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  • XC, GWR – CrossCountry between Bournemouth and Manchester PiccadillyGreat Western Railway between London Paddington and Oxford / Banbury / Worcester Foregate Street / Hereford and also between Didcot Parkway and Oxford

    Lines reopened: Disruption between Reading and Oxford expected until at least the end of the day

    Last updated: 07:48 09/06/2023

    Trains are returning to normal following urgent repairs to a bridge between Didcot Parkway and Oxford.

    A limited shuttle service is in operation between Didcot Parkway and Oxford with a normal service expected to resume at the start of service on Saturday 10 June.

    Disruption between Reading and Oxford is expected until the day.

    Advice for CrossCountry customers:

    Trains will be revised to run in 2 portions; between Bournemouth and Didcot Parkway and between Oxford and Manchester Piccadilly. Limited replacement road transport is in operation between Didcot Parkway and Oxford.

    Customers travelling between Bournemouth / Reading and Banbury / Birmingham / Manchester are advised to travel via London stations or Bristol stations. This is due to limited availability of road transport at Didcot Parkway. 

    To assist with your journey, you may use your ticket on the following at no extra cost:

    • Avanti West Coast via any reasonable route
    • Chiltern Railways via any reasonable route
    • Great Western Railway via any reasonable route
    • London Northwestern Railway via any reasonable route
    • London Underground via any reasonable route
    • South Western Railway between Bournemouth and London Waterloo

    Advice for Great Western Railway customers:

    Network Rail has completed repairs to Nuneham Viaduct, near Abingdon, ahead of schedule, allowing Great Western Railway to operate some services between Oxford and Didcot Parkway today, Friday 9 June.

    Normal timetable services will resume tomorrow, Saturday 10 June, following the reopening of the railway line between Oxford and Didcot Parkway.  Full, direct services between North Cotswolds, Oxford, London and the South West recommence tomorrow.

    Alternative travel options:

    Limited rail replacement transport is in operation between Didcot Parkway and Oxford.

    To assist with your journey, you may use your ticket on the following at no extra cost:

    • Avanti West Coast between Birmingham New Street and London Euston
    • Chiltern Railways between Oxford and London Marylebone
    • CrossCountry between Worcestershire Parkway and Cheltenham Spa and Bristol Parkway
    • London Underground between Euston Square/ London Marylebone/ London Paddington
    • Oxford Bus Company route 35 between Oxford City Centre and Abingdon
    • ​​​​​​​Stagecoach Buses on the following routes - route S3 between Oxford and Charlbury - route S6 between between Swindon and Oxford (Osney Island bus stop which is a 6 minute walk from Oxford station) - route S7 between Oxford and Hanborough
    • Thames Travel route X2 and X32 between Didcot and Oxford
    • Transport for Wales between Newport and Hereford, where you can change for a GWR service to London Paddington
    • West Midlands Railway between Worcester Stations and London Euston via Birmingham New Street

    Why was the line closed?

    The line was closed on Monday 3 April after significant structural movements in the viaduct were detected. Engineers have since worked round-the-clock to replace the south bank abutment, which was built as part of the original viaduct in 1856.

    Engineers will remain on site for up to 12 weeks to monitor, carry out finishing works and clear the construction site, working outside of train operating hours.

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement bus travel advice:

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

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

    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 – Transport for Wales between Barry Island / Cardiff Central and Treherbert

    Buses replace trains between Pontypridd and Treherbert from Saturday 29 April to February 2024

    Last updated: 04:22 07/06/2023

    Major engineering work is taking place between Pontypridd and Treherbert until early February 2024

    As a result, all services will run to / from Pontypridd.

    Rail replacement buses will run between Pontypridd and Treherbert.

    If you would like more information on the work taking place on the Treherbert line it can be found here.

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

    You can find the location of your replacement bus 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 – 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: 06:16 25/05/2023

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

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

    Buses replace trains between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town from Saturday 27 May to Sunday 11 June

    Last updated: 04:22 07/06/2023

    Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Cenral and Ebbw Vale Town, closing all lines.

    As a result buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town.

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

  • XC – CrossCountry between Penzance and Dundee / Aberdeen, and between Plymouth and Glasgow Central / Edinburgh, and also between Reading and Newcastle East Midlands Railway between London St Pancras International / Derby and Sheffield, and also between Matlock and Nottingham / Derby

    Amended service via Derby from Saturday 27 May until Sunday 11 June

    Last updated: 12:04 01/06/2023

    Engineering work is taking place between Derby and Chesterfield, closing some lines all week.

    CrossCountry

    Trains will divert via an alternative route which means an additional 60 minutes may be added to your journey. 

    East Midlands Railway

    Buses will replace trains between Derby and Matlock to connect to / from train services.

    On Saturdays, an additional bus (departing 22:18) will run between Derby and Chesterfield, calling at Belper.

    Monday to Fridays, some additional late night / early morning buses will run between Derby and Chesterfield, calling at Belper.

    Saturday and Monday to Friday:

    A reduced service of one train per hour will run between London St Pancras International and Sheffield via a diversionary route and will not call at Derby.

    One train per hour will also run from London St Pancras International and terminate at Derby.

    Rail replacement buses will run between Derby and Chesterfield to connect with train services.

    Sunday:

    All services will run on a diversionary route between London St Pancras International and Sheffield.

    Trains may depart earlier than usual and arrive later than normal.

    Friday 9 June only:

    • The 23:49 Nottingham to Derby service will be replaced by a bus throughout.
    • The 23:12 Matlock to Nottingham service will start from Derby. A rail replacement bus service will run between Matlock and Derby, running earlier than usual 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 – Great Western Railway between Taunton / Portsmouth & Southsea / Bristol Temple Meads and Bristol Parkway / Cardiff Central

    Reduced service between Bristol Temple Meads and Filton Abbey Wood from Monday 5 to Friday 9 June

    Last updated: 03:26 08/06/2023

    Engineering work is taking place on 2 out of 4 tracks between Stapleton Road and Filton Abbey Wood, closing some lines.

    Monday to Thursday:

    Trains between Bristol Temple Meads and Lawrence Hill, Stapleton Road and Filton Abbey Wood will not run.

    Trains between Bristol Temple Meads (and beyond) and Bristol Parkway / Cardiff Central that would normally call at Lawrence Hill and Stapleton Road will not do so. 

    Lawrence Hill and Stapleton Road will continue to be served by trains between Weston-super-Mare / Bristol Temple Meads and Avonmouth / Severn Beach. If you are travelling between Lawrence Hill / Stapleton Road and Filton Abbey Wood you should use these train services and travel via Bristol Temple Meads.

    Late night / early morning replacement buses will run between Bristol Parkway, and Bristol Temple Meads via Filton Abbey Wood, Stapleton Road and Lawrence Hill. At Filton Abbey Wood, buses from Bristol Parkway will stop to pick up only, and buses from Bristol Temple Meads will stop to drop off only.

    Friday:

    Trains between Cardiff Central and Portsmouth Harbour will start / terminate Bristol Parkway. Road transport will operate between Newport and Bristol Parkway with rail connections between Cardiff Central and Newport. Road transport will also operate between Newport, Severn Tunnel Junction, Patchway and Bristol Parkway.

    Trains between Cardiff Central and Taunton(and beyond) will start / terminate Bristol Temple Meads.

    Trains between Cardiff Central and Bristol Temple Meads will not run. 

    Rail connections Cardiff Central - Newport with road transport (as above) to / from Bristol Parkway.

    Rail connections Bristol Parkway - Bristol Temple Meads (and beyond by CrossCountry Trains) or to connect at Bristol Temple Meads for local stations to Taunton (and beyond).

    Additionally:

    • 05:53 Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central will not run and will be part replaced by earlier road transport from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport, calling Filton Abbey Wood, Patchway and Severn Tunnel Junction. Rail connection Newport-Cardiff Central.
    • 23:30 Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads will not run and will be replaced by road transport throughout (two buses): 23:30 Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads, calling Newport (pick up only) and 23:30 Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads, calling Newport (pick up only), then all stations. 

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

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

    Buses replace evening / morning services to / from Pangbourne from Monday 5 to Friday 9 June

    Last updated: 09:55 18/05/2023

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

    The following services will use alternative platforms at Tilehurst, Goring & Streatley and Cholsey and will not call at Pangbourne:

    Monday to Thursday:

    • The 20:07, 20:38, 21:08, 21:36, 22:08, 22:36 and 23:34 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway services.
    • The 21:04, 21:38 (departing 21:44) and 22:53 (departing 23:02) Didcot Parkway to London Paddington services.
    • The 22:36 (departing 22:38) and 23:24 Didcot Parkway to Reading services.

    Tuesday to Friday:

    • The 00:03 Banbury to Reading
    • The 03:55 Oxford to Reading services.

    Friday:

    • The 23:34 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway service.

    Rail replacement buses will run between Tilehurst and Pangbourne

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

  • GWR – 00:02 and 00:45 London Paddington to Reading00:18 Henley-on-Thames to Reading

    Buses replace morning trains to / from Burnham and Taplow from Tuesday 6 to Friday 9 June

    Last updated: 10:04 18/05/2023

    Engineering work is taking place on 2 out of 4 tracks between Maidenhead and Reading, closing some lines.

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

    • The 00:02 and 00:45 London Paddington to Reading services
    • The 00:18 Reading to London Paddington service.

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

    Additionally, the 00:18 Henley-on-Thames to Reading service will terminate at Twyford. You should use alternative rail services to complete your journey.

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

  • XC, GWR – CrossCountry between Edinburgh and Plymouth, and also between Birmingham New Street and PaigntonGreat Western Railway between London Paddington / Exeter St Davids and Paignton / Plymouth / Penzance, and between Bristol Temple Meads / Exmouth / Barnstaple and Paignton, and also between Cardiff Central and Plymouth / Penzance

    Lines reopened between Exeter St Davids and Newton Abbot

    Last updated: 12:39 09/06/2023

    Trains are running normally following the emergency services dealing with an incident between Exeter St Davids and Newton Abbot earlier today.

  • AW – 23:09 Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central

    Amended 23:09 Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central on Friday 9 June

    Last updated: 04:22 07/06/2023

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

    The 23:09 Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central will terminate at Newport with bus connection forward 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 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, AW – CrossCountry between Cardiff Central and Birmingham New Street / NottinghamTransport for Wales between Fishguard Harbour / Milford Haven / Pembroke Dock / Carmarthen / Swansea /  Maesteg / Bridgend / Cardiff Central and Hereford / Gloucester / Cheltenham Spa / Crewe / Llandudno Junction / Holyhead / Manchester Piccadilly

    Amended services between Cardiff Central and Newport / Cwmbran / Gloucester from Friday 9 to Monday 12 June

    Last updated: 04:22 07/06/2023

    Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Newport / Cwmbran / Gloucester, closing some line.

    CrossCountry:

    Saturday and Sunday:

    Great Western Railway buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central and Newport and also between Newport and Gloucester.

    Transport for Wales:

    Friday:

    The 23:09 Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central service will terminate at Newport. A rail replacement bus will run between Newport and Cardiff Central.

    Saturday:

    Buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central and Newport. 

    If you are travelling towards Gloucester, you should use CrossCountry services to complete your journey.

    Sunday:

    Buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central and Cwmbran and also between Cardiff Central and Gloucester.

    Monday:

    The 04:35 Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly service will start from Cwmbran. A rail replacement bus service will run between Cardiff Central and Cwmbran 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 – Great Western Railway between Cardiff Central and Portsmouth Harbour / Taunton / Plymouth / Penzance

    Amended services to / from Bristol Parkway from Friday 9 to Sunday 18 June

    Last updated: 10:06 18/05/2023

    Engineering work is taking place between Severn Tunnel Junction and Patchway / Bristol Parkway, closing some lines.

    Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour:

    Trains will start / terminate at Bristol Parkway.

    Rail replacement buses will run between Newport and Bristol Parkway (calling at Severn Tunnel Junction and Patchway).

    If you are travelling between Cardiff Central and Newport you should use alternative rail services to complete your journey.

    Cardiff Central - Taunton (and beyond):

    Trains will start / terminate at Bristol Parkway.

    Rail replacement buses will run between Newport and Bristol Parkway (calling at Severn Tunnel Junction and Patchway).

    If you are travelling between Cardiff Central and Newport you should use alternative rail services to complete your journey.

    Rail connections are also available at Bristol Temple Meads to Taunton (and beyond).

    Carmarthen / Swansea and London Paddington:

    Services will divert between Bristol Parkway and Swindon (via Gloucester calling to pick up only from London / drop of only towards London). They will not call at Bristol Parkway. These services will be retimed to run earlier / later than usual, and will run to an amended timetable.

    There will be some direct trains between Bristol Parkway and London Paddington at busy times. Outside of these times you should travel via Bristol Temple Meads for alternative rail services.

    Rail replacement buses will run between Newport and Bristol Parkway (calling at Severn Tunnel Junction and Patchway). These will connect in to / out of diverted train services.

    Ticket Acceptance:

    You can also use CrossCountry services between Bristol Parkway and Bristol Temple Meads to connect in and out of train services towards Taunton.

    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 Liskeard and Looe

    Buses replace trains between Liskeard and Looe

    Last updated: 06:35 09/06/2023

    Disruption following a shortage of train crew has now ended.

  • XC, GWR – CrossCountry between Penzance and Aberdeen, and between Plymouth and Glasgow Central, and between Paignton and Manchester PiccadillyGreat Western Railway between Weymouth / Warminster and Gloucester, and between Bristol Temple Meads and Worcester Foregate Street, and between London Paddington and Cheltenham Spa

    Lines reopened: disruption between Swindon / Bristol Parkway and Gloucester expected until 13:00

    Last updated: 11:27 09/06/2023

    Trains are now returning to normal following an earlier broken down train in the Cam & Dursley area.

    Trains between Swindon / Bristol Parkway and Gloucester may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 20 minutes or revised.

    Disruption is expected until 13:00.

    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.

  • AW – Transport for Wales between Cheltenham Spa / Ebbw Vale Town / Cardiff Central and Maesteg / Swansea / Carmarthen

    Reduced service between Cardiff Central and Swansea on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 June

    Last updated: 04:22 07/06/2023

    Station improvement work is taking place at Cardiff Central, with affects to lines out of platforms 0, 1, 2 and 3.

    As a result a reduced service will operate between Cardiff Central and Swansea with one train per hour running in each direction. These service may make additional stops.

    Services between Cheltenham Spa / Ebbw Vale Town / Cardiff Central and Maesteg will start / terminate at Bridgend. 

    If you are travelling to Cardiff Central and beyond you should change and Bridgend.

    Check before you travel:

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

  • GWR – Between Newbury / London Paddington and Bedwyn

    Amended 23:41 Newbury to Bedwyn on Saturday 10 June

    Last updated: 10:50 18/05/2023

    Engineering work is taking place between Theale and Bedwyn, closing all lines.

    The 23:41 Newbury to Bedwyn will not run and will be replaced by a bus from Newbury to Kintbury, Hungerford and Bedwyn.

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

  • GWR – Between Reading and Gatwick Airport

    Amended 23:34 service between Reading and Gatwick Airport on Saturday 10 June

    Last updated: 10:42 30/05/2023

    Engineering work is taking place between Reigate and Redhill meaning some lines will be closed.

    The 23:34 Reading to Gatwick Airport will terminate Redhill. An alternative rail connection will be available between Redhill and Gatwick Airport.

    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, and between Reading and Banbury

    Buses replace early morning trains to / from Burnham / Taplow / Pangbourne on Saturday 10 June

    Last updated: 10:52 18/05/2023

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

    As a result:

    • The 00:02 London Paddington to Reading service will not call at Burnham or Taplow. Replacement buses will run between Slough and Burnham / Taplow.
    • The 00:03 Banbury to Reading service will not call at Pangbourne. Replacement buses will run between Tilehurst and Pangbourne.
    • The 00:18 Reading to London Paddington service will not call at Burnham or Taplow. Replacement buses will run between Slough and Burnham / Taplow.
    • The 00:45 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 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 London Paddington

    Amended Great Western Railway services to / from London Paddington on Sunday 11 June

    Last updated: 09:21 17/05/2023

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

    High Speed:

    Trains between London Paddington and Oxford / Worcester / Great Malvern / Hereford / Paignton / Penzance will be retimed to depart up to 3 minutes earlier or later than usual.

    To maintain connections with these amended services, trains between Swindon and Cheltenham Spa will be retimed to run a few minutes later than usual.

    Local services:

    Trains between London Paddington and Didcot Parkway will be amended to run a few minutes earlier 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 Gatwick Airport

    Buses replace trains between Guildford and Gatwick Airport on Sunday 11 June

    Last updated: 11:37 18/05/2023

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

    Buses will replace trains between Guildford and Gatwick Airport (fast and stopping buses).

    At Redhill, buses towards Gatwick will stop to drop off only, and buses from Gatwick will stop to pick up only.

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

  • AW – Transport for Wales between Cardiff Queen Street and Cardiff Bay

    No service between Cardiff Queen Street and Cardiff Bay from Sunday 11 to Sunday 25 June

    Last updated: 04:22 07/06/2023

    Engineering work is taking place in the Cardiff Bay area, closing all lines.

    As a result no services will run between Cardiff Queen Street and Cardiff Bay.

    You should use local bus services to complete your journey.

    Check before you travel:

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

  • GWR – Between London Paddington and Bristol Temple Meads / Cardiff Central / Carmarthen / Swansea

    Amended services between London Paddington and Bristol Parkway on Sunday 11 June

    Last updated: 11:34 18/05/2023

    Engineering work is taking place between Bristol Parkway and Severn Tunnel Junction closing some lines.

    Trains between London Paddington and Swansea / Carmarthen will NOT run.Road transport will be in place between Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central / Newport.A shuttle rail service will then operate between Cardiff Central and Bridgend, Port Talbot Parkway, Neath and Swansea. Between 12:00 and 20:00 there will be additional trains between Reading, Didcot Parkway and Swindon.Some additional trains will operate between London Paddington and Bristol Parkway.The following services will NOT run:

    • 10:16 London Paddington to Bristol Parkway
    • 14:13 London Paddington to Cardiff Central
    • 12:20 Bristol Parkway to London Paddington
    • 14:30 Bristol Temple Meads to Swindon
    • 16:50 Cardiff Central to London Paddington
    • 08:13 London Paddington to Exeter St Davids will divert, calling additionally at Bristol Parkway

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

  • GWR – Between Oxford and Banbury

    Amended 09:45 and 10:25 services between Oxford and Banbury on Sunday 11 June

    Last updated: 11:34 18/05/2023

    Engineering work is taking place between Heyford and Kings Sutton closing some lines.

    • The 09:45 Oxford to Banbury will NOT run and will be replaced by earlier road transport from Oxford to Banbury, calling at Tackley, Heyford and King's Sutton.
    • The 10:25 Banbury to Oxford will NOT run and will be replaced by road transport from Banbury to Oxford, calling at Kings Sutton, Heyford and Tackley.

    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 Newbury

    Amended 00:18 service between Reading and Newbury on Sunday 11 June

    Last updated: 11:34 18/05/2023

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

    The 00:18 service will not run and will be replaced by a replacement bus from Reading calling at all stations to 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.

  • AW – Transport for Wales between Aberdare / Merthyr Tydfil / Caerphilly / Cardiff Central and Bridgend

    Buses replace trains between Rhoose and Bridgend on Sunday 11 June

    Last updated: 04:22 07/06/2023

    Engineering work is taking place between Rhoose and Bridgend, closing all lines.

    Until 15:05, buses will replace trains between Rhoose 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 – Between Birmingham New Street and Bournemouth / Reading, and also between Manchester Piccadilly and Bournemouth

    Buses replace CrossCountry services between Banbury and Oxford until 11:20 on Sunday 11 June

    Last updated: 11:33 18/05/2023

    Engineering work is taking place between Banbury and Oxford until 11:20, closing some lines.

    Replacement buses will be running between Banbury and Oxford during this time.

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

  • AW – 22:43 Cardiff Central to Bridgend

    Amended 22:43 Cardiff Central to Bridgend service from Monday 12 to Thursday 15 June

    Last updated: 04:22 07/06/2023

    Engineering work is taking place between Barry and Bridgend, closing some lines.

    As a result the 22:43 Cardiff Central to Bridgend service will terminate at Barry.

    A rail replacement bus service will run between Barry 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.

  • AW – 20:05 Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly 22:32 Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury

    Buses replace late night trains between Manchester Piccadilly and Crewe from Monday 12 to Thursday 15 June

    Last updated: 04:22 07/06/2023

    Engineering work is taking place between Stockport and Crewe, closing some lines.

    As a result the following amendments will apply:

    • The 20:05 Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly service will terminate at Crewe. A rail replacement bus will run between Crewe and Manchester Piccadilly.
    • The 22:32 Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury service will start at Crewe. A rail replacement bus service will run between Manchester Piccadilly and Crewe.

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

  • GWR – Great Western Railway services to / from / via Bedwyn / Newbury

    Amended late night trains in the Bedwyn / Newbury area from Monday 12 to Friday 16 June

    Last updated: 12:00 18/05/2023

    Engineering work is taking place between Newbury Racecourse and Bedwyn / Theale, closing various lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

    After 20:15 each night until the end of service (early on Tuesday - Friday mornings), no trains will run between Newbury and Bedwyn, with replacement buses running instead. Trains in the area will be retimed or replaced by buses throughout.

    High speed services running through the area will be amended, retimed or diverted. Diverted trains will additionally call at Swindon, with replacement buses running between Swindon and Hungerford / Pewsey.

    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 and Worcestershire Parkway / Worcester Shrub Hill / Hereford

    Buses replace late night trains between Oxford and Worcester Parkway / Worcester Shrub Hill from Monday 12 to Thursday 15 June

    Last updated: 12:00 18/05/2023

    Engineering work is taking place between Oxford and Worcester Shrub Hill, closing all lines on Monday to Thursday evenings.

    As a result:

    • The 21:53 London Paddington to Worcester Shrub Hill service will call at Didcot Parkway, and then divert to run via Swindon to Worcester Shrub Hill. For stations via Oxford, change at Didcot Parkway for rail connections to Oxford, and a replacement bus from Oxford to Worcester Shrub Hill via Evesham.
    • The 22:00 Hereford to London Paddington service will terminate at Worcester Shrub Hill, and restart at Oxford. A replacement bus will run between Worcester Shrub Hill and Oxford (fast) connecting with the train. A second bus will run from Worcester Shrub Hill to Oxford, calling at intermediate stations (no rail connections to London from this bus).
    • The 22:51 London Paddington to Worcestershire Parkway service will terminate at Oxford, with a replacement bus running from Oxford to Worcestershire Parkway.

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

  • GWR – Great Western Railway between Banbury and Reading

    Amended 00:03 Banbury to Reading service from Tuesday 13 to Friday 16 June

    Last updated: 09:21 17/05/2023

    Engineering work is taking place in the Oxford area, closing some lines on Tuesday to Friday mornings.

    As a result, the 00:03 Banbury to Reading service will be amended to run as two separate trains:

    • The 00:03 Banbury to Oxford service.
    • The 00:45 Oxford to Reading service.

    If you intend to travel beyond Oxford, you will need to change trains at Oxford.

    Check before you travel:

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

  • AW – Avanti West Coast between London Euston / Chester and HolyheadTransport for Wales between Cardiff Central / Birmingham International / Chester and Holyhead

    Buses replace trains between Bangor and Holyhead on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 June

    Last updated: 04:22 07/06/2023

    Engineering work is taking place between Bangor and Holyhead, closing all lines.

    Avanti West Coast:

    As a result of engineering work elsewhere on the Avanti West Coast network, a limited service will run between Crewe and Bangor only.

    Transport for Wales:

    Buses will replace trains between Bangor and Holyhead.

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

  • XC – Avanti West Coast between London Euston / Birmingham New Street and Chester / Wrexham General / Wrexham Central / Holyhead / Manchester Piccadilly  Preston / Blackpool North / Liverpool Lime Street / Glasgow Central / Edinburgh CrossCountry between Bournemouth / Birmingham New Street and Manchester PiccadillyLondon Northwestern Railway between London Euston / Northampton / Birmingham New Street and Crewe / Liverpool Lime Street

    Amended services to / from Crewe on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 June

    Last updated: 12:14 18/05/2023

    Engineering work is taking place between Birmingham New Street and Smethwick Rolfe Street and between Stafford and Crewe, closing all lines.

    CrossCountry:

    Trains will not call at Crewe (with the exception of the 05:11 Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouth service, which will be able to operate).

    You should use alternative London Northwestern Railway services to complete your journey.

    Avanti West Coast:

    More information on Avanti West Coast services can be found here.

    London Northwestern Railway:

    Train services between Birmingham New Street and Liverpool Lime Street will run between Crewe and Liverpool Lime Street and between Birmingham New Street and Stafford only and will arrive later at / depart earlier from Birmingham New Street. Rail replacement buses will operate between Crewe and Stafford.

    Trains between Birmingham New Street and Crewe (via Stoke-on-Trent) will run between Stafford and Crewe only. You are advised to travel on other services between Birmingham New Street / Wolverhampton and Stafford.

    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 Bristol Temple Meads / Wesbury and Frome

    Buses replace late night services between Westbury and Frome on Saturday 17 June

    Last updated: 12:15 18/05/2023

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

    As a result the following amendments will apply:

    • The 22:15 Bristol Temple Meads (departing Bristol Parkway) to Frome service will terminate at Westbury.
    • The 23:12 Bristol Temple Meads to Frome service will terminate at Westbury.
    • The 23:16 Frome to Westbury service will not run.

    Rail replacement buses will run between Westbury and Frome.

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

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

    Buses replace trains between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town after 23:00 on Saturday 17 and all day on Sunday 18 June

    Last updated: 04:22 07/06/2023

    Engineering work is taking place between Newport and Ebbw Vale Town, closing all lines.

    From 23:00 on Saturday and all day on Sunday, buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town.

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

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

    Buses replace late night / early morning trains to / from Burnham and Taplow on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 June

    Last updated: 12:15 18/05/2023

    Engineering work is taking place on 2 out of 4 tracks between London Paddington and Reading, closing some lines.

    Saturday:

    • The 23:45 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington service will not call at Burnham or Taplow.

    Sunday:

    • The 00:34 London Paddington to Reading service will not call at Burnham and Taplow.
    • The 06:20 Reading to London Paddington and the 06:38 London Paddington to Reading services will not call at Burham.
    • The 23:53 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington will not call at Burnham.

    Rail replacement buses will operate 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.

  • XC – CrossCountry between Bournemouth / Cardiff Central / Birmingham New Street and Nottingham

    Buses replace trains between Derby and Nottingham on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 June

    Last updated: 12:14 18/05/2023

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

    Buses replace trains between Derby and Nottingham.

    Check before you travel:

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

    ​​​​​​​Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

  • XC, AW – Avanti West Coast between London Euston and Wolverhampton / Shrewsbury / Crewe / Holyhead / Manchester Piccadilly / Preston / Glasgow Central / Edinburgh CrossCountry between Paignton / Bournemouth / Southampton Central / Bristol Temple Meads / Reading / Birmingham New Street and Manchester PiccadillyLondon Northwestern Railway between Birmingham International / Birmingham New Street and Crewe / Chester / Liverpool Lime Street Transport for Wales between Birmingham International and Shrewsbury / Holyhead / AberystwythWest Midlands Railway between Birmingham International / Walsall / Rugeley Trent Valley and Wolverhampton / Shrewsbury

    Amended services to / from Wolverhampton on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 June

    Last updated: 04:22 07/06/2023

    Engineering work is taking place between Birmingham International and Wolverhampton, closing some lines.

    Avanti West Coast:

    More information on Avanti West Coast services can be found here.

    CrossCountry:

    Trains will not call at Wolverhampton.

    You can use London Northwestern Railway / West Midlands Railway rail replacement buses will run between Stafford and Wolverhampton.

    London Northwestern Railway / West Midlands Railway:

    Train services between Birmingham New Street and Shrewsbury will run between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury only. You are advised to travel on other services between Birmingham New Street and Wolverhampton.

    Trains between Wolverhampton and Walsall will run between Birmingham New Street and Walsall only - to a special timetable at a reduced level of frequency (local stopping train services between Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street will not run).

    Rail replacement buses will operate between Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street - calling at all intermediate stations.

    Transport for Wales:

    No trains will run between Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street. You can use your tickets on other operator's train / bus 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.

  • AW – Transport for Wales between Bridgend / Barry Island / and Pontypridd / Treherbert / Aberdare / Merthyr Tydfil

    Buses replace trains between Pontypridd and Radyr on Sunday 18 June

    Last updated: 04:22 07/06/2023

    Engineering work is taking place between Pontypridd and Radyr, closing all lines.

    Buses will replace trains between Pontypridd and Radyr.

    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 – 07:51 London Paddington to Penzance 08:51 London Paddington to Penzance

    Amended morning services to / from Pewsey on Sunday 18 June

    Last updated: 09:20 17/05/2023

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

    As a result the following amendments will apply:

    • The 07:51 (departing 07:52) London Paddington to Penzance service will divert between Reading and Westbury, not calling at Newbury or Pewswey.
    • The 08:51 London Paddington to Penzance service will depart earlier at 08:44 and will call additionally at Newbury and Pewsey.

    Check before you travel:

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

  • GWR – 00:07 Marlow to Maidenhead

    Amended 00:07 Marlow to Maidenhead service on Sunday 18 June

    Last updated: 12:23 18/05/2023

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

    As a result the 00:07 Marlow to Maidenhead service will terminate at Bourne End.

    A rail replacement bus service will run between Bourne End and Maidenhead.

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

  • GWR – 07:55 Westbury to Warminster08:11 Warminster to Swindon08:40 Westbury to Bristol Temple Meads09:14 Swindon to Wesbury

    Buses replace early morning trains to / from Westbury / Warminster on Sunday 18 June

    Last updated: 12:22 18/05/2023

    Engineering work is taking place between Bradford-upon-Avon and Dilton Marsh, closing some lines.

    As a result the following amendments will apply:

    • The 07:55 Westbury to Warminster service will not run. You should travel by later services.
    • The 08:11 Warminster to Swindon service will not run and will be replaced by an earlier rail replacement bus from Warminster to Chippenham. Rail connections available from Chippenham to Swindon.
    • The 08:40 Westbury to Bristol Temple Meads service will depart at 08:55.
    • The 09:14 Swindon to Westbury service will start from Chippenham. Earlier rail connections available between Swindon and Chippenham.

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

  • XC – 09:15 Southampton Central to Manchester Piccadilly 09:40 Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadilly

    Amended early morning CrossCountry services from Bournemouth / Southampton Central on Sunday 18 June

    Last updated: 12:22 18/05/2023

    Engineering work is taking place between Southampton Central and Southampton Airport Parkway, closing some lines.

    As a result the following amendments will apply:

    • The 09:15 Southampton Central to Manchester Piccadilly service will start from Eastleigh. A rail replacement bus service will run between Southampton Central and Eastleigh.
    • The 09:40 Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadilly service will start from Southampton Central. A rail replacement bus service will run between Bournemouth and Southampton Airport Parkway.

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

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

    Amended services to / from Pangbourne on Sunday 18 June

    Last updated: 12:21 18/05/2023

    Engineering work is taking place on 2 out of 4 tracks between Reading and Didcot Parkway, closing some lines.

    The following trains will use alternative platforms at Tilehurst, Goring & Streatley and Chosley and will not call at Pangbourne:

    • The 07:38 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway 
    • The 08:18 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington
    • The 22:33 and 23:30 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway
    • The 23:53 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington

    Rail replacement buses will run between:

    • Tilehurst and Pangbourne 

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

  • GWR – 08:06 Reading to Newbury08:34 Reading to Bedwyn08:47 Newbury to Reading

    Amended morning services between Reading and Newbury / Bedwyn on Sunday 18 June

    Last updated: 12:21 18/05/2023

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

    As a result the following amendments will apply:

    • The 08:06 Reading to Newbury service will not run, and will be replaced by an earlier rail replacement bus which will call at all stations except Newbury Racecourse
    • The 08:34 Reading to Bedwyn service will start from Newbury at 08:57 (connecting out of bus above)
    • The 08:47 Newbury to Reading service will operate a few minutes later than normal at some stations.

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

  • GWR – 07:37 and 08:37 Reading to Basingstoke 08:06 Basingstoke to Reading

    Buses replace morning trains between Reading and Basingstoke on Sunday 18 June

    Last updated: 05:46 26/05/2023

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

    As a result the following amendments will apply:

    • The 07:37 Reading to Basingstoke service will not run.
    • The 08:37 Reading to Basingstoke service will not run.
    • The 08:06 Basingstoke to Reading service will not run.

    The services will be replaced by one bus in each direction at 07:38 from Reading to Basingstoke and at 07:45 from Basingstoke to Reading, calling at all stations except Reading West. For Reading West, 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.

  • XC – CrossCountry between Bournemouth / Cardiff Central / Birmingham New Street and Nottingham

    Reduced CrossCountry service between Birmingham New Street and Nottingham from Monday 19 June to Friday 14 July

    Last updated: 09:21 17/05/2023

    Engineering work is taking place at Birmingham New Street, closing some lines.

    As a result a reduced hourly service will operate between Birmingham New Street and Nottingham during the week.

    Services are unaffected on Saturdays and Sundays.

    Check before you travel:

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

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

    Amended late night / early morning services to / from Oxford from Monday 19 to Friday 23 June

    Last updated: 12:28 18/05/2023

    Engineering work is taking place on 1 out of 2 tracks between Didcot Parkway and Oxford, closing some lines.

    Monday to Thursday:

    • The 23:14 London Paddington to Oxford service will arrive Oxford a few minutes later than normal.
    • The 23:47 Didcot Parkway to Oxford service will be replaced by a bus throughout.

    Tuesday to Friday:

    • The 00:03 Banbury to Reading service will terminate at Oxford. A rail replacement bus service will run between Oxford and Reading.
    • The 00:11 and 00:57 Didcot Parkway to Oxford services will be replaced by buses throughout.
    • The 00:31 London Paddington to Oxford service will arrive Oxford a few minutes later than normal.
    • The 03:55 Didcot Parkway to Reading service will depart earlier than normal. Normal timings departing Didcot Parkway and beyond.

    Check before you travel:

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

    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 – 00:19 Exmouth to Exeter St Davids23:40 Exeter St Davids to Exmouth

    Amended late night / early morning services between Exeter St Davids and Exmouth from Monday 19 to Thursday 22 June

    Last updated: 12:27 18/05/2023

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

    Monday to Wednesday:

    • The 23:40 Exeter St Davids to Exmouth service will not run. It will be replaced by two buses, one running Exeter St Davids to Exmouth (calling at Exeter Central, Digby & Sowton, Topsham and Lympstone Commando). A second bus will run between Exeter St Davids and Exmouth (calling at all stations).

    Tuesday to Thursday:

    • The 00:19 Exmouth to Exeter St Davids service will not run. t will be replaced by two buses, one running  Exmouth to Exeter St Davids (calling at Lympstone Commando, Topsham, Digby & Sowton and Exeter Central). A second bus will run between Exmouth and Exeter St Davids (calling at all stations).

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

  • GWR – 00:02 and 00:45 London Paddington to Reading00:18 Reading to London Paddington00:18 Henley-on-Thames to Reading

    Amended early morning services to / from Burnham and Taplow from Tuesday 20 to Friday 23 June

    Last updated: 12:35 18/05/2023

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

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

    • The 00:02 and 00:45 London Paddington to Reading
    • The 00:18 Reading to London Paddington

    Rail replacement buses will run between:

    • Slough and Burnham / Taplow

    Additionally, the 00:18 Henley-on-Thames to Reading service will terminate at Twyford. Rail connections are available 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 – 06:18 Yeovil Pen Mill to Filton Abbey Wood

    Amended 06:18 Yeovil Pen Mill to Filton Abbey Wood service from Tuesday 20 to Friday 23 June

    Last updated: 12:35 18/05/2023

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

    As a result the 06:18 Yeovil Pen Mill to Filton Abbey Wood service will start from Frome. An earlier rail replacement bus service will run between Yeovil Pen Mill and Frome (calling at Castle Cary and Bruton).

    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 Penzance / Plymouth / Bristol Temple Meads / Birmingham New Street / Leeds and Newcastle / Edinburgh / Glasgow Central / Aberdeen LNER between London Kings Cross / Newcastle and Berwick-upon-Tweed / Edinburgh / Stirling / Glasgow Central / Aberdeen / InvernessLumo between London Kings Cross and EdinburghNorthern between Carlisle / Newcastle and CathillTransPennine Express between Liverpool Lime Street / Newcastle and Edinburgh

    Amended services between Newcastle and Edinburgh from Tuesday 20 to Thursday 22 June

    Last updated: 01:43 22/05/2023

    Engineering work is taking place between Newcastle and Edinburgh, closing some lines.

    CrossCountry:

    Wednesday only:

    Buses replace trains between Newcastle and Berwick-upon-Tweed.

    LNER:

    Wednesday only:

    Trains will run between London Kings Cross and Newcastle and then between Alnmouth and Scotland.

    Buses will run between Newcastle and Alnmouth, calling at Morpeth.

    A small number of services will run on a diversionary route between Newcastle and Edinburgh.

    Lumo:

    Tuesday:

    The 20:27 London Kings Cross to Edinburgh service will terminate at Newcastle.

    Wednesday:

    All services will operate between London Kings Cross and Newcastle only. A limited replacement bus service will run between Newcastle and Edinburgh.

    Additionally, the 11:23 Edinburgh to London Kings Cross service will be retimed to run an hour later than normal.

    Thursday:

    The 06:23 Edinburgh to London Kings Cross service will start from Newcastle.

    Northern:

    Wednesday:

    Buses replace trains between Newcastle and Morpeth / Chathill.

    TransPennine Express:

    Wednesday:

    Buses will replace trains between Newcastle and Edinburgh.

    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 Cardiff Central / Birmingham International / Chester and Bangor / Holyhead

    Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Llandudno Junction and Holyhead on Tuesday 20 and Wednesday 21 June

    Last updated: 04:22 07/06/2023

    Engineering work is taking place between Penmaenmawr and Bangor, closing lines overnight from Tuesday evening until Wednesday morning.

    Between 22:35 and 07:25, buses will replace trains between Llandudno Junction and Bangor / Holyhead.

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

  • GWR – 21:30 Cardiff Central to Frome23:45 Bristol Temple Meads to Frome

    Amended late night services to / from Frome on Wednesday 21 and Thursday 22 June

    Last updated: 12:36 18/05/2023

    Engineering work is taking place on 1 out of 2 tracks between Westbury and Frome, closing some lines.

    As a result the following services will terminate at Westbury:

    • The 21:30 Cardiff Central to Frome
    • The 23:45 Bristol Temple Meads to Frome

    Rail replacement buses will run between:

    • Westbury and Frome 

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

  • GWR – 23:34 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway

    Amended 23:34 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway service on Friday 23 June

    Last updated: 12:37 18/05/2023

    Engineering work is taking place on 2 out of 4 tracks between Tilehurst and Didcot Parkway, closing some lines.

    As a result the 23:34 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway service will use alternative platforms at Tilehurst, Goring & Streatley and Chosley and will not call at Pangbourne.

    A rail replacement bus service will run between Tilehurst and Pangbourne.

    Check before you travel:

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

    Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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