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 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 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 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 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 Newport and Severn Tunnel Junction, closing some lines. The following trains will depart Cardiff Central and Newport 1 minute earlier than normal. Normal timings departing Severn Tunnel Junction and beyond: 10:00 Cardiff Central to Taunton 10:57 Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids 12:00 Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids 13:00 Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids The 09:22 Frome to Cardiff Central, the 09:09 Portsmouth Harbour to Cardiff Central and the 10:13 Portsmouth & Southsea to Cardiff Central will call at Newport and arrive at Cardiff Central a few minutes later than normal. The 11:25 Cardiff Central to Portsmouth Harbour will depart Cardiff Central earlier than usual at 11:19 and Newport at 11:37. The 12:25 and 13:25 Cardiff Central to Portsmouth Harbour service will depart Cardiff Central and Newport 2 minutes earlier than normal. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner .

From 6 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 6 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 14 Sept 2026, 12:58

Operators: Great Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Severn Tunnel Junction and Patchway, closing some lines on Tuesday to Thursday 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 Enquiries Journey Planner .

From 17 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 19 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 24 Aug 2026, 11:51

Operators: Great Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Severn Tunnel Junction and Patchway, closing some lines overnight. The 23:30 Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads service will have its journey time extended by up to 5 minutes between Severn Tunnel Junction and Patchway. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner .

From 26 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 27 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 3 Aug 2026, 13:42

Operators: Great Western Railway