Disruptions & planned work

Engineering work is taking place between Swansea and Carmarthen, closing all lines. Buses will replace trains between Swansea and Carmarthen. Check before you travel: If you are travelling with Great Western Railway, you can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . If you are travelling with Transport for Wales, these changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel. Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 8 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 8 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 22 Oct 2026, 05:37

Operators: Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales

Engineering work is taking place in the Holyhead area, closing all lines. Avanti West Coast: Trains will run between London Euston and Chester only. A replacement bus service will run between Chester and Holyhead. Transport for Wales: Transport for Wales have not yet confirmed how they are affected by these works. Check before you travel: If you are travelling with Avanti West Coast on or before the 22 January, you can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . If you are travelling with Transport for Wales, these changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel. Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 9 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 29 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 21 Oct 2026, 12:33

Operators: Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Herford and Newport (South Wales), closing some lines. The 20:30 Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central service will run between Manchester Piccadilly and Hereford. A replacement bus will run between Hereford and Cardiff Central. The 21:15 Carmarthen to Hereford service will run between Carmarthen and Newport. A replacement bus will run between Newport and Hereford. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 1 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 1 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 21 Oct 2026, 11:13

Operators: Transport for Wales

Engineering work is taking place between Hinton Admiral and Southampton (Saturday) / Fareham (Sunday) , closing all lines. CrossCountry: On Saturday , buses will replace trains between Southampton Airport Parkway and Bournemouth. On Sunday , buses replace trains between Eastleigh / Southampton Airport Parkway and Bournemouth. Great Western Railway: Great Western Railway services are unaffected by work on Saturday, and will run as normal. Sunday: Trains between Cardiff Central / Bristol Temple Meads and Portsmouth Harbour will be diverted between Romsey and Fareham (via Chandlers Ford / Eastleigh, additionally calling at both stations). These trains will not call at Southampton Central. Replacement buses will run between Eastleigh and Southampton Central. Additionally, the 19:34 Bristol Temple Meads to Portsmouth Harbour service will not run. You should instead travel by earlier or later services at no extra cost. South Western Railway: Saturday: No trains will run between Brockenhurst and Bournemouth. Replacement buses will run between: Southampton Airport Parkway and Bournemouth (direct) Brockenhurst and Bournemouth Sunday: Replacement buses will run between: Eastleigh / Southampton Central and Bournemouth Eastleigh / Southampton Central and New Milton Southampton Central and Romsey Brockenhurst and Lymington Pier Southampton Central and Woolston Southern: Southern services are unaffected by work on Saturday. On Sunday, buses will replace trains between Woolston and Southampton Central Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 31 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 1 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 21 Oct 2026, 10:04

Operators: CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Southern

Engineering work is taking place at Birmingham New Street, closing all lines over the Christmas period. There will be no trains running, to, from, or through the station. This is a five day planned closure, with services resuming on Tuesday 29 December. Avanti West Coast: Trains will run to an amended timetable and will be unable to call at Birmingham New Street. Replacement buses will be provided between: Birmingham New Street and Wolverhampton Birmingham New Street and Birmingham International CrossCountry: Trains will run between: Coleshill Parkway and Stansted Airport Nottingham and Cardiff Central Edinburgh and Plymouth Manchester Piccadilly and Bournemouth Replacement bus services (organised by CrossCountry) will run between: Coleshill Parkway, Water Orton and Birmingham New Street Worcestershire Parkway and Birmingham New Street Tamworth, Wilnecote and Birmingham New Street Birmingham International and Coleshill Parkway Birmingham International and Worcestershire Parkway Wolverhampton and Worcestershire Parkway Replacement bus services (organised by other operators) will run between: Birmingham International and Birmingham New Street (Avanti West Coast) Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street (West Midlands Railway / Avanti West Coast) London Northwestern Railway: London Euston / Northampton - Birmingham New Street: Trains will run between London Euston / Northampton and Birmingham International only. Rail replacement buses will operate between Birmingham International and Birmingham New Street. Birmingham New Street - Crewe / Liverpool Lime Street: Trains will run between Wolverhampton and Crewe / Liverpool Lime Street only - to an amended timetable at reduced frequency. At Wolverhampton, you can connect to train services to Sandwell and Dudley where rail replacement buses will be available to Smethwick Galton Bridge. From Smethwick Galton Bridge, continue your journey on trains to Birmingham Snow Hill, with up to five trains per hour operating. Transport for Wales: No trains will run between Wolverhampton and Birmingham International. You can use your ticket at no extra cost on alternative services via Birmingham New Street to complete your journey. West Midlands Railway: Birmingham International - Rugeley Trent Valley: Trains will run between Wolverhampton and Rugeley Trent Valley (at a reduced frequency), calling additionally at Willenhall and Darlaston, and will not call at stations between Birmingham International - Birmingham New Street and Tame Bridge Parkway. Rail replacement buses will operate between Birmingham International and Birmingham New Street Shrewsbury - Birmingham New Street: Trains will run between Shrewsbury and Sandwell & Dudley only - to an amended timetable at reduced frequency, calling additionally at Coseley and Tipton, and will not call at Willenhall, Darlaston and Tame Bridge Parkway. Passengers travelling to / from Willenhall, Darlaston and Tame Bridge Parkway are advised to travel on other services Wolverhampton - Walsall: Trains will run between Wolverhampton and Sandwell & Dudley only (at a reduced frequency). Rail replacement buses will operate between Sandwell & Dudley and Smethwick Rolfe Street, via Smethwick Galton Bridge (change for train services to Birmingham Snow Hill and Birmingham Moor Street) and between Birmingham New Street and Walsall Birmingham New Street - Worcester Foregate Street / Great Malvern / Hereford: Trains will run to an amended timetable, will not call at University, Barnt Green or Bromsgrove, and will be diverted to terminate at / start from Birmingham Snow Hill (instead of Birmingham New Street) Lichfield Trent Valley / Four Oaks - Bromsgrove / Redditch: Trains will not run. Rail replacement buses will operate between Lichfield Trent Valley and Birmingham New Street, between Birmingham New Street and Longbridge / Barnt Green / Bromsgrove / Droitwich Spa, and between Longbridge / Barnt Green and Redditch. Due to limited capacity and extended journey times, customers travelling on these routes are advised to use local bus services for journeys into Birmingham. Birmingham New Street - Kings Norton (via Kings Heath): Trains will not run and rail replacement buses will operate instead Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 24 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 28 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 20 Oct 2026, 14:03

Operators: Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, London Northwestern Railway, Transport for Wales, West Midlands Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Radyr and Pontypridd, closing all lines until 16:35 on Sunday. As a result, buses will replace trains between Radyr and Pontypridd before 16:35. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 15 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 15 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 20 Oct 2026, 07:48

Operators: Transport for Wales

Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Bridgend, closing some lines overnight. Great Western Railway: Sunday: The 20:45 (departing 20:57) and 21:45 London Paddington to Swansea services will divert between Cardiff Central and Bridgend. These trains will arrive at / depart from Bridgend approximately 25 minutes later than usual. Monday to Thursday: The 20:48 London Paddington to Swansea service will divert between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Ninian Park (not calling). This train will arrive at / depart from Bridgend a few minutes later than normal. The 21:48 and 22:49 London Paddington to Swansea services will divert between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Barry (not calling). These trains will arrive at / depart from Bridgend later than normal. Monday to Friday: The 03:46 (departing 03:39) Swansea to London Paddington service will divert between Bridgend and Cardiff Central via Barry (not calling). The train will depart at normal time from Cardiff Central and beyond. Transport for Wales: It is not yet known how this service will be affected. Check back closer to the date of travel for more information. Check before you travel: If you are travelling with Great Western Railway, you can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . If you are travelling with Transport for Wales, these changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel.

From 10 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 15 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 19 Oct 2026, 21:16

Operators: Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales

Engineering work is taking place between Chippenham / Freshford and Warminster, and also between Westbury and Frome, closing various lines until 09:10 on Sunday. On Saturday, the 23:06 Bristol Temple Meads to Frome service will terminate at Westbury. A rail replacement bus service will run between Westbury and Frome. On Sunday, the following services are affected: The 08:06 Warminster to Swindon service will not run. A rail replacement bus service (departing 07:40) will run from Warminster to Chippenham, and from Chippenham to Swindon The 08:39 Westbury to Bristol Temple Meads will start at 09:34 The 09:00 Westbury to Weymouth service will start at 09:38 The 09:08 Swindon to Westbury service will not run. A rail replacement bus service will run between Swindon and Chippenham, and between Chippenham and Westbury The 09:22 Frome to Cardiff Central will start at 09:33 The 10:38 Weymouth to Swindon service will start at 11:22 and terminate at Chippenham. A rail replacement bus service will run from Chippenham to Swindon The 10:41 Westbury to Swindon service will arrive at Swindon at 11:27 The 11:32 Swindon to Westbury service will depart at 11:41 The 13:32 Swindon to Weymouth service will start from Chippenham at 13:47. A rail replacement service will run from Swindon to Chippenham Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 19 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 20 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 15 Oct 2026, 09:45

Operators: Great Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Shrewsbury and Welshpool / Llandrindod / Newport (South Wales), closing all lines. Buses will replace trains between: Shrewsbury and Welshpool Shrewsbury and Llandrindod Shrewsbury and Newport (South Wales) Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 13 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 13 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 15 Oct 2026, 09:06

Operators: Transport for Wales

Engineering work is taking place between Bristol Temple Meads and Weston-super-Mare / Taunton, closing various lines. No trains will run between Bristol Temple Meads and Weston-super-Mare all weekend. CrossCountry: Trains between Bristol Temple Meads and Plymouth / Penzance will run a reduced service. These trains will divert between Bristol Temple Meads and Taunton via Bath Spa (not calling) with extended journey times of up to 1 hour. Trains to / from Torquay / Paignton will not run. Ticket acceptance: You can use your ticket at no extra cost on Great Western Railway services to / from Torquay / Paignton. Great Western Railway: Buses will replace trains between: Bristol Temple Meads and Weston-super-Mare (fast, hourly) Bristol Temple Meads and Weston-super-Mare (2 per hour, calling at Nailsea & Backwell, Yatton, Worle and Weston Milton) Trains between Weston-super-Mare and Taunton will continue to run, albeit an amended service. Some trains between Avonmouth and Bristol Temple Meads will be retimed to run earlier or later than usual. A few long distance trains will be diverted to run via Westbury. Ticket acceptance: You can use your ticket at no extra cost on local buses between Bristol Temple Meads, Nailsea & Backwell, Yatton, Worle, Weston Milton and Weston-super-Mare. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on buses by using the Traveline website . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 21 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 22 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 14 Oct 2026, 12:24

Operators: CrossCountry, Great Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Barry and Bridgend, closing all lines late on Monday to Thursday evenings. As a result, the 22:40 Cardiff Central to Bridgend service will terminate at Barry. A replacement bus will run from Barry to Bridgend. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 23 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 26 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 14 Oct 2026, 11:26

Operators: Transport for Wales

Engineering work is taking place between Crewe and Manchester Piccadilly, closing some lines on Monday to Thursday evenings. As a result: The 20:10 Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly service will terminate at Crewe. A replacement bus will run from Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly via Wilmslow and Stockport The 22:32 Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury service will start from Crewe at 23:18. A replacement bus will run from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury. Please note that this bus does not connect with the train, you should use earlier service to complete your journey Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 23 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 26 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 14 Oct 2026, 11:25

Operators: Transport for Wales

Engineering work is taking place between Salisbury and Southampton Central, closing all lines. CrossCountry: On Saturday and Sunday, trains will divert via an alternative route between Basingstoke and Southampton Central, extending your journey time by up to 45 minutes. This means trains will not call at Winchester or Southampton Airport Parkway. You may use your ticket on South Western Railway rail replacement bus services between Winchester, Southampton Airport Parkway, and Southampton Central at no extra cost. Great Western Railway: Friday: Buses will replace trains between Warminster and Southampton Central, calling at Salisbury. For Romsey, you can use South Western Railway services at no extra cost. A shuttle train service will run between Southampton Central and Portsmouth Harbour. Saturday and Sunday: Buses will replace trains between Warminster and Salisbury. South Western Railway: Saturday: Buses will relace trains between Winchester and Southampton Central and also between Romsey and Southampton Central. Sunday: Buses will relace trains between Basingstoke and Southampton Central, between Basingstoke and Fareham and also between Romsey and Southampton Central. Friday to Sunday: Buses will run between Andover and Gillingham (Dorset) and between Salisbury and Gillingham (Dorset). Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 1 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 3 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 14 Oct 2026, 11:21

Operators: CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Southampton Central and Poole, closing all lines. CrossCountry: Replacement buses will run between Southampton Airport Parkway and Bournemouth. Trains will continue to run between Reading and Southampton Central. You should change between bus and train services at Southampton Airport Parkway. Great Western Railway: Trains between Cardiff Central / Bristol Temple Meads and Portsmouth Harbour will be diverted between Romsey and Fareham, and will not call at Southampton Central. These trains will additionally call at Chandlers Ford and Eastleigh. You can use your ticket at no extra cost on alternative train services between Chandlers Ford / Eastleigh and Southampton Central. South Western Railway: Buses will replace trains between: Southampton Airport Parkway / Southampton Central and Poole Brockenhurst and Lymington Pier Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 22 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 22 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 14 Oct 2026, 10:58

Operators: CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place between St Denys and Fratton, closing all lines. Great Western Railway: All day on Sunday, buses will replace trains between Southampton Central and Fareham, Cosham (until 20:30), Fratton, Portsmouth & Southsea and Portsmouth Harbour. Southern: Buses will replace trains between Havant and Southampton Central. Train between Brighton and Southampton Central will be diverted to run between Brighton and Portsmouth & Southsea, calling additionally at Fratton. South Western Railway: Buses will replace trains between Eastleigh / Southampton Central and Portsmouth Harbour. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey

From 20 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 20 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 12 Oct 2026, 11:57

Operators: Great Western Railway, Southern, South Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Swindon and Bristol Parkway, closing some lines. The 22:49 London Paddington to Swansea will divert between Swindon and Bristol Parkway (via Bath Spa – not calling). It will change direction of travel at Bristol Parkway before continuing later than normal to Newport, Cardiff Central and stations to Swansea. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner .

From 4 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 7 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 12 Oct 2026, 08:28

Operators: Great Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Bridgend and Cardiff Central, closing some lines. The 07:55 Swansea to London Paddington (diverted to London Euston) will also divert between Bridgend and Cardiff Central (via Ninian Park – not calling). It will depart Cardiff Central 08:58 and Newport 09:14. (a few minutes later than normal). Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner .

From 3 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 3 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 12 Oct 2026, 07:26

Operators: Great Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Bridgend, closing some lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning. Monday to Wednesday: The 20:48 London Paddington to Swansea service will be diverted to run via Ninian Park, and will call at Bridgend and beyond a few minutes later than usual. Monday to Thursday: The 21:48 and 22:49 London Paddington to Swansea services will be diverted to run via Barry, and will call at Bridgend and beyond up to 25 minutes later than usual. Tuesday to Friday: The 03:46 Swansea to London Paddington service will start earlier than usual at 03:39, and will call at Neath, Port Talbot Parkway and Bridgend slightly earlier than usual. It will then divert between Bridgend and Cardiff Central to run via Barry, before departing Cardiff Central and beyond at the normal times. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner .

From 14 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 18 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 8 Oct 2026, 19:25

Operators: Great Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place overnight in the Newport area, closing some lines. Monday to Thursday: 19:30 Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central service will depart from Church Stretton to Cwmbran earlier and will divert by an alternative route, arriving into Newport and Cardiff Central later 21:11 Maesteg to Ebbw Vale Town will not call at Newport. Rail replacement buses will depart Newport calling all stops To Ebbw Vale Town 22:21 Cardiff Central to Crewe service will depart earlier at 22:06. This Service will also depart all stops between Cardiff Central and Hereford earlier 22:22 Chester to Cardiff Central service will depart Cwmbran latter and divert by an alternative route, arriving into Newport and Cardiff Central later Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 14 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 17 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 8 Oct 2026, 19:05

Operators: Transport for Wales

Engineering work is taking place between Severn Tunnel Junction and Caldicot, closing some lines overnight. From Monday to Wednesday evenings, the 23:34 Cardiff Central to Gloucester will terminate at Severn Tunnel Junction. A rail replacement bus will run from Severn Tunnel Junction to Gloucester, departing at 00:21. From Tuesday to Thursday mornings, the 05:38 Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Central service will start from Severn Tunnel Junction at 06:28. A rail replacement bus will run from Cheltenham Spa to Severn Tunnel Junction, departing earlier at 04:33. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 21 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 24 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 8 Oct 2026, 15:22

Operators: Transport for Wales

Engineering work is taking place between Bristol Temple Meads and Weston-super-Mare / Taunton, closing various lines. No trains will run between Bristol Temple Meads and Weston-super-Mare all weekend. CrossCountry: Trains between Bristol Temple Meads and Plymouth / Penzance will run a reduced service. These trains will divert between Bristol Temple Meads and Taunton via Bath Spa (not calling) with extended journey times of up to 1 hour. Trains to / from Torquay / Paignton will not run. Ticket acceptance: You can use your ticket at no extra cost on Great Western Railway services to / from Torquay / Paignton. Great Western Railway: Buses will replace trains between: Bristol Temple Meads and Weston-super-Mare (fast, hourly) Bristol Temple Meads and Weston-super-Mare (2 per hour, calling at Nailsea & Backwell, Yatton, Worle and Weston Milton) Trains between Weston-super-Mare and Taunton will continue to run, albeit an amended service. A few long distance trains will be diverted to run via Westbury. Ticket acceptance: You can use your ticket at no extra cost on local buses between Bristol Temple Meads, Nailsea & Backwell, Yatton, Worle, Weston Milton and Weston-super-Mare. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on buses by using the Traveline website . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 14 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 15 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 8 Oct 2026, 14:40

Operators: CrossCountry, Great Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Bridgend, closing some lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning. Monday to Thursday: The 20:48 London Paddington to Swansea will divert between Cardiff Central and Bridgend (via Ninian Park) calling at Bridgend and beyond a few minutes later than normal. The 21:48 and 22:49 London Paddington to Swansea will divert between Cardiff Central and Bridgend (via Barry) calling at Bridgend and beyond later than normal. Tuesday to Friday: The 03:46 Swansea to London Paddington service will be amended to start from Swansea earlier than usual at 03:38, and will call at Neath, Port Talbot Parkway and Bridgend earlier than usual. It will then divert to run via Barry, and will then depart Cardiff Central at the normal time. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner .

From 16 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 20 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 8 Oct 2026, 12:24

Operators: Great Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Southampton Central and Romsey / Bournemouth, closing all lines. CrossCountry: Buses will replace trains between Southampton Airport Parkway, Southampton Central and Bournemouth. Great Western Railway: Trains between Portsmouth Harbour and Bristol Temple Meads / Cardiff Central will divert between Fareham and Romsey (via Eastleigh and Chandlers Ford – where they will call additionally). They will not call at Southampton Central. Replacement buses will operate (hourly) between Eastleigh and Southampton Central, taking 20 minutes. Additionally, the 19:34 Bristol Temple Meads to Portsmouth Harbour will not run. You should instead travel by earlier or later services. South Western Railway: Buses will replace trains between: Southampton Airport Parkway and Bournemouth Woolston and Southampton Central Eastleigh and Bournemouth Brockenhurst and Lymington Pier Eastleigh and Romsey Southern: Trains which usually run between Brighton and Southampton Central will be amended to run between Brighton and St Denys. A replacement bus service will run between Woolston and Southampton Central to connect with trains. Journey times will be extend when using replacement buses. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 6 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 6 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 8 Oct 2026, 11:57

Operators: CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Southern

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Port Talbot and Llanelli, closing some lines. Monday to Wednesday: 19:05 Pembroke Dock to Cardiff Central service will arrive into Cardiff Central later Monday to Thursday: 18:35 Shrewsbury to Carmarthen service will terminate at Carmarthen. Rail Replacement buses will depart Llanelli at 22:45 towards Swansea 21:07 Pembroke Dock to Cardiff Central service will divert after Llanelli by an alternative route, not calling at stations between Gowerton and Baglan via Swansea. A rail replacement bus will depart Llanelli at 23:20 to Cardiff Central calling at all stations via Swansea. 21:11 Milford Haven to Cardiff Central service will divert after Llanelli by an alternative route, not calling at stations between Gowerton and Baglan via Swansea. A rail replacement bus will depart Llanelli at 22:50 to Cardiff Central, calling at all stations via Swansea 22:12 Bristol Temple Meads to Carmarthen service will divert after Port Talbot Parkway by an alternative route, not calling at stations between Baglan and Gowerton via Swansea.. A rail replacement bus will depart Port Talbot Parkway at 00:26 to Carmarthen, calling at all stations Tuesday to Friday: 05:13 service from Swansea to Llandovery will be amended to start from Carmarthen at 05:07. A rail replacement bus will depart Swansea at 04:40 and run to Llanelli, where it will connect with the amended train service 05:43 Swansea to Manchester Piccadilly service will terminate at Cardiff Central and connect with the 06:46 Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly service Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 14 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 18 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 8 Oct 2026, 11:56

Operators: Transport for Wales

Engineering work is taking place between Fareham and Portsmouth Harbour, closing some lines. Great Western Railway: Trains between Cardiff Central/Bristol Temple Meads and Portsmouth Harbour will run between Cardiff Central and Fareham. A replacement bus service will run between Fareham and Portsmouth Harbour calling at, Cosham (until 20:08), Fratton, Portsmouth & Southsea. South Western Railway: Buses will replace trains between: Fareham and Portsmouth Harbour Havant and Portsmouth Harbour Southern: Southern have yet to confirm how they are affected by these works. Check before you travel: If you are travelling with Great Western Railway or South Western Railway, you can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . If you are travelling with Southern, these changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel. Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 13 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 13 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 8 Oct 2026, 11:17

Operators: Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Southern

Engineering work is taking place overnight at various locations on the Transport for Wales network, closing some lines. The following trains will be diverted / amended: Monday to Thursday: The 19:30 Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central service will depart from Church Stretton and stations to Newport (South Wales) earlier than normal. The train will arrive at Cardiff Central later than normally advertised The 21:11 Maesteg to Ebbw Vale Town service will not call at Newport (South Wales). Rail replacement buses will run between Newport (South Wales) and Ebbw Vale Town, calling at all stations The 22:21 Cardiff Central to Crewe service will depart Cardiff Central and all stations to Hereford earlier than usual . The train will revert to original timings from Hereford onwards to Crewe The 22:22 Chester to Cardiff Central service will arrive later at Cardiff Central Tuesday to Friday: The 00:30 Cardiff Central to Hereford service will depart Pontypool earlier and arrive at Hereford later than normally advertised The 04:33 Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly service will now depart Cardiff Central and Newport (South Wales) earlier than normally advertised The 05:42 Swansea to Cardiff Central service will arrive into Cardiff Central at 06:39 to connect with the service to Manchester Piccadilly departing at 06:46 The 23:15 Cardiff Central to Abergavenny service will arrive at Abergavenny later than normally advertised Thursday and Friday: The 05:37 Cardiff Central to Milford Haven service will depart earlier than normally advertised Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 19 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 23 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 6 Oct 2026, 10:44

Operators: Transport for Wales

Engineering work is taking place between Chester and Crewe, closing some lines overnight. Buses will replace trains between Chester and Crewe, affecting the following services: Monday: The 21:26 Cardiff Central to Chester service will be diverted between Crewe and Chester via Wrexham General The 22:03 Llandudno to Crewe service will terminate at Chester The 23:32 Crewe to Wrexham General service will start from Chester at 23:52 Tuesday: The 04:18 Chester to Birmingham New Street service will be diverted between Chester and Crewe via Wrexham General The 04:48 Chester to Crewe service will not run Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 28 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 29 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 5 Oct 2026, 08:54

Operators: Transport for Wales

Engineering work is taking place between Severn Tunnel Junction and Patchway, closing some lines on Monday and Tuesday evenings. As a result, the 23:30 Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads will call at Patchway and beyond approximately 5 minutes later than normal Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner .

From 28 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 29 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 5 Oct 2026, 07:47

Operators: Great Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Bridgend and Baglan, closing some lines. As a result, the 08:04 Cardiff Central to Swansea service will depart later than usual at 08:30. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner .

From 20 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 20 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 2 Oct 2026, 11:57

Operators: Transport for Wales

Engineering work is taking place between Gloucester and Severn Tunnel Junction, closing some lines overnight. Monday to Wednesday: The 20:08 Birmingham International to Aberystwyth service will run between Birmingham International and Shrewsbury only. A replacement bus will run between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth, for travel between Shrewsbury and Machynlleth you should travel on other Transport for Wales services at no extra cost The 23:39 Machynlleth to Aberystwyth service will not run and a replacement bus will run instead Monday to Thursday: The 19:38 Cardiff Central to Holyhead service will run between Cardiff Central and Llandudno Junction only. A replacement bus will run between Llandudno Junction and Holyhead The 20:25 Manchester Airport to Holyhead service will run between Manchester Airport and Llandudno Junction only. A replacement bus will run between Llandudno Junction and Holyhead The 21:36 Cardiff Central to Chester service will run between Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury only. A replacement bus will run between Shrewsbury and Chester via Crewe The 23:34 Cardiff Central to Gloucester service will run between Cardiff Central and Severn Tunnel Junction only. A replacement bus will run between Severn Tunnel Junction and Gloucester Tuesday to Friday: The 05:38 Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Central service will be amended to run between Severn Tunnel Junction and Cardiff Central only. A rail replacement bus service will run between Cheltenham Spa and Severn Tunnel Junction Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 9 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 13 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 1 Oct 2026, 13:45

Operators: Transport for Wales

Engineering work is taking place between Didcot Parkway and Swindon, closing all lines until 10:55. No trains will run between Didcot Parkway and Swindon before 10:55. From London Paddington: The 07:59 London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads will start from Swindon (see next train). An earlier replacement bus will run from Didcot Parkway to Swindon to connect into the train. The 08:33 London Paddington to Swansea and 09:35 London Paddington to Carmarthen will depart earlier at 07:53 and 08:33, respectively. They will divert between Reading and Bristol Parkway, not calling at Didcot Parkway and Swindon. They will call additionally at Bath Spa and Bristol Temple Meads before regaining normal route at Bristol Parkway. The 09:00 London Paddington to Weston-super-Mare will start from Swindon. An earlier replacement bus will run from Didcot Parkway to Swindon to connect into the train. A separate train will operate at 09:00 from London Paddington to Reading and Didcot Parkway. To London Paddington: The 07:45 Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington will divert between Chippenham and Reading (via Melksham and Newbury – not calling at either), arriving London Paddington later than normal. The 07:55 Swansea to London Paddington will divert between Bristol Parkway and Reading, not calling at Swindon. It will call additionally at Bristol Temple Meads and Bath Spa (pick up only), arriving London Paddington later than normal. The 08:29 Weston-super-Mare to London Paddington and 08:30 Bristol Parkway to London Paddington will terminate at Swindon. A replacement bus service will run from Swindon to Didcot Parkway, in both cases, for onward connections to London Paddington. The 08:35 Swansea to London Paddington will depart Cardiff Central and beyond later than normal. The 08:37 Swindon to London Paddington will start from Didcot Parkway. An earlier replacement bus will run from Swindon to Didcot Parkway to connect into the train. The 09:15 Swindon to London Paddington will start from Didcot Parkway. The 09:55 Bristol Parkway to London Paddington will not run. The 10:00 Bristol Temple Meads will depart 10:09 and operate later throughout. Additional services: The 10:20 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington. A replacement bus will run from Swindon to Didcot Parkway to connect with the train. The 11:20 Reading to London Paddington service will run as an additional train. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 8 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 8 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 1 Oct 2026, 13:32

Operators: Great Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Penarth / Cadoxton, closing all lines. All day on Sunday, buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central and Penarth / Barry Island: 1 bus per hour between Cardiff Central and Penarth 2 buses per hour between Cardiff Central and Barry Island Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 8 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 8 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 1 Oct 2026, 11:06

Operators: Transport for Wales

Engineering work is taking place between Haverfordwest and Milford Haven, closing all lines. All day Wednesday and until early afternoon on Thursday: Buses will replace trains between Haverfordwest and Milford Haven. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 2 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 3 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 1 Oct 2026, 07:42

Operators: Transport for Wales

Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Bridgend, closing some lines overnight. The following services are affected: Monday to Wednesday: The 20:48 London Paddington to Swansea service will be diverted between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Ninian Park (not calling), extending journey times by a few minutes The 22:49 London Paddington to Swansea service will be diverted between Swindon and Bristol Parkway, and between Cardiff Central and Bridgend, extending journey times by a few minutes Thursday: The 20:48 London Paddington to Swansea service will terminate at Cardiff Central The 21:48 and 22:49 London Paddington to Swansea services will not run No onward travel will be provided between Cardiff Central and Swansea. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner .

From 21 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 24 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 30 Sept 2026, 18:11

Operators: Great Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place in the Salisbury area, closing some lines. Great Western Railway: Buses will replace trains between Salisbury and Westbury . South Western Railway: Trains that usually run between London Waterloo and Exeter St Davids will run between London Waterloo and Salisbury, and between Gillingham (Dorset) and Exeter St Davids only. Buses will run between Andover / Salisbury and Gillingham (Dorset). Additionally, the 09:46 Yeovil Junction to Salisbury via Westbury service will not run. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 29 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 29 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 30 Sept 2026, 07:00

Operators: Great Western Railway, South Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Radyr and Cardiff Central / Bridgend via Barry, closing various lines. Buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central and Penarth / Barry Island / Bridgend via Barry. On Sunday only, buses will replace trains between Radyr and Cardiff Central via Ninian Park. Until 12:00 on Sunday and from approximately 23:00 until the end of service on Monday and Tuesday, buses replace trains between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town. From approximately 22:15 until the end of service on Monday and Tuesday, buses will replace trains between Cardiff Queen Street and Cardiff Bay. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 27 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 29 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 29 Sept 2026, 12:04

Operators: Transport for Wales

Engineering work is taking place between Bridgend and Baglan, closing some lines. The 07:55 Swansea to London Paddington service will start from Cardiff Central at 09:00. A rail replacement bus service (departing 07:50) will run directly from Swansea to Cardiff Central. An additional bus service will run between Swansea and Cardiff Central, calling at Neath and Port Talbot Parkway. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 20 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 20 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 28 Sept 2026, 15:00

Operators: Great Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place between St Denys and Fratton, closing all lines overnight. The 20:30 Cardiff Central to Portsmouth Harbour service will terminate at Southampton Central. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner .

From 19 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 19 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 28 Sept 2026, 12:27

Operators: Great Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Cosham and Portsmouth Harbour, closing some lines. The 20:30 Cardiff Central to Portsmouth Harbour will terminate at Fareham. Onward rail connections are available from Fareham to Portsmouth Harbour. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner .

From 12 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 12 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 28 Sept 2026, 09:01

Operators: Great Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place overnight at Swansea station, closing some lines. Wednesday and Thursday: The 18:35 Shrewsbury to Swansea service will run between Shrewsbury and Llanelli. A replacement bus will run between Llanelli and Swansea. The 21:07 Pembroke Dock to Cardiff Central will be diverted and will not call at stations between Whitland and Port Talbot Parkway / Cardiff Central. A bus will run between Swansea and Cardiff Central for intermediate stops. The 23:17 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen train will be diverted via Bynea. The 23:46 Carmarthen to Swansea train will not run and will be replaced by a bus. Thursday and Friday: The 04:37 Carmarthen to Swansea train will not run and will be replaced by a bus. The 05:13 Swansea to Llandovery will run between Llanelli and Llandovery. A replacement bus will run between Swansea and Llanelli to connect with train. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 4 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 6 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 24 Sept 2026, 12:58

Operators: Transport for Wales

Engineering work is taking place overnight in the Chester area, closing some lines. Monday to Thursday: The 20:02 Holyhead to Manchester Airport will run between Holyhead and Warrington Bank Quay. A replacement bus will run between Warrington Bank Quay and Manchester Piccadilly. The 20:10 Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly will run between Cardiff Central and Crewe. A replacement bus will run between Crewe and Manchester Piccadilly. The 21:09 Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly service will run between Birmingham International and Chester, a replacement bus will run between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly. The 23:25 Manchester Airport to Llandudno Junction will run between Chester and Llandudno Junction. A replacement bus will run between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester to connect with train. Tuesday to Friday: The 03:52 Chester to Manchester Airport train will not run and is replaced by a bus. The 05:25 Manchester Airport to Holyhead service will run between Chester and Holyhead. A replacement bus will run from Manchester Piccadilly to Chester to connect with train. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 2 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 6 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 24 Sept 2026, 11:48

Operators: Transport for Wales

Engineering work is taking place between Carmarthen and Pembroke Dock / Milford Haven / Fishguard Harbour, closing all lines. This means that buses will replace trains between Carmarthen and Pembroke Dock / Milford Haven / Fishguard Harbour. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 1 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 1 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 24 Sept 2026, 11:10

Operators: Transport for Wales

Engineering work is taking place between Swindon and Bristol Parkway, closing all direct lines between these stations. No direct trains will run between Swindon and Bristol Parkway. Trains which usually run direct between Swindon and Bristol Parkway run to an amended timetable, and will be diverted to run via Bath Spa. These trains will still call at Bristol Parkway. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner .

From 31 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 1 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 24 Sept 2026, 10:33

Operators: Great Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Bristol Parkway / Stroud and Gloucester, closing all lines. CrossCountry: Trains will be diverted to run via Severn Tunnel Junction, with extended journey times of up to 60 minutes. Trains will run to an amended timetable, and will additionally call at Gloucester. Great Western Railway: Bristol Parkway - Worcester Shrub Hill / Worcester Foregate Street: Buses will replace trains between Bristol Parkway and Gloucester. You can use your ticket at no extra cost on local buses between Bristol Parkway and Yate. Swindon - Gloucester / Cheltenham Spa: Buses will replace trains between Stroud and Gloucester, calling at Stonehouse (High Street / Bath Road). A reduced train service will run between Swindon and Stroud. A few early morning / late night buses will extend to run between Stroud and Cheltenham Spa. Otherwise, you can use your ticket at no extra cost for alternative Great Western Railway train services between Gloucester and Cheltenham Spa. Additionally on Saturday: The 05:48 Cheltenham Spa to Swindon service will not run. You should travel by later train services The 08:46 Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meads (via Swindon) service will not run. You should travel by alternative services The 22:39 Swindon to Gloucester service will not run, and will be replace by a later replacement bus, departing Swindon at 22:51 Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on buses by using the Traveline website . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 31 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 1 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 24 Sept 2026, 10:12

Operators: CrossCountry, Great Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Bridgend, closing all lines via Barry from 22:00 on Sunday evening until the end of service on Sunday 1 November. From 22:00 on Sunday and all day Monday 26 October to Sunday 1 November: Buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central and Penarth / Barry / Barry Island / Bridgend. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 25 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 1 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 24 Sept 2026, 09:43

Operators: Transport for Wales

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Bridgend and Cardiff Central, closing some lines. Sunday: The 21:34 Milford Haven to Cardiff Central Service will divert via Barry arriving into Cardiff Central later. Monday: The 05:43 Swansea to Manchester Piccadilly service will terminate at Cardiff Central and connect into the 06:46 service from Cardiff Central for onward travel. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner .

From 13 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 14 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 22 Sept 2026, 07:29

Operators: Transport for Wales

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Cardiff Central and Bridgend, closing some lines. Please note these trains depart earlier than normally advertised from London Paddington. The 20:45 ( departing 20:37 ) and 21:45 ( departing 21:37 ) London Paddington to Swansea will divert between Cardiff Central and Bridgend, arriving / departing Bridgend and beyond approximately 25 minutes later than normal. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner .

From 13 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 13 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 21 Sept 2026, 06:33

Operators: Great Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Port Talbot and Swansea, closing some lines. As a result, the 23:20 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen service will be diverted after Port Talbot Parkway, and will not call at Baglan, Briton Ferry, Neath, Skewen, Llansamlet, Swansea or Gowerton. Two replacement buses will run: From Port Talbot Parkway to Carmarthen, calling at Neath, Swansea and Llanelli From Port Talbot Parkway to Carmarthen, calling at Baglan, Briton Ferry, Neath, Skewen, Llansamlet, Swansea, Gowerton, Llanelli, Pembury & Burry Port, Kidwelly and Ferryside Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 26 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 29 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 16 Sept 2026, 12:39

Operators: Transport for Wales

Engineering work is taking place between Filton Abbey Wood and Bristol Temple Meads, closing some lines. The 23:30 Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads service will terminate at Filton Abbey Wood, with a replacement bus service running between Filton Abbey Wood to Bristol Temple Meads. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 26 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 29 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 16 Sept 2026, 12:36

Operators: Great Western Railway

Engineering work scheduled to take place in the Birmingham New Street area has been cancelled, and will not take place. As a result, the following trains will run as normal: The 05:00 Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central service The 05:36 Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central service 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 Journey Planner .

From 26 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 29 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 16 Sept 2026, 12:25

Operators: CrossCountry