Disruptions & planned work

Engineering work is taking place between Swindon and Bristol Temple Meads, closing all lines late on Monday to Thursday evenings. As a result, the 23:42 Swindon to Cheltenham Spa will depart earlier than normal at 23:17, and will divert to run via Bath Spa and Severn Tunnel Junction (not calling at either). It will not call at Kemble, Stroud or Stonehouse, and will terminate at Gloucester at 01:03 (Tuesday to Friday). A replacement bus will run from Swindon at 23:45 to Kemble, Stroud, Stonehouse (Town Hall), Gloucester and Cheltenham Spa. 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, 11:31

Operators: Great Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Stonehouse and Gloucester, closing all lines. The 23:42 Swindon to Cheltenham Spa will depart earlier than normal at 23:17 and will divert between Swindon and Gloucester (via Bath Spa and Severn Tunnel Junction – not calling at either). It will not call Kemble, Stroud and Stonehouse and will terminate at Gloucester at 01:03. A replacement bus will depart at 23:45 from Swindon, calling at Kemble, Stroud, Stonehouse High Street/Bath Road, Gloucester and Cheltenham Spa. 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 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 7 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 12 Oct 2026, 08:39

Operators: Great Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Kemble and Gloucester, closing all lines early on Monday morning. As a result, the 05:11 Gloucester to Southampton Central service will start from Swindon at 06:03. For travel between Gloucester and Swindon, you should travel by later train services. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner .

From 2 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 2 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 24 Sept 2026, 12:04

Operators: Great Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Swindon / Gloucester and Cheltenham Spa, closing all lines late on Monday to Thursday evenings. The 23:42 Swindon to Cheltenham Spa will divert between Swindon and Gloucester (via Bristol Parkway where it will call additionally and change direction of travel). It will not call at Kemble, Stroud or Stonehouse. It will terminate at Gloucester at 00:54 (Tuesday to Friday). There will be road transport at 23:45 from Swindon to Kemble, Stroud, Stonehouse High Street / Bath Road, Gloucester and Cheltenham Spa. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and 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 16 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 19 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 3 Sept 2026, 10:25

Operators: Great Western Railway