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: 08:43 02/07/2024

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

  • XC – All CrossCountry routes

    Industrial action suspended: CrossCountry to operate a normal service today

    Last updated: 08:43 02/07/2024

    Industrial action announced by the RMT Union today has been suspended.

    A normal service (with some planned engineering work) will operate across the CrossCountry network.

    Journey Planners have been updated and are showing correctly for today.

    More information:

    For more information you can check the CrossCountry website.

    Check before you travel:

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

  • GWR – Great Western Railway between Severn Beach and Salisbury: and between Cardiff Central and Portsmouth Harbour: and between Bristol Temple Meads / Westbury and Warminster South Western Railway between Westbury and London Waterloo: and between Yeovil Junction and Salisbury

    Lines reopened: Disruption between Westbury and Salisbury

    Last updated: 03:17 03/04/2024

    Disruption between Westbury and Salisbury has now ended.

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

    Lines reopened: Disruption between Leominster and Hereford

    Last updated: 06:46 02/07/2024

    Disruption between Leominster and Hereford has now ended.

  • GWR – Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Oxford

    Amended 23:14 London Paddington to Oxford service from Monday 1 to Thursday 4 July

    Last updated: 09:40 02/05/2024

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

    As a result, the 23:14 London Paddington to Oxford service will arrive at Oxford a few minutes later than usual.

    Check before you travel:

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

  • GWR – Great Western Railway to / from Pangbourne

    Buses replace late night / early morning trains to / from Pangbourne from Monday 1 to Friday 5 July

    Last updated: 09:49 02/05/2024

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

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

    Monday to Thursday:

    • The 22:36 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway.
    • The 23:24 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington.
    • The 23:34 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway.

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

    Tuesday to Friday:

    The 03:55 (starting earlier) Oxford to Reading service will not call at Pangbourne. You should travel by later services for Pangbourne.

    Friday:

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

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

  • AW – Transport for Wales between Manchester Airport and Chester / Llandudno

    Amended late night / early morning Transport for Wales trains between Manchester Airport and Manchester Piccadilly / Chester from Monday 1 to Thursday 4 July

    Last updated: 06:46 02/07/2024

    Overnight engineering work is taking place between Manchester Airport and Manchester Piccadilly / Chester, closing some lines each night from 23:45 to 05:15 from Monday night until Thursday morning.

    Between 23:45 and 05:15 each night, buses will replace trains between Manchester Airport and Chester.

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

  • AW – Between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town

    Buses replace early morning / late night trains to / from Ebbw Vale Town from Monday 1 to Thursday 4 July

    Last updated: 06:46 02/07/2024

    Overnight engineering work is taking place between Newport and Ebbw Vale Town, closing all lines each night from 22:25 Monday night until 05:30 Thursday morning.

    As a result of this, buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town, calling at 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.

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

    Buses replace early morning trains to / from Burnham / Taplow from Tuesday 2 to Friday 5 July

    Last updated: 09:10 02/05/2024

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

    As a result, 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 Taplow, calling at Burnham.

    Additionally, the 00:18 Henley-on-Thames to Reading service will terminate at Twyford. Alternative rail connections will run 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 this page.

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

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

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

    Amended 06:18 Yeovil Pen Mill to Filton Abbey Wood service from Tuesday 2 to Friday 5 July

    Last updated: 05:21 06/05/2024

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

    Tuesday:

    The 06:18 Yeovil Pen Mill to Filton Abbey Wood service will start from Castle Cary. Customers at Yeovil Pen Mill are advised to travel on later services.

    Wednesday to Friday:

    The 06:18 Yeovil Pen Mill to Filton Abbey Wood service will start from Castle Cary, and terminate at Bristol Temple Meads. Customers at Yeovil Pen Mill are advised to travel on later 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 Plymouth / Penzance

    Amended late night / early morning services between Totnes and Plymouth on Tuesday 2 and Wednesday 3 July

    Last updated: 02:10 10/04/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Totnes and Plymouth, closing various lines on Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning.

    Tuesday:

    The 21:04 London Paddington to Plymouth service will be retimed to call later than usual at Totnes and Plymouth.

    The 21:45 Penzance to London Paddington "Night Riviera" Sleeper service will be retimed to run a few minutes later than usual from Totnes to Taunton. Normal timings from Reading onwards.

    Wednesday:

    The 04:54 Plymouth to London Paddington service will be amended to run slightly later than usual, starting at 04:58 from Plymouth, and running slightly later than usual until Castle Cary, after which it will run as normal.

    Check before you travel:

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

  • XC, GWR – CrossCountry between Bristol Temple Meads and Cardiff CentralGreat Western Railway between London Paddington / Portsmouth Harbour / Westbury / Taunton and Cardiff Central / Swansea / Carmarthen

    Amended service between Bristol Parkway and Severn Tunnel Junction from Wednesday 3 to Thursday 18 July

    Last updated: 08:43 02/07/2024

    Major engineering work is taking place between Filton Abbey Wood and Severn Tunnel Junction, closing all lines.

    CrossCountry:

    Thursday 4 - Thursday 18 July (weekdays only):

    The 05:20 Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central service will not run. A replacement bus will run between Bristol Temple Meads and Newport. Change at Newport for trains towards Cardiff Central.

    Great Western Railway:

    Wednesday 3 - Thursday 18 July:

    Long distance services:

    Trains between London Paddington and Cardiff Central / Swansea / Carmarthen will be diverted, and will call additionally at Gloucester. These trains will not call at Bristol Parkway. Journey times between London and Wales will be extended, and trains will be retimed to run earlier or later than usual.

    Local services:

    Replacement buses will run between:

    • Bristol Parkway and Patchway / Severn Tunnel Junction (peak times only).
    • Bristol Parkway and Newport / Cardiff Central (limited service, late night / early mornings only).

    If you are travelling between Patchway and Bristol Parkway, you should use local bus services - rail tickets will be accepted on these services.

    At Patchway, buses towards Bristol will stop to set customers down only. Buses from Bristol will stop to pick up customers only.

    For Cardiff Central / Newport / Severn Tunnel Junction, you should travel via Gloucester for trains between Gloucester and Bristol Temple Meads to connect with amended 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.

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

    Buses replace trains between Leicester and Peterborough on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 July

    Last updated: 08:50 02/07/2024

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

    CrossCountry:

    Buses will replace trains between Leicester and Peterborough, calling at Melton Mowbray, Oakham and Stamford.

    East Midlands Railway:

    Saturday:

    The 05:00 Nottingham to Norwich service will be retimed to start at 05:27, and will not call at East Midlands Parkway, Loughborough, Melton Mowbray, Oakham or Stamford.

    The 06:08 Nottingham to Norwich service will be retimed to start at 06:39, and will not call at East Midlands Parkway, Loughborough, Melton Mowbray, Oakham or Stamford.

    For East Midlands Parkway and Loughborough, you should travel on the 05:33 Nottingham to Leicester service. A replacement bus will run from Loughborough at 06:03 for Peterborough, calling at Melton Mowbray, Oakham and Stamford.

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

  • GWR – Great Western Railway between Bristol Temple Meads / Westbury and Portsmouth HarbourSouth Western Railway between London Waterloo / Southampton Central and Portsmouth & Southsea / Portsmouth Harbour

    Buses replace trains between Eastleigh and Fareham on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 July

    Last updated: 10:21 01/05/2024

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

    Great Western Railway:

    Saturday:

    • The 21:23 Portsmouth Harbour to Westbury will divert between Fareham and Southampton Central (via Netley – not calling). It will not call at Eastleigh and Southampton Airport Parkway. If you are travelling to / from these stations you should travel by alternative services.

    Sunday:

    • The 19:34 Bristol Temple Meads to Portsmouth Harbour will divert between Southampton Central and Fareham (via Netley – not calling). It will not call at Southampton Airport Parkway, Eastleigh, Hedge End and Botley. If you are travelling to / from these stations you should travel by alternative services.

    South Western Railway:

    Buses replace trains between Eastleigh and Fareham.

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

  • GWR – 00:02 and 00:45 London Paddington to Reading 00:19 Reading to London Paddington

    Buses replace early morning trains to / from Burnham and Taplow on Saturday 6 July

    Last updated: 02:02 16/04/2024

    Engineering work is taking place on 1 out of 2 tracks between West Drayton and Maidenhead, closing some lines.

    As a result the following services will not call at Burnham and Taplow:

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

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

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

  • AW – Transport for Wales between Aberdare / Merthyr Tydfil / Rhymney / Cardiff Central and Penarth / Barry Island / Bridgend

    Buses replace morning trains between Cardiff Central and Penarth / Barry Island / Bridgend on Sunday 7 July

    Last updated: 06:46 02/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Penarth / Barry / Bridgend, closing all lines. Until 12:25 buses will replace trains between:

    • Cardiff Central and Penarth
    • Cardiff Central and Barry Island
    • Cardiff Central and 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.

  • XC – Chiltern Railways between London Marylebone and Banbury / Birmingham Moor Street / Stourbridge JunctionCrossCountry between Bournemouth / Southampton Central / Reading and Birmingham New Street / Manchester Piccadilly West Midlands Railway between Leamington Spa and Coventry / Nuneaton

    CANCELLED: Engineering work in the Leamington Spa area on Sunday 7 July

    Last updated: 08:43 02/07/2024

    Engineering work scheduled to take place between Oxford and Banbury has been cancelled and will not take place.

    Train services will run as normal.

    Check before you travel:

    The Journey Planner has been amended to reflect the cancellation of the engineering work. To find options for your journey, please use the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

  • GWR – Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Didcot Parkway / Great Malvern / Swansea / Exeter St Davids / Penzance

    Amended early morning service from London Paddington on Sunday 7 July

    Last updated: 08:11 02/05/2024

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

    As a result the following amendments will apply:

    • The 07:51 London Paddington to Penzance will depart earlier at 07:47.
    • The 08:05 London Paddington to Exeter St Davids will depart earlier at 07:58.
    • The 08:33 London Paddington to Swansea (also diverted) will depart earlier at 08:23.
    • The 08:36 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway will depart 08:42.
    • The 08:43 London Paddington to Great Malvern will depart 08:45.

    Check before you travel:

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

  • GWR – 23:50 London Paddington to Penzance 21:15 Penzance to London Paddington

    Amended late night London Paddington to Penzance "Night Rivieria" Sleeper services on Sunday 7 July

    Last updated: 08:10 02/05/2024

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

    As a result the following amendments will apply:

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

    Check before you travel:

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

  • GWR – 09:45 Oxford to Banbury 10:25 Banbury to Oxford

    Buses replace Great Western Railway trains between Oxford and Banbury until 11:20 on Sunday 7 July

    Last updated: 11:06 18/04/2024

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

    As a result the following amendments will apply:

    • The 09:45 Oxford to Banbury will be replaced by a bus throughout.
    • The 10:25 Banbury to Oxford will be replaced by a bus throughout.

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

  • AW – Transport for Wales services between Cardiff Central and Barry Island / Aberdare / Radyr / Penarth / Pontypridd, and between Cardiff Bay and Cardiff Central

    Amended Transport for Wales services to / from Cardiff from Monday 8 to Thursday 11 July

    Last updated: 06:46 02/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place in the Cardiff area closing some lines. As a result,

    • The 22:52 Aberdare to Cardiff Central terminates at Radyr with rail replacement transport onwards to Cardiff Central via both Llandaf, Cathays and Cardiff Queen Street, and Danescourt, Fairwater, Waun-Gron Park and Ninian Park.
    • The 23:28 Cardiff Central to Barry Island will be replaced with road transport throughout.
    • The 23:24 Pontypridd to Cardiff Central will be cancelled and will not run.
    • The 23:34 Penarth to Cardiff Central departs Penarth at 23:32.
    • The 23:54 Cardiff Bay to Cardiff Central terminates at Cardiff Queen Street.
    • The 23:46 Cardiff Central to Pontypridd departs Cardiff Central at 23:44.

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

  • AW – Between Cardiff Central and Hereford / Shrewsbury / Manchester Piccadilly

    Amended late night / early morning services between Cardiff Central and Hereford / Shrewsbury / Manchester Piccadilly from Monday 8 to Friday 12 July

    Last updated: 06:46 02/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Abergavenny and Cwmbran closing some lines. As a result, the following services will be amended: Monday - Thursday

    • The 23:09 Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central will run approximately 25 minutes later from Cwmbran to Cardiff Central

    Tuesday - Friday

    • The 00:30 Cardiff Central to Hereford will run later from Abergavenny
    • The 04:35 Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly will leave Cardiff, Newport and Cwmbran earlier

    Check before you travel:

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

  • AW – Transport for Wales between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester

    Amended late night / early morning Transport for Wales trains between Manchester and Chester from Monday 8 to Friday 12 July

    Last updated: 06:46 02/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester closing some lines. As a result, the following services will be amended: Monday - Thursday

    • The 21:09 Birmingham International Airport to Manchester Piccadilly terminates at Warrington Bank Quay with onward rail replacement bus service.
    • The 23:20 Manchester Airport to Holyhead will be replaced with rail replacement transport between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester, with service starting again from Chester.

    Tuesday - Friday

    • The 00:26 Manchester Piccadilly to Chester will be replaced with rail replacement bus.
    • The 03:51 Chester to Manchester Airport will be replaced with rail replacement terminating at Manchester Piccadilly.
    • The 04:55 Chester to Manchester Airport retimed to depart at 05:00 and will terminate at Manchester Oxford Road.
    • The 06:25 Manchester Airport to Llandudno will start from Manchester Oxford Road at 06:48.

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

  • GWR – 21:53 London Paddington to Worcester Shrub Hill 22:00 Hereford to London Paddington 22:51 London Paddington to Worcestershire Parkway

    Buses replace late night trains between Oxford and Worcester Shrub Hill from Monday 8 to Thursday 11 July

    Last updated: 01:42 21/06/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Oxford and Worcester Shrub Hill, closing some lines.

    As a result, the following amendments will apply:

    • The 21:53 London Paddington to Worcester Shrub Hill service will call additionally at Didcot Parkway. It will then divert between Didcot Parkway and Worcester Shrub Hill (via Swindon and Cheltenham Spa – NOT calling at either). Rail connections available from Didcot Parkway to Oxford (train continues to Banbury). A rail replacement bus service will then run between Oxford and Worcester Shrub Hill, calling at Hanborough, Charlbury, Shipton, Kingham, Moreton-in-Marsh, Honeybourne, Evesham and Pershore.
    • The 22:00 Hereford to London Paddington service will terminate at Worcester Shrub Hill (and restart Oxford). A rail replacement bus service will run from Worcester Shrub Hill to Oxford, to connect into the train. A second rail replacement bus service will run from Worcester Shrub Hill to stations to Evesham and Oxford. No rail connection towards London Paddington from this bus.
    • The 22:51 London Paddington to Worcestershire Parkway service will terminate Oxford. A rail replacement bus service will run between Oxford and Worcestershire Parkway, calling at Hanborough, Charlbury, Kingham, Moreton-in-Marsh, Honeybourne, Evesham and Pershore.

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

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

    Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Reading and Newbury / Bedwyn from Monday 8 to Friday 12 July

    Last updated: 11:39 18/04/2024

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

    Monday to Thursday:

    • The 21:37 Paignton to London Paddington will call additionally at Bedwyn and Kintbury and will arrive / depart Newbury and beyond later than normal.
    • The 21:37 Bedwyn to Newbury will not run.
    • The 21:56 Newbury to London Paddington will depart earlier at 21:45 and will operate earlier throughout.
    • The 22:08 Newbury to Reading will depart earlier at 21:48 and will not call at Newbury Racecourse, Midgham and Aldermaston. A rail replacement bus service will run at 22:08 from Newbury to Reading calling all stations.

    The following trains will NOT run and will be replaced by road transport:

    • The 21:57 and 22:47 Newbury to Bedwyn
    • The 22:10 Reading to Newbury
    • The 22:25 Bedwyn to Newbury,
    • The 22:47 Newbury to Reading
    • The 23:17 Bedwyn to Reading
    • The 22:30 London Paddington to Bedwyn will not run. Customers for stations to Bedwyn travel by the 22:28 London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads as far as Reading for connecting road transport Reading to Bedwyn.

    Tuesday to Friday:

    • The 00:17 Reading to Newbury service will be replaced by a bus throughout. The bus will run from Reading stopping for customers to disembark only at all stations to Newbury.

    Buses serve railway stations (forecourt/car park/entrance) except where shown below:

    • Reading West: Oxford Road opposite McDonalds
    • Aldermaston: bus stops on Basingstoke Road
    • Midgham: Bath Road Angel public house
    • Newbury Racecourse: bus stops near station entrance on Hanbridge Road

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

  • GWR – 23:45 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington

    Amended 23:45 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington service on Saturday 13 July

    Last updated: 12:22 18/04/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Slough and Reading, closing 2 out of 4 lines.

    As a result of this, the 23:45 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington service will not call at Taplow and Burnham. Customers requiring Taplow / Burnham can travel to Slough where replacement buses will run from Slough to Burnham (journey time of 10 minutes) and Slough to Taplow (journey time of 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.

  • GWR – Between Reading and Gatwick Airport

    Amended late night / early morning service between Reading and Gatwick Airport from Saturday 13 to Sunday 14 July

    Last updated: 12:22 18/04/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Earlswood and Gatwick Airport closing some lines:

    Saturday:

    The 23:35 Reading to Gatwick Airport service will terminate at Redhill. Alternative rail connections will be available between Redhill and Gatwick Airport.

    Sunday:

    The 06:12 Gatwick Airport to Reading service will start from Redhill. Earlier alternative rail connections will be available between Gatwick Airport and Redhill.

    Check before you travel:

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

  • XC – CrossCountry between Birmingham New Street and Cambridge / Stansted Airport

    Buses replace trains between Leicester and Peterborough on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 July

    Last updated: 08:43 02/07/2024

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

    CrossCountry:

    Buses will replace trains between Leicester and Peterborough, calling at Melton Mowbray, Oakham and Stamford.

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

  • GWR – 00:07 Marlow to Maidenhead

    Amended 00:07 Marlow to Maidenhead service on Sunday 14 July

    Last updated: 12:35 18/04/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Maidenhead and Bourne End, closing all lines.

    As a result of this, the 00:07 Marlow to Maidenhead service will terminate at Bourne End. A rail replacement bus will run from Bourne End calling at Cookham, Furze Platt and Maidenhead (journey time from Bourne End to Maidenhead will be 22 minutes).

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

  • GWR – Between Reading and Basingstoke

    No service between Reading and Basingstoke until approximately 08:30 on Sunday 14 July

    Last updated: 01:03 18/04/2024

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

    The following alterations will apply to morning services:

    • The 07:37 Reading to Basingstoke service will not run. You are advised to travel on later services.
    • The 08:06 Basingstoke to Reading service will not run. Earlier road transport will run from Basingstoke at 07:47, calling at Bramley, Mortimer, Reading Green Park and Reading. If you are travelling to / from Reading West you are advised 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.

  • GWR – Between London Paddington and Reading / Didcot Parkway

    Amended service at Burnham / Taplow early morning and late night on Sunday 14 July

    Last updated: 01:29 18/04/2024

    Engineering work is taking place in various locations between Southall and Reading overnight Saturday until Sunday morning and from approximately 23:55 on Sunday evening.

    The following alterations will apply on Sunday:

    The 00:34 London Paddington to Reading will not call at Burnham and Taplow. Customers requiring Taplow / Burnham can travel to Slough where replacement buses will run from Slough to Burnham (journey time of 10 minutes) and Slough to Taplow (journey time of 20 minutes).

    The following trains will not call at Burnham:

    • 06:20 Reading to London Paddington
    • 06:38 London Paddington to Reading
    • 23:53 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington

    Customers requiring Burnham can travel to Slough where replacement buses will run from Slough to Burnham (journey time of 10 minutes).

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

  • GWR – Between London Paddington and Didcot Parkway / Swansea / Penzance

    Amended early morning service from London Paddington on Sunday 14 July

    Last updated: 02:22 18/04/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Southall and Slough, closing 2 out of 4 lines until approximately 09:00 on Sunday.

    The following alterations will apply:

    • The 07:51 London Paddington to Penzance will depart earlier at 07:47 (this train will also be diverted during it's journey)
    • The 08:33 London Paddington to Swansea will depart earlier at 08:30 (this train will also be diverted during it's journey)
    • The 08:36 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway will depart earlier at 08:32.

    Check before you travel:

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

  • GWR – Between Reading and Newbury / Bedwyn

    Amended morning service between Reading and Bedwyn on Sunday 14 July

    Last updated: 03:43 18/04/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Reading and Theale, closing all lines until approximately 08:50.

    The 08:06 Reading to Newbury service will be replaced by a bus, this will depart Reading earlier at 07:55, calling at all stations to Newbury expect Newbury Racecourse.

    The 08:34 Reading to Bedwyn service will start from Newbury at 08:58, the above bus will connect with this train at Newbury.

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

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

    Buses replace early morning / late night trains to / from Pangbourne on Sunday 14 July

    Last updated: 10:29 22/04/2024

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

    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 (terminating at Reading) 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 Pangbourne and Tilehurst.

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

  • XC, GWR – Chiltern Railways between London Marylebone and Birmingham Moor StreetCrossCountry between Bournemouth / Reading and Birmingham New Street / Manchester PiccadillyGreat Western Railway between Oxford and Banbury

    Buses replace trains between Oxford / Bicester Village and Banbury on Sunday 14 July

    Last updated: 08:43 02/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Heyford and Leamington Spa, closing all lines.

    Chiltern Railways:

    Buses will replace trains between Leamington Spa and Bicester Village (connecting with trains to / from Oxford).

    CrossCountry:

    Buses will replace trains between Leamington Spa and Banbury / Oxford.

    Great Western Railway:

    Buses will replace trains between Oxford and Banbury.

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

  • GWR – 23:35 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway

    Amended 23:35 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway service from Monday 15 to Thursday 18 July

    Last updated: 10:51 22/04/2024

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

    Monday - Thursday

    The 23:34 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway will use alternative platforms at Tilehurst, Goring & Streatley and Cholsey and will not call at Pangbourne.

    Customers for Pangbourne are advised to travel to Tilehurst where a rail replacement bus will operate to Pangbourne. This bus will take approximately 10 minutes.

    Customers from Pangbourne are advised to travel by rail replacement bus from Pangbourne to Tilehurst in order to connect with the train.

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

  • GWR – 23:45 Bristol Temple Meads to Frome

    Amended 23:45 Bristol Temple Meads to Frome service from Monday 15 to Thursday 18 July

    Last updated: 11:12 22/04/2024

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

    The 23:45 Bristol Temple Meads to Frome will terminate Westbury. A rail replacement bus will operate from Westbury to Frome.

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

  • AW – Transport for Wales to / from Swansea / Carmarthen

    CANCELLED: Overnight engineering work in the Swansea area from Monday 15 to Friday 19 July

    Last updated: 06:46 02/07/2024

    Engineering work scheduled to take place between Llanelli and Swansea, closing some lines overnight has been cancelled, and will not take place.

    Trains that usually call at Swansea between 22:45 and 05:00 each night will run as normal.

    Check before you travel:

    The Journey Planner has not yet been amended to reflect the cancellation of the engineering work. Please check back nearer the time of travel.

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

    Amended late night trains to / from Ebbw Vale Town from Monday 15 to Thursday 18 July

    Last updated: 06:46 02/07/2024

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

    After 22:15 each night, trains to / from Ebbw Vale Town will be retimed, with extended journey times.

    Check before you travel:

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

  • AW – Transport for Wales between Birmingham International / Holyhead / Chester and Liverpool Lime Street / Manchester Piccadilly / Manchester Airport

    No late night / early morning trains between Chester and Liverpool Lime Street / Manchester Airport from Monday 15 to Friday 19 July

    Last updated: 06:46 02/07/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Chester and Manchester Airport, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

    From approximately 22:20 until 04:30 each night, no trains will run between Chester and Liverpool Lime Street / Manchester Piccadilly / Manchester Airport.

    Replacement buses will run between Chester and Liverpool South Parkway / Manchester Piccadilly. For travel between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport, and between Liverpool South Parkway and Liverpool Lime Street, you should use alternative 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.

  • GWR – Between London Paddington and Reading

    Amended early morning Great Western Railway service between London Paddington and Reading from Tuesday 16 to Friday 19 July

    Last updated: 12:32 05/06/2024

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

    Tuesday - Thursday

    The 00:02 and 00:45 London Paddington to Reading services will not call at Burnham or Taplow.

    The 00:19 Reading to London Paddington will not call at Burnham or Taplow.

    Customers for Burnham or Taplow are advised to travel to Slough where rail replacement buses will run between Slough and Taplow, calling at Burnham.

    The 00:18 Henley-on-Thames to Reading service will terminate Twyford. A rail connection can be made 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 this page.

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

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

  • GWR – 05:32 Bedwyn to London Paddington

    No 05:32 Bedwyn to London Paddington service from Tuesday 16 to Friday 19 July

    Last updated: 03:49 12/05/2024

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

    The 05:32 Bedwyn to London Paddington service will not run.

    Customers are advised to travel by later services.

    Check before you travel:

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

  • GWR – 03:55 Oxford to Reading

    Amended 03:55 Oxford to Reading service from Tuesday 16 to Friday 19 July

    Last updated: 12:15 22/04/2024

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

    The 03:55 Oxford to Reading service will use alternative platforms at Cholsey, Goring & Streatley and Tilehurst and will not call at Pangbourne.

    Customers for Pangbourne are advised to travel on later services.

    Check before you travel:

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

  • GWR – 04:45 Redhill to Gatwick Airport

    Amended 04:45 Redhill to Gatwick Airport services from Tuesday 16 to Friday 19 July

    Last updated: 12:31 22/04/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Earlswood and Gatwick Airport, closing some lines.

    The 04:45 Redhill to Gatwick Airport service will now depart later than scheduled at 04:48 and will arrive at Gatwick Airport at 04:54.

    Check before you travel:

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

  • GWR – Between London Paddington / Bristol Temple Meads and Penzance

    Amended late night Great Western Railway service between Taunton and Exeter St Davids on Wednesday 17 and Thursday 18 July

    Last updated: 02:22 05/06/2024

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

    Wednesday

    The 20:03 and 21:04 London Paddington to Plymouth services will arrive at / depart from Exeter St Davids and stations beyond later than scheduled.

    The 22:00, 23:05 and 23:48 Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids services will arrive at Exeter St Davids later than scheduled.

    The 23:45 London Paddington to Penzance “Night Riviera” Sleeper service will arrive at Exeter St Davids later than scheduled at 04:23.

    The 19:15 Penzance to Bristol Temple Meads will arrive at / depart from Tiverton Parkway and stations beyond approximately 20 minutes later than scheduled.

    The 21:45 Penzance to London Paddington “Night Riviera” Sleeper service will arrive at / depart from Taunton at 02:13, arriving at Reading to disembark only at 04:19 and at London Paddington at 05:05.

    Thursday

    The 22:00 and 23:05 Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids services will arrive at Exeter St David later than normal.

    The 23:45 London Paddington to Penzance “Night Riviera” Sleeper service will depart from Taunton earlier than scheduled at 03:08.

    The 23:48 Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids will arrive at Tiverton Parkway to disembark only and will arrive at Exeter St David later than scheduled.

    The 21:45 Penzance to London Paddington “Night Riviera” Sleeper service will arrive at /depart from Taunton at 01:48, arriving at Reading to disembark only. This service will arrive at London Paddington at the scheduled time.

    Check before you travel:

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