Disruptions & planned work

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 Chester and Manchester Piccadilly, closing some lines overnight. From Monday to Wednesday evenings, the 20:02 Holyhead to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Chester. A rail replacement bus will run from Chester to Manchester Piccadilly, departing at 22:00. The 23:25 Manchester Airport to Llandudno Junction service will start from Chester. A rail replacement bus will run from Manchester Piccadilly to Chester, departing earlier at 22:36. You should use alternative services between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport. 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 23 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 2 Oct 2026, 13:48

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 Llandudno Junction and Penmaenmawr, closing some lines overnight. The following services are affected: 16:02 London Euston to Chester service will be extended to run to Holyhead 20:02 London Euston to Holyhead service will terminate at Chester 21:37 Chester to Crewe service will not run Rail replacement buses will run between Chester and Holyhead. These will be made up of 1 direct service and 1 stopping service (which calls 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 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 12 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 25 Sept 2026, 08:14

Operators: Avanti West Coast

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 in the Crewe area, closing some lines. Avanti West Coast: On Sunday, no trains will run between London Euston and Holyhead, you should travel on alternative Avanti West Coast trains between London Euston and Crewe. You can use your ticket and no extra cost on Transport for Wales services between Crewe and Holyhead. Northern: Trains between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester will run between Manchester Piccadilly and Greenbank only. Replacement buses will run between Greenbank and Chester. Transport for Wales: Trains between Liverpool Lime Street and Chester are cancelled and replaced by buses, these buses will run between Liverpool South Parkway and Chester. Trains between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester services are and replaced by buses. Trains between Manchester Piccadilly and Llandudno Junction / Holyhead will run between Chester and Llandudno Junction / Holyhead. A replacement bus service will run between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester. Crewe to Chester shuttle trains will not run and will be replaced by 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 1 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 1 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 24 Sept 2026, 11:08

Operators: Avanti West Coast, Northern, Transport for Wales

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Llandudno Junction and Conwy, closing some lines. The following services will be amended: 16:02 London Euston to Chester, extended through to Holyhead 20:02 London Euston to Holyhead, terminates at Chester. A replacement bus service will run from Chester 20:37 Chester to Crewe, will not run Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and 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 30 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 3 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 23 Sept 2026, 12:43

Operators: Avanti West Coast

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Llandudno Junction and Conwy, closing some lines. The following trains will be replaced by buses: 22:55 Llandudno Junction to Holyhead 00:02 Llandudno Junction to Bangor (Tuesday) 00:02 Llandudno Junction to Holyhead (Wednesday to Friday) 01:03 Llandudno Junction to Holyhead 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 30 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 3 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 9 Sept 2026, 13:12

Operators: Transport for Wales