maintain connections at 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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

    You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

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

  • AW – Transport for Wales between Cardiff Central / Manchester Airport and Holyhead

    Amended late night trains in the Prestatyn / Rhyl area from Monday 20 to Thursday 23 January

    Last updated: 04:54 08/01/2025

    Engineering work is taking place between Shotton and Rhyl, closing some lines on Wednesday evening.

    Monday, Tuesday and Thursday:

    As a result, the following trains will run later than usual after Shotton, extending journey times by up to 5 minutes:

    • The 19:38 Cardiff Central to Holyhead service
    • The 23:20 Manchester Airport to Holyhead service

    Additionally, the 21:51 Llandudno to Crewe service will run 15 minutes later than usual from Flint onwards. The 23:26 Crewe to Shrewsbury service will be retimed to run later at 23:34 in order to maintain connections from the Llandudno to Crewe train.

    Wednesday:

    As a result, the following trains will run later than usual after Shotton, extending journey times by up to 15 minutes:

    • The 19:38 Cardiff Central to Holyhead service
    • The 23:20 Manchester Airport to Holyhead service

    Check before you travel:

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

  • GWR – Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Cardiff Central

    Amended 18:18 London Paddington to Cardiff Central service on Friday 24 January

    Last updated: 02:49 28/10/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Swansea, closing some lines late on Friday evening.

    As a result, the 18:18 London Paddington to Swansea service will terminate at Cardiff Central.

    For travel between Cardiff Central and Swansea, you should travel by earlier or later train services.

    Check before you travel:

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

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

    Amended evening services between Reading and Shalford / Gatwick Airport on Friday 24 January

    Last updated: 02:55 28/10/2024

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

    As a result:

    • The 20:22 Reading to Shalford service will not run.
    • The 20:54 Reading to Gatwick Airport service will call additionally at Crowthorne, Sandhurst, Farnborough North and Ash. It will call at Shalford for customers to disembark only.
    • The 21:30 Shalford to Reading service will not run. You should use earlier or later train services.

    Check before you travel:

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

  • AW – Transport for Wales between Cardiff Central and Gloucester

    Amended 23:47 Cardiff Central to Gloucester service on Friday 24 January

    Last updated: 04:54 08/01/2025

    Engineering work is taking place between Lydney and Gloucester, closing all lines late on Friday evening.

    As a result, the 23:47 Cardiff Central to Gloucester 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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

    You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

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

  • XC, GWR, AW – CrossCountry services to / from Cardiff CentralGreat Western Railway services to / from Carmarthen / Swansea / Cardiff CentralTransport for Wales between Cardiff Central and Gloucester / Cheltenham Spa

    Buses replace trains between Newport and Gloucester / Bristol Parkway on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 January

    Last updated: 04:54 08/01/2025

    Engineering work is taking place all weekend between Newport / Severn Tunnel Junction and Caldicot, closing all lines including the Severn Tunnel.

    CrossCountry

    CrossCountry services will not run between Cardiff Central and Gloucester. A replacement bus service will run between Newport and Gloucester, provided by Transport for Wales.

    Great Western Railway

    Great Western Railway services will not run between Newport and Bristol Parkway A replacement bus service will run between Cardiff Central / Newport and Bristol Parkway.

    A reduced service will run between Carmarthen / Swansea and Newport, and between Bristol Parkway and London Paddington. Trains between Cardiff Central and Taunton / Exter St Davids / Plymouth / Penzance will start from / terminate at Bristol Temple Meads.

    Saturday only: If you are travelling to / from Pilning, a limited number of taxis will be provided between Pilning and Bristol Parkway.

    Additionally, the following services are affected:

    Saturday:

    • The 07:04 Bristol Temple Meads to Swansea service will start from Newport.

    Sunday:

    • The 07:59 Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central will divert to and terminate at Bristol Parkway.
    • The 08:58 Bristol Parkway to Swansea service will start from Newport.
    • The 14:13 London Paddington to Cardiff Central service will terminate at Swindon.
    • The 17:40 Cardiff Central to Portsmouth Harbour service will start from Bristol Temple Meads.

    Transport for Wales

    Transport for Wales services will not run between Newport and Gloucester / Cheltenham Spa. A replacement bus service will run between Newport and Gloucester / Cheltenham Spa.

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

    You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

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

  • XC – Between Dundee / Edinburgh / York / Leeds and Plymouth, between Glasgow Central / Manchester Piccadilly, between Edinburgh / Manchester Piccadilly and Bristol Temple Meads, between Leicester / Nottingham and Cardiff Central, and also between Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central / Bristol Temple Meads / Paignton / Penzance

    No CrossCountry service at University or Worcestershire Parkway on Sunday 26 January

    Last updated: 10:17 04/11/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between University and Cheltenham Spa, closing some lines.

    As a result, CrossCountry services will not call at University or Worcestershire Parkway all day. Train services via Bromsgrove will have extended journey times of up to 1 hour.

    Replacement bus services will run between Birmingham New Street and Worcestershire Parkway, and between Worcestershire Parkway and Cheltenham Spa.

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

    You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

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

  • XC – Between Edinburgh / Manchester Piccadilly and Bristol Temple Meads, between Manchester Piccadilly and Paignton / Plymouth, between Nottingham / Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central

    Amended service between Bristol Parkway and Cheltenham Spa on Sunday 26 January

    Last updated: 11:12 04/11/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Cheltenham Spa and Bristol Parkway, closing some lines.

    From approximately 20:05 on Saturday until end of service Sunday, trains will run an alternative route via Gloucester, extending travel times by up to 1 hour.

    Check before you travel:

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

  • AW – All services to / from Fishguard Harbour

    Buses replace trains between Fishguard Harbour and Haverfordwest / Carmarthen from Saturday 25 January to Sunday 9 February

    Last updated: 04:54 08/01/2025

    Engineering work is taking place between Fishguard Harbour and Clarbeston Road, closing all lines.

    From approximately 07:00 Saturday 25 January until 18:00 Sunday 9 February, no trains will run between Fishguard Harbour and Clarbeston Road.

    Trains to / from Fishguard Harbour will be diverted to / from Haverfordwest. A replacement bus service will run between Fishguard Harbour and Haverfordwest via Fishguard & Goodwick, and between Fishguard Harbour and Carmarthen calling at Clarbeston Road, Clunderwen, and Whitland.

    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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

    You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

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

  • AW – All TransPennine Express to / from Liverpool Lime Street via Newton-le-WillowsAll Transport for Wales services to / from / via Warrington Bank Quay

    Buses replace trains between Liverpool Lime Street / Warrington Bank Quay and Manchester stations on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 January

    Last updated: 04:54 08/01/2025

    Engineering work is taking place between Earlestown and Manchester Piccadilly, closing various lines.

    TransPennine Express

    TransPennine Express services will not run between Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Oxford Road / Manchester Piccadilly via Newton-le-Willows. Replacement bus services will run between Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Victoria.

    Transport for Wales

    Transport for Wales services will not run between Warrington Bank Quay and Manchester Piccadilly / Manchester Airport.

    Replacement bus services will run between Warrington Bank Quay 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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

    You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

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

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

    Amended 23:45 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington service on Saturday 25 January

    Last updated: 02:18 04/11/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Reading and Slough, and also between Southall and London Paddington, closing various lines.

    As a result, the 23:45 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington service will not call at Taplow or Burnham. Replacement buses will run between Slough and Burnham / Taplow, connecting with train services.

    Additionally, 23:45 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington service will terminate at Ealing Broadway. You can use London Underground services between Ealing Broadway and central London.

    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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

    You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

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

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

    Buses replace trains between Reading and Guildford on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 January

    Last updated: 02:34 04/11/2024

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

    Buses will replace trains between Reading and Guildford:

    • Direct, taking approximately 65 minutes
    • Limited stop, calling Wokingham, Blackwater, North Camp, Guildford
    • Calling Wokingham and all stations to / from Ash, then Guildford

    A few early morning / late night trains will not run between Redhill and Gatwick Airport. Other rail connections are available between these 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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

    You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

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

  • AW – From Holyhead to Manchester Piccadilly

    Amended 07:47 Holyhead to Manchester Piccadilly service on Sunday 26 January

    Last updated: 04:54 08/01/2025

    Engineering work is taking place between Abergele & Pensarm and Rhyl, closing some lines.

    As a result, the 07:47 Holyhead to Manchester Piccadilly service will start at Chester. A replacement bus service will run from Holyhead to Chester.

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

    You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

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

  • GWR – Great Western Railway between Marlow and Maidenhead

    Amended 00:07 Marlow to Maidenhead service on Sunday 26 January

    Last updated: 02:38 04/11/2024

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

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

    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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

    You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

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

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

    Amended early morning services in the Newbury area on Sunday 26 January

    Last updated: 02:46 04/11/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Reading and Theale, closing some lines early on Sunday morning.

    As a result:

    • The 07:51 (departing 07:47) London Paddington to Penzance service will be diverted between Reading and Westbury, not calling at Newbury or Pewsey. For Newbury, you should travel on later train services. For Pewsey, you should travel on the 08:44 London Paddington to Penzance service, with will additionally call at Pewsey.
    • The 08:06 Reading to Newbury service will be replaced by an earlier bus, starting at 07:55 from Reading and running to Newbury, calling at all stations except Newbury Racecourse.
    • The 08:33 Reading to Bedwyn service will start from Newbury at 08:56 (connecting with the 07:55 Reading to Newbury bus, see above).

    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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

    You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

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

  • GWR – Great Western Railway between Reading and Basingstoke

    Buses replace early morning trains between Reading and Basingstoke on Sunday 26 January

    Last updated: 03:05 04/11/2024

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

    As a result, the following trains will not run:

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

    Replacement buses will run as follows:

    • The 07:37 Reading to Basingstoke service
    • The 07:47 Basingstoke to Reading service

    Buses will not call at Reading West, you should use alternative train services instead.

    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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

    You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

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

  • GWR – Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Penzance

    Amended "Night Riviera" Sleeper services on Sunday 26 January

    Last updated: 11:27 25/11/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Taunton and Exeter St Davids, closing some lines overnight from Sunday evening until Monday morning.

    As a result:

    • The 21:15 Penzance to London Paddington service will depart Exeter St Davids approximately 10 minutes earlier than usual, and will then divert between Exeter St Davids and Reading
    • The 23:50 London Paddington to Penzance service will be diverted between Reading and Exeter St Davids, calling at Exeter St Davids approximately 20 minutes later than usual

    Check before you travel:

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

  • GWR – Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Reading

    Amended 00:34 London Paddington to Reading service on Sunday 26 January

    Last updated: 03:31 04/11/2024

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

    As a result, the 00:34 London Paddington to Reading service will not call at Burnham or Taplow.

    A replacement bus 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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

    You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

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

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

    Buses replace early morning / late night trains to / from Burnham on Sunday 26 January

    Last updated: 09:27 09/01/2025

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

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

    • The 06:20 (starting at 06:36) Reading to London Paddington service
    • The 23:53 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington service

    Replacement buses will run between Slough and Burnham, 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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

    You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

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

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

    Buses replace morning / evening trains to / from Pangbourne on Sunday 26 January

    Last updated: 03:45 04/11/2024

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

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

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

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

    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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

    You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

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

  • GWR – All Elizabeth line services to / from / via London PaddingtonAll Great Western Railway services to / from London PaddingtonAll Heathrow Express services to / from London Paddington

    Amended services to / from London Paddington on Sunday 26 January

    Last updated: 09:21 09/01/2025

    Engineering work is taking place between London Paddington and Ealing Broadway, closing all lines early in the morning, and some lines all day.

    Elizabeth line:

    Before 07:40:

    No trains will operate between Ealing Broadway and London Paddington.

    After 07:40:

    • Services between Abbey Wood and Maidenhead will run between Abbey Wood and London Paddington only
    • Services between Abbey Wood and Heathrow Terminal 4 will run to a reduced timetable of 2 trains per hour
    • Maidenhead, Burnham, Slough, Langley and West Drayton will have a reduced service of 2 trains per hour
    • Hayes & Harlington, Southall and Ealing Broadway will have a reduced service of 6 trains per hour
    • Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 will have a reduced service of 4 trains per hour
    • Acton Main Line, Hanwell and West Ealing will have no trains
    • Trains between Abbey Wood and Reading will now call at Iver

    Great Western Railway:

    Long distance services:

    Most long distance trains will be retimed to run up to 6 minutes earlier or later than normal.

    Local services:

    The 06:20 Reading to London Paddington service will be amended to start at 06:36 and run later than usual throughout.

    The 06:38 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway service will not run. You can use later Elizabeth line / Great Western Railway trains to complete your journey.

    Heathrow Express:

    No trains will run before 07:20.

    After 07:20, trains will run to an amended timetable until the end of the day.

    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

  • GWR – Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Hereford, and between Bristol Temple Meads and Worcester Foregate Street / Great MalvernWest Midlands Railway between Birmingham New Street / Worcester Shrub Hill and Hereford

    Buses replace trains between Worcester Shrub Hill / Worcester Foregate Street and Hereford from Sunday 26 to Friday 31 January

    Last updated: 10:58 15/11/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Worcester Foregate Street and Hereford, closing all lines.

    Great Western Railway:

    To / from Hereford:

    Trains that usually run between London Paddington and Hereford will be amended to run between London Paddington and Worcester Shrub Hill / Worcester Foregate Street only.

    Replacement buses will run between Worcester Shrub Hill and Hereford.

    At Worcester Foregate Street, replacement buses towards Hereford will call to pick up only, and replacement buses from Hereford will stop to drop off only.

    Additionally, on Monday to Thursday, the 22:00 Hereford (starting from Worcester Foregate Street at 22:49) to London Paddington service will call at Didcot Parkway, Reading and Slough around 4 minutes later than usual.

    Between Bristol Temple Meads and Worcester Foregate Street / Great Malvern:

    Monday to Friday:

    Trains from Bristol Temple Meads to Worcester Foregate Street will be retimed to arrive at Worcester Foregate Street up to 7 minutes later than usual.

    A few trains that usually run to / from Worcester Foregate Street will be amended to run to / from Worcester Shrub Hill instead.

    West Midlands Railway:

    Sunday:

    Services between Birmingham New Street and Worcester Shrub Hill / Worcester Foregate Street / Hereford will be diverted to run between Birmingham Snow Hill and Worcester Foregate Street only. These services will not call at University or Bromsgrove.

    Trains between Worcester Shrub Hill and Hereford will not run.

    Trains between Lichfield Trent Valley and Longbridge / Redditch will run between Litchfield and Birmingham New Street only.

    Trains between Birmingham New Street and Bromsgrove will not run.

    Replacement bus services will run between:

    • Worcester Shrub Hill / Worcester Foregate Street and Hereford
    • Birmingham New Street and Longbridge / Redditch / Bromsgrove

    Monday to Friday:

    Services between Birmingham New Street and Great Malvern / Hereford will run between Birmingham New Street and Worcester Shrub Hill / Worcester Foregate Street only.

    Trains between Worcester Shrub Hill and Hereford will not run.

    Replacement bus services will run between:

    • Worcester Shrub Hill / Worcester Foregate Street and Great Malvern / Hereford

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

    You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

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

  • AW – From Cardiff Central and Swansea

    Amended 23:18 Cardiff Central to Swansea service on Monday 27, Tuesday 28, and Thursday 30 January

    Last updated: 04:54 08/01/2025

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

    As a result, on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings the 23:18 Cardiff Central to Swansea service will terminate at Port Talbot Parkway. A replacement bus service will run from Port Talbot Parkway to Swansea / Carmarthen.

    A fast bus service will run directly between Port Talbot Parkway and Swansea, and a slower bus service will call at all stations between Port Talbot Parkway and Carmarthen.

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

    You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

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

  • AW – All services to / from Milford Haven

    No morning and early afternoon service to / from Milford Haven from Monday 27 to Friday 31 January

    Last updated: 04:54 08/01/2025

    Engineering work is taking place between Milford Haven and Clarbeston Road, closing all lines.

    From approximately 09:00 until 14:30 each day, no services will run to / from Milford Haven.

    Services normally running to / from Milford Haven will start / terminate at Carmarthen. A replacement bus service will run between Milford Haven and 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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

    You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

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

  • GWR – Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Swansea

    Amended early morning / late night Great Western Railway services to / from Swansea from Monday 27 to Friday 31 January

    Last updated: 08:51 05/11/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Briton Ferry and Swansea, closing various lines from Sunday evening until Friday morning.

    Monday:

    The 06:54 Swansea to London Paddington service will start from Bristol Parkway. For travel between Swansea and Bristol Parkway, you should travel on late train services.

    Monday, Tuesday and Thursday:

    The 21:48 and 22:49 London Paddington to Swansea services will terminate at Port Talbot Parkway. Replacement buses will run between Port Talbot Parkway and Swansea.

    Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday:

    The 03:46 Swansea to London Paddington service will start from Cardiff Central. For travel between Swansea and Cardiff Central, you should travel on late train services.

    Wednesday:

    The 21:48 and 22:49 London Paddington to Swansea services will call at Neath and beyond 5 minutes later 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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

    You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

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

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

    Amended early morning Great Western Railway trains in the Guildford area on Monday 27 January

    Last updated: 09:14 05/11/2024

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

    As a result:

    • The 06:28 Reading to Gatwick Airport will depart earlier than normal at 06:19, and will be retimed, calling additionally at Crowthorne, Sandhurst, Farnborough North, Ash, Shalford, Chilworth, Gomshall, Dorking West and Betchworth
    • The 06:51 Reading to Redhill will not run. Customers to travel by earlier or later services
    • The 07:20 Reading to Gatwick Airport will call additionally at Chilworth and Dorking West

    Check before you travel:

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

  • XC – From Birmingham New Street to Nottingham

    Amended 23:09 Birmingham New Street to Nottingham service from Tuesday 28 to Friday 31 January

    Last updated: 10:30 04/11/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Derby and Nottingham, closing some lines.

    As a result, the 23:09 Birmingham New Street to Nottingham service will terminate at Derby. A replacement bu8s service will run from Derby to Nottingham.

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

    You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

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

  • AW – London Overground between Barking Riverside and Gospel Oak

    Amended 06:18 Barking Riverside to Gospel Oak service from Tuesday 28 to Friday 31 January

    Last updated: 04:54 08/01/2025

    Engineering work is taking place between Barking Riverside and Barking, closing various lines on Tuesday to Friday mornings.

    Suffragette line:

    As a result, the 06:18 Barking Riverside to Gospel Oak service will start from Barking at 06:24.

    You can use London Bus routes EL1 / EL3 between Barking Riverside and Barking.

    Check before you travel:

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

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

  • GWR – Great Western Railway between Oxford and Reading

    Amended 03:55 Oxford to Reading service from Tuesday 28 to Friday 31 January

    Last updated: 03:54 04/11/2024

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

    As a result, the 03:55 Oxford to Reading service will be retimed to start earlier than usual at 03:52. It will run earlier than usual as far as Didcot Parkway, before running normally.

    Check before you travel:

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

  • GWR – Great Western Railway between Yeovil Pen Mill and Filton Abbey Wood

    Amended 06:18 Yeovil Pen Mill to Filton Abbey Wood service from Tuesday 28 to Friday 31 January

    Last updated: 09:23 05/11/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Frome and Castle Cary, closing some lines early on Tuesday to Friday mornings.

    As a result, the 06:18 Yeovil Pen Mill to Filton Abbey Wood service will start from Castle Cary at 06:49.

    If you are travelling from Yeovil Pen Mill, you should travel by later train services.

    Check before you travel:

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

  • GWR – Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Reading

    Buses replace early morning trains to / from Burnham / Taplow from Tuesday 28 to Friday 31 January

    Last updated: 02:37 06/11/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Slough and Reading, closing some lines early on Tuesday to Friday mornings.

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

    • (Tuesday to Thursday) The 00:02 London Paddington to Reading service
    • (Tuesday to Thursday) The 00:19 Reading to London Paddington service
    • The 00:45 London Paddington to Reading service

    Replacement buses will run between Slough and Burnham / Taplow.

    Additionally, (Tuesday to Thursday) 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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

    You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

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