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Major engineering work between Aberystwyth and Machynlleth from Wednesday 13 to Friday 22 May
Engineering work is taking place between Aberystwyth and Machynlleth, closing all lines.
Wednesday 13 May:
Rail replacement buses will operate between:
- Pwllheli and Machynlleth
- Aberystwyth and Machynlleth
- Aberystwyth / Machynlleth and Shrewsbury
Wednesday 13 to Saturday 16 May:
Rail replacement buses will operate between Pwllheli and Machynlleth.
Thursday 14 to Friday 22 May:
Rail replacement buses will operate between Aberystwyth and Machynlleth.
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 set-down 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.
Amended late night Transport for Wales services to / from Cardiff Central from Monday 11 to Thursday 14 May
Engineering work is taking place in the Cardiff Central area, closing some lines.
The following services will be amended:
- 22:37 Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Central will terminate at Radyr. Road replacement transport will run between Radyr and Cardiff Central via Fairwater, departing at 23:31
- 22:52 Aberdare to Cardiff Central will terminate at Radyr. Road replacement transport will run between Radyr and Cardiff Central via Fairwater, departing at 23:44
- 23:24 Pontypridd to Cardiff Central will terminate at Radyr. Road replacement transport will run between Radyr and Cardiff Central via Fairwater, departing at 23:48
- 23:30 Cardiff Central to Barry Island will not run and will be replaced with road transport throughout
- 23:36 Penarth to Cardiff Central will start 16 minutes earlier at 23:20
- 23:45 Cardiff Central to Pontypridd will start 3 minutes earlier at 23:42
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 set-down 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.
Amended 23:20 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen service from Monday 11 to Thursday 14 May
Engineering work is taking place overnight between Neath and Swansea, closing some lines.
The 23:20 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen service will be diverted between Port Talbot Parkway and Swansea, not calling at Baglan, Briton Ferry, Neath, Skewen and Llansamlet.
A replacement bus will run from Port Talbot Parkway to Swansea, calling at those 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 set-down 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.-
Amended late night / early morning Transport for Wales services to / from Manchester Piccadilly from Monday 11 to Friday 15 May
Engineering work is taking place between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester, closing some lines.
The following services will be amended:
Monday to Thursday:
- 19:42 Llandudno to Manchester Airport will terminate at Chester with road replacement transport in place between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly, departing at 20:58
- 21:09 Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly will terminate at Chester with road replacement transport in place between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly 23:30
- 21:52 Chester to Manchester Airport will not run and will be replaced with road transport
- 22:25 Manchester Airport to Chester will not run and will be replaced with road transport from Manchester Piccadilly, departing at 22:44
- 23:25 Manchester Airport to Holyhead will start from Chester at 00:47. Road replacement transport will operate between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester
Tuesday to Friday:
- 00:24 Manchester Piccadilly to Chester will not run and will be replaced with road transport
- 03:51 Chester to Manchester Airport will not run and will be replaced with road transport to Manchester Piccadilly
- 04:55 Chester to Manchester Airport will not run and will be replaced with road transport to Manchester Piccadilly
- 05:25 Manchester Airport to Llandudno will start from Chester at 06:53. Road replacement transport will operate between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester, departing at 04:32
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 set-down 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.
Amended late night / early morning trains between Cardiff Central and Newport (South Wales) on Friday 15 and Saturday 16 May
Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Newport (South Wales), closing some lines on Friday evening and Saturday morning.
Between 22:25 on Friday and 05:40 on Saturday, journeys between Cardiff Central and Newport (South Wales) will be extended by a few minutes.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Amended evening / morning trains between Cardiff Central / Newport (South Wales) and Ebbw Vale Town from Monday 18 to Thursday 21 May
Engineering work is taking place between Newport (South Wales) and Ebbw Vale Town, closing some lines.
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings:
After 22:15, trains between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town will run via Newport (South Wales), extending journey times by a few minutes.
Tuesday evening / Wednesday morning:
Between 22:15 on Tuesday and 05:50 on Wednesday, buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central / Newport (South Wales) and Ebbw Vale Town.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement bus travel advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
You can find the pick-up and set-down 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.
Buses replace late night / early morning Transport for Wales trains between Chester and Liverpool South Parkway / Manchester Piccadilly from Monday 18 to Friday 22 May
Engineering work is taking place between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.
Between 23:40 and 05:00 each night, no trains will run between Chester and Liverpool Lime Street / Manchester Airport.
Replacement buses will run between:
- Chester and Liverpool South Parkway
- Chester and Manchester Piccadilly
For travel between Liverpool South Parkway and Liverpool Lime Street, and between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport, you can use other train services at no extra cost.
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 set-down 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.
Buses replace late night / early morning trains in the Swansea area from Monday 18 to Friday 22 May
Engineering work is taking place in the Swansea area, closing various lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.
Between 22:45 and 06:00 each night:
Trains between Swansea and Carmarthen will not run, and will be replaced by buses.
Trains that run via Swansea will be diverted between Port Talbot Parkway and Llanelli, and will not call at stations via Swansea. Replacement buses will run between Port Talbot Parkway and Llanelli via Swansea.
Trains between Swansea and Shrewsbury via Llanelli will be subject to extended journey times.
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 set-down 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.
Buses replace trains between Manchester Piccadilly and Stockport until 12:30 on Sunday 17 May
Engineering work is taking place until 12:30, between Manchester Piccadilly and Stockport, closing some lines.
Avanti West Coast:
Until 12:30:
Train services between Manchester Piccadilly and London Euston, will run between Stockport and London Euston only.
Buses replace trains between Manchester Piccadilly and Stockport.
CrossCountry:
Until 12:30:
A joint replacement bus plan will be in operation between Manchester Piccadilly and Stockport.
East Midlands Railway:
The 08:30 Nottingham to Manchester Piccadilly train will terminate at Sheffield at 09:36, it will no longer call at Dore and Totley, Stockport or Manchester Piccadilly. A connecting rail replacement bus will run between Sheffield and Manchester Piccadilly, calling at Stockport. The 09:42 Nottingham to Liverpool Lime Street train will terminate at Sheffield at 10:33, it will no longer call at Dore and Totley, Edale, Stockport, Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Oxford Road, Warrington Central, Widnes, Liverpool South Parkway or Liverpool Lime Street. A connecting rail replacement bus will run between Sheffield and Manchester Piccadilly, calling at Stockport.
Northern:
Until 12:30, trains will run as follows:
Between Manchester Piccadilly and Blackpool North: Trains will run to an amended timetable between Manchester Oxford Road and Blackpool North.
Between Manchester Piccadilly and Barrow-in-Furness / Windermere: Trains will run between Manchester Oxford Road and Barrow-in-Furness / Windermere.
Between Manchester Piccadilly and Crewe via Manchester Airport: Trains will run between Stockport and Manchester Airport / Crewe.
Between Manchester Piccadilly and Buxton: Trains will run to an amended timetable between Stockport and Buxton.
Between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester: Trains will not run.
Between Manchester Piccadilly and Hadfield / Glossop: Trains will not run.
Between Manchester Piccadilly and Sheffield: Trains will be diverted to start from Stockport.
Between Manchester Airport and Liverpool Lime Street via Earlestown: Trains will run to an amended timetable between Manchester Oxford Road and Liverpool Lime Street.
Replacement buses will operate between:
- Bolton and Manchester Airport
- Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport as part of a cross-industry alternative transport plan
- Manchester Piccadilly and Chinley
- Manchester Piccadilly and Hadfield / Glossop, serving all stations except Hattersley and Broadbottom. A mini-bus shuttle service will be provided between Godley and Hadfield, calling at Hattersley, Broadbottom, Glossop and Dinting
- Stockport and Chester
TransPennine Express:
Before 12:30:
An amended train service will run between:
- Stockport and Sheffield / Doncaster / Cleethorpes
- Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Oxford Road
- Glasgow Central / Edinburgh and Preston
- Newcastle / York and Manchester Victoria
Replacement buses will run between:
- Manchester Piccadilly and Stockport
- Manchester Victoria and Manchester Airport
- Preston and Manchester Piccadilly / Manchester Airport
Transport for Wales:
Before 12:30:
Trains that usually run between Chester and Manchester Airport will run between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly only.
No trains will run between Crewe and Manchester Piccadilly. Replacement buses will run between Crewe and Manchester Piccadilly.
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 set-down 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.
Amended late night / early morning service to / from / via Manchester Airport from Tuesday 26 to Friday 29 May
Engineering work is taking place overnight between Wilmslow and Manchester Piccadilly, closing some lines.
Northern:
Tuesday to Thursday:
The 21:21 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Stockport. A bus will be provided from Manchester Oxford Road to Manchester Airport.
The 22:23 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Manchester Piccadilly. A bus will be provided from Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport.
The 22:36 Manchester Piccadilly to Wilmslow service will terminate at Manchester Airport. A bus will be provided from Manchester Airport to Wilmslow.
The 22:44 Wilmslow to Liverpool Lime Street service will start from Manchester Oxford Road. A bus will be provided from Wilmslow to Liverpool Lime Street, calling at stations via Manchester Airport and stopping to set down only from Manchester Piccadilly.
The 23:00 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Manchester Piccadilly. A bus will be provided from Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport.
The 23:17 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will start from Stockport. A bus will be provided from Manchester Airport to Blackpool North, stopping to set down only from Manchester Oxford Road.
The 23:22 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Manchester Piccadilly. A bus will be provided from Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport.
The 23:37 Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport train will not run and will be replaced by a bus.
The 23:46 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will start from Manchester Piccadilly. A bus will be provided from Manchester Airport to Blackpool North, stopping to drop off only from Manchester Piccadilly.
Wednesday to Friday:
The 00:44 Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly service will not call at Manchester Airport. A bus will be provided between Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly, calling at Manchester Airport.
The 04:48 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will start from Manchester Piccadilly.
Transport for Wales:
Monday to Thursday:
The 20:02 Holyhead to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Manchester Oxford Road with an onward rail replacement bus being provided towards Manchester Airport (stopping Manchester Piccadilly at 23:06 for pickup only, East Didsbury at 23:31 and Manchester Airport at 23:41).
The 23:25 Manchester Airport to Holyhead service will start from Manchester Oxford Road at 23:46 with a connecting bus being provided from Manchester Airport at 22:56, calling East Didsbury at 23:06, Manchester Piccadilly at 23:31 (drop off only) and arriving Manchester Oxford Road at 23:36.
TransPennine Express:
Tuesday to Thursday:
- 23:19 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport will terminate at Manchester Victoria
- 20:12 Edinburgh to Manchester Airport will terminate at Manchester Piccadilly
Wednesday to Friday:
- 00:38 Manchester Airport to York will start from Manchester Victoria
- 04:07 Manchester Airport to Scarborough will start from Manchester Victoria
- 01:30 York to Manchester Airport will terminate at Manchester Victoria
- 00:18 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport will terminate at Manchester Victoria
- 02:28 Manchester Airport to York will start from Manchester Piccadilly at 02:44
- 04:28 Manchester Airport to Redcar Central will start from Manchester Piccadilly at 04:43
Rail replacement buses will run between Manchester Airport and Manchester Piccadilly in both directions
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 set-down 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.
Buses replace trains to / from Cardiff Queen Street on Sunday 24 and Monday 25 May
Engineering work is taking place at Cardiff Queen Street, closing all lines.
The following service amendments will apply between:
Rhymney / Caerphilly and Barry Island: Buses replace trains between Rhymney / Caerphilly and Cardiff Central.
Radyr and Cardiff Central via Llandaf, Cathays and Cardiff Queen Street: Buses replace trains between Radyr and Cardiff Central, with Treherbert and Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Central services diverting between Radyr and Cardiff Central via Fairwater (City line).
Penarth and Coryton:
Sunday and Monday: Services from Penarth to Coryton will terminate at Cardiff Central, you can use your ticket at no extra cost with Cardiff Bus on on routes 21, 23 and 27.
Monday: You can use your ticket at no extra cost with Cardiff Bus between Penarth and Cardiff City Centre on services 92, 93 and 94.
Cardiff Bay Line: You can use your ticket at no extra cost with Cardiff Bus on route 6, with an additional 1 bus per hour running between Radyr and Cardiff Bay via Llandaf, Cathays and Cardiff Queen Street to preserve customer journey options.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries 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 set-down 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.
Amended late night / early morning Transport for Wales service between Swansea and Carmarthen from Monday 25 to Friday 29 May
Engineering work is taking overnight place between Swansea and Carmarthen, closing some lines.
Monday to Thursday:
The 22:26 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen service will divert via Swansea, calling additionally at Neath and departing Swansea at 23:46.
The 23:20 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen service will terminate at Swansea, with an onward replacement bus being provided calling at all stations to Carmarthen.
Tuesday to Friday:
The 04:38 Carmarthen to Swansea train service will not run and will be replaced by a bus (departing Carmarthen 03:58, Pembrey & Burry Port 04:28, Llanelli 04:43, Gowerton 05:03, arriving into Swansea at 05:23).
The 04:47 Carmarthen to Shrewsbury service via Llandovery (Heart of Wales line) will start from Llanelli at 05:13, with a rail replacement bus being provided from Carmarthen to Llanelli (departing Carmarthen earlier at 04:18, Pembrey & Burry Port 04:48 and arriving at Llanelli at 05:03).
The 05:32 Carmarthen to Cardiff Central service will depart Carmarthen at 05:34 and run approximately 2 minutes later to Gowerton.
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 set-down 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.
Amended late night / early morning Transport for Wales service via Shrewsbury from Monday 25 to Friday 29 May
Engineering work is taking place overnight between Crewe and Shrewsbury, closing some lines.
Monday to Thursday:
The 21:26 Cardiff Central to Chester service will run direct from Shrewsbury to Crewe, with an additional call at Wrexham General. A rail replacement bus will connect out of the service to allow customers to travel onwards to Crewe via Nantwich, with an additional 00:20 Crewe to Chester train service running to maintain last connections from Crewe to Chester.
The 22:21 Cardiff Central to Crewe service will divert via Chester, with a connecting rail replacement bus operating from Shrewsbury to Crewe.
The 22:32 Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury service will terminate at Crewe with onward rail replacement buses being provided towards Shrewsbury.
Tuesday to Friday:
The 04:18 Chester to Birmingham International service will depart later at 04:29 and run direct to Shrewsbury. A new 04:18 Chester to Crewe service will maintain journey options for customers travelling to Crewe, whilst an additional rail replacement bus will run from Crewe (departing 03:57) to Shrewsbury (arriving 05:08) to allow customers from Crewe to be able to connect to travel onwards towards the West Midlands.
The 05:07 Crewe to Cardiff Central service will depart earlier at 04:33 and divert via Chester with an extended journey time between Crewe and Shrewsbury.
The 05:19 Crewe to Shrewsbury all stations service will depart later at 05:27 and run later to Shrewsbury.
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 set-down 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.
Amended late night / early morning Transport for Wales services to / from Chester from Tuesday 2 to Friday 5 May
Engineering work is taking place between Chester and Crewe, closing some lines.
The following services will be amended:
Tuesday to Thursday:
- 23:33 Crewe to Wrexham General service will start from Chester at 23:54, a rail replacement bus will operate between Crewe and Chester, departing at 22:45
Wednesday to Friday:
- 04:18 Chester to Birmingham International service will start from Crewe at 04:41, a rail replacement bus will operate between Chester and Crewe, departing at 03:32
- 04:58 Chester to Crewe service will be replaced by a bus throughout
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 set-down 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.
Buses replace trains between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly via Warrington Bank Quay on Sunday 31 May
Engineering work is taking place between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly via Warrington Bank Quay, closing all lines.
Buses will replace trains between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly via Warrington Bank Quay. You should use other train services for travel between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport at no extra cost.
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 set-down 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.
Buses replace late night trains between Cardiff Central / Newport (South Wales) and Ebbw Vale Town from Monday 1 to Thursday 4 June
Engineering work is taking place between Newport (South Wales) and Ebbw Vale Town, closing all lines.
As a result:
- The 21:11 Maesteg to Ebbw Vale Town service will terminate at Newport (South Wales). A replacement bus will run from Newport (South Wales) to Ebbw Vale Town
- The 22:09 Maesteg to Ebbw Vale Town service will terminate at Cardiff Central. A replacement bus will run from Cardiff Central to Ebbw Vale Town
- The 23:13 Ebbw Vale Town to Cardiff Central service will not run, and will be replaced by a bus
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 set-down 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.
Buses replace trains between Chester and Llandudno Junction on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 June
Engineering work is taking place in the Llandudno Junction area, closing some lines.
Avanti West Coast:
Trains that usually run between London Euston and Holyhead will operate between London Euston and Chester only.
You should use your ticket to travel at no extra cost on Transport for Wales buses between Chester and Llandudno Junction, where you can change for a Transport for Wales train between Llandudno Junction and Holyhead.
Transport for Wales:
Buses will replace trains between Chester and Llandudno Junction.
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 set-down 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.
Buses replace late night trains between Shrewsbury and Chester from Monday 8 to Thursday 11 June
Engineering work is taking place between Shrewsbury and Chester, closing all lines.
As a result:
- The 21:09 Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly service will be diverted to run to Chester via Crewe. A replacement bus will run between Shrewsbury and Chester for stations between Shrewsbury and Chester via Wrexham General
- The 23:27 Shrewsbury to Chester will not run, and will be replaced by a bus
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 set-down 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.
Amended 22:40 Cardiff Central to Bridgend service from Monday 8 to Thursday 11 June
Engineering work is taking place between Barry and Bridgend, closing all lines on Monday to Thursday nights.
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 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 set-down 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.
Amended 06:01 Carmarthen to Manchester Piccadilly service from Tuesday 9 to Friday 12 June
Engineering work is taking place between Llanelli and Port Talbot Parkway, closing some lines early on Tuesday to Friday mornings.
As a result, the 06:01 Carmarthen to Manchester Piccadilly service will depart Llanelli slightly earlier than usual, and will be diverted, additionally calling at Neath. It will run normally to Port Talbot Parkway and beyond.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Amended late night / early morning trains at Cardiff Central from Monday 8 to Friday 12 June
Engineering work is taking place at Cardiff Central, closing some platforms at the station overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.
Between 21:50 and 05:50, some trains at Cardiff Central will be amended to call at different platforms to usual.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Buses replace late night trains between Crewe and Manchester Piccadilly from Monday 8 to Thursday 11 June
Engineering work is taking place between Crewe and Manchester Piccadilly, closing some lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.
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
- The 22:32 Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury will start from Crewe at 23:18. A replacement bus will run from Manchester Piccadilly to Crewe, not connecting with the amended train service. For travel connections beyond Crewe, you should travel by earlier train services
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement bus travel advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
You can find the pick-up and set-down 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.
Amended 23:26 Milford Haven to Carmarthen service from Monday 15 to Thursday 18 June
Engineering work is taking place between Clarbeston Road Jn to Milford Haven, closing some lines.
The 23:26 Milford Haven to Carmarthen will depart Milford Haven earlier at 23:25. It will return to its original timings from Clarbeston Road to regain working times.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Amended 21:07 Pembroke Dock to Cardiff Central service on Monday 15 to Thursday 18 June
Engineering work is taking place overnight in the Llanelli area, closing some lines.
The 21:07 Pembroke Dock to Cardiff Central will be diverted via the district line (non-stop).
A replacement bus will run from Llanelli to Cardiff Central via Swansea.
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 set-down 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.
Amended 23:20 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen service from Monday 15 to Thursday 18 June
Engineering work is taking place overnight in the Llanelli area, closing some lines.
The 23:20 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen will be diverted via the district line (non-stop). A replacement bus will operate between Port Talbot Parkway and Carmarthen.
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 set-down 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.
Amended late night service to / from Ebbw Vale Town on Monday 15, Wednesday 17 and Thursday 18 June
Engineering work is taking place overnight between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town, closing some lines.
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday:
- 22:09 Maesteg to Ebbw Vale Town will divert via and call at Newport (South Wales). The train will arrive at Ebbw Vale Town approximately 10 minutes later than normally advertised
- 22:12 Ebbw Vale Town to Cardiff Central will divert via and call at Newport (South Wales). The train will arrive at Cardiff Central approximately 15 minutes later than normally advertised
- 23:13 Ebbw Vale Town to Cardiff Central will depart Ebbw Vale Town at 23:16 and will divert via and call at Newport (South Wales). The train will arrive at Cardiff Central approximately 15 minutes later than normally advertised
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner.
Amended Transport for Wales services to / from Hereford on Sunday 21 June
Engineering work is taking place between Newport (South Wales) and Pontypool, closing some lines.
The following services will be amended:
- 20:30 Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central service will start from Crewe at 20:29 and terminate at Hereford - a rail replacement bus will operate from Hereford to Cardiff Central, departing at 23:11
- 21:15 Carmarthen to Hereford service will terminate at Newport (South Wales) - a rail replacement bus will operate from Newport (South Wales) to Hereford, departing at 23:42
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 set-down 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.
Buses replace trains between Crewe and Shrewsbury on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 June
Engineering work is taking place between Crewe and Shrewsbury, closing all lines.
Rail replacement buses will operate between Crewe and Shrewsbury via Nantwich.
Services between Manchester Piccadilly and Cardiff Central / Swansea / Carmarthen / Pembroke Dock / Milford Haven / Fishguard Harbour will operate between Crewe and Cardiff Central / Swansea / Carmarthen / Pembroke Dock / Milford Haven / Fishguard Harbour only, running via Chester and Wrexham General.
Services between Manchester Piccadilly and Crewe will operate to a retimed schedule.
Services between Chester and Llandudno Junction have also been reduced.
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 set-down 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.
Amended services to / from Cardiff Central on Sunday 21 June until 12:30
Engineering work is taking place in the Cardiff Central area, closing some lines until 12:30.
Until 12:30, the no services will run between:
- Rhymney and Bridgend via Cadoxton
- Cardiff Central and Radyr via Ninian Park
Rail replacement buses will operate between Rhymney and Cardiff Central / Barry Island.
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 set-down 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.
No trains via Cardiff Queen Street on Sunday 21 June
Engineering work is taking place in the Cardiff Queen Street area, closing all lines.
No trains will run via Cardiff Queen Street.
Services between Cardiff Central and Treherbert / Aberdare / Merthyr Tydfil will be diverted to run via Fairwater.
Rail replacement buses will operate between:
- Cardiff Central and Pontypridd (before 12:25)
- Cardiff Central and Radyr
- Cardiff Central and Caerphilly
- Cardiff Central and Rhymney
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 set-down 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.
Amended late night Transport for Wales services to / from Cardiff Central from Monday 22 and Thursday 25 June
Engineering work is taking place between in the Cardiff Central area, closing some lines.
The following services will be amended:
- 22:49 Barry Island to Ystrad Mynach service will terminate at Cardiff Central - a rail replacement bus will operate from Cardiff Central to Ystrad Mynach, departing at 23:30
- 23:30 Cardiff Central to Barry Island will not run and will be replaced by a bus throughout
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 set-down 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.
Buses replace late night / early morning services between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly from Monday 22 to Friday 26 June
Engineering work is taking place overnight between Chester and Manchester, closing some lines.
Rail replacement buses will operate between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly.
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 set-down 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.
Amended 08:04 Cardiff Central to Swansea service on Sunday 28 June
Engineering work is taking place between Bridgend and Port Talbot Parkway, closing some lines on Sunday morning.
As a result, the 08:04 Cardiff Central to Swansea service will be amended to start at 08:30, and will run later than usual.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner.
Amended late night / early morning trains between Newport and Hereford from Monday 29 June to Friday 3 July
Engineering work is taking place between Newport and Cwmbran, closing some lines.
Monday and Thursday only:
The 19:30 Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central will be diverted in the Newport area, and will arrive at Cardiff Central later than usual.
The 20:31 Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central will be diverted in the Newport area, and will call at Cwmbran, Newport and Cardiff Central later than usual.
The 22:21 Cardiff Central to Crewe will be diverted after Newport, and will call at Cwmbran and beyond a few minutes later than usual.
The 23:15 Cardiff Central to Abergavenny will be diverted after Newport, and will call at Abergavenny later than usual. The train will then continue to Hereford, where the train will terminate.
Monday to Thursday:
The 22:22 Chester to Cardiff Central will be diverted in the Newport area, and will call at Cwmbran, Newport and Cardiff Central later than usual.
Tuesday to Friday:
The 00:30 Cardiff Central to Hereford service will be diverted in the Newport area, and will call at Cwmbran and beyond later than usual.
The 04:33 Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly will be amended to start from Cardiff earlier than usual at 04:20, and will call at Newport earlier than usual at 04:37.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner.
No late night trains via Pontyclun on Monday 29 June or Thursday 2 July
Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Bridgend, closing all lines via Pontyclun on Monday and Thursday nights.
On Monday and Thursday evenings only, after 22:20, trains that usually run via Pontyclun will be diverted to run via Barry, extending journey times. Replacement buses will run between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Pontyclun, serving intermediate stations.
On Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, trains will run as normal.
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 set-down 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.
Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Chester and Manchester Airport from Tuesday 30 June to Friday 3 July
Engineering work is taking place between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly, closing various lines overnight from Tuesday evening until Friday morning.
Between approximately 23:30 and 05:00 each night, trains will not run between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly / Manchester Airport.
Replacement buses will run between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly only. For travel between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport, you can use alternative services at no extra cost.
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 set-down 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.
CANCELLED: Engineering work between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport on Sunday 28 June
The engineering work scheduled to take place between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport has been cancelled and trains will now run normally on this route.
TransPennine Express will still have some buses operating to / from Manchester Airport due to other work taking place on their network.
Check before you travel:
The Journey Planner has not yet been amended to reflect the cancellation of the engineering work. Please check back nearer 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 set-down 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.
Buses replace late night Transport for Wales services between Manchester Oxford Road and Manchester Airport from Monday 6 to Thursday 9 July
Engineering work is taking place between Manchester Oxford Road and Manchester Airport, closing some lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.
As a result:
- The 20:02 Holyhead to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Manchester Oxford Road. A replacement bus will run from Manchester Oxford Road to Manchester Airport, picking up only at East Didsbury
- The 23:25 Manchester Airport to Llandudno Junction service will start from Manchester Oxford Road at 23:47. A replacement bus will run from Manchester Airport to Manchester Oxford Road, dropping customers off only at East Didsbury and Manchester Piccadilly.
For stations between Manchester Oxford Road and Manchester Airport not served by these buses, you should use alternative train services.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner.
Replacement bus travel advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
You can find the pick-up and set-down 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.
Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Severn Tunnel Junction and Cheltenham Spa / Gloucester from Monday 6 to Friday 10 July
Engineering work is taking place overnight between Severn Tunnel Junction and Gloucester, closing some lines.
Monday to Thursday:
The 23:34 Cardiff Central to Gloucester service will terminate at Severn Tunnel Junction with an onward rail replacement bus being provided towards Gloucester (departing Severn Tunnel Junction at 00:15, Caldicot dep: 00:25, Chepstow dep 00:40, Lydney dep: 01:00 and Gloucester arr: 01:40).
Tuesday to Friday:
The 05:38 Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Central service will start from Severn Tunnel Junction at 06:28 with a connecting rail replacement bus being provided from Cheltenham Spa (dep: 04:33, Gloucester dep: 04:53, Lydney dep: 05:33, Chepstow dep: 05:53, and Caldicot dep 06:08).
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 set-down 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.
Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Shrewsbury and Crewe via Nantwich from Monday 6 to Friday 10 July
Engineering work is taking place between Shrewsbury and Crewe, closing all lines via Nantwich overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.
Monday to Thursday:
The 21:26 Cardiff Central to Chester service will be diverted after Shrewsbury to run via Wrexham General (calling). A replacement bus will run from Shrewsbury to Crewe via Nantwich. An additional train will run from Crewe to Chester, connecting from this bus, to maintain last connections between Crewe and Chester.
The 22:21 Cardiff Central to Crewe service will be diverted to run via Chester. A replacement bus will run between Shrewsbury and Crewe via Nantwich.
The 22:32 Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury service will terminate at Crewe. A replacement bus will run from Crewe to Shrewsbury.
Tuesday to Friday:
The 04:18 Chester to Birmingham International service will be amended to depart later than usual at 04:29, and will run non-stop to Shrewsbury, a bus replacement will run at 05:37 from Crewe to Shrewsbury to connect with the train. An additional train will also run from Chester at 04:18 to Crewe.
The 05:07 Crewe to Cardiff Central service will be amended to depart earlier than usual at 04:33, and will be diverted to run via Chester. This will extend journey times between Crewe and Shrewsbury.
The 05:19 Crewe to Shrewsbury service will be amended to start at 05:27, and will run later than usual throughout.
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 set-down 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.
Amended late night Transport for Wales service between Cardiff Central and Carmarthen / Milford Haven / Pembroke Dock from Monday 6 to Thursday 9 July
Engineering work is taking place overnight between Bridgend and Port Talbot Parkway , closing all lines.
The 22:26 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen, will depart later at 22:37 and be retimed throughout with an extended stop at Bridgend. At Pyle, the train will call at platform 1, which is normally used by eastbound trains towards Cardiff Central.
The 20:37 Milford Haven to Cardiff Central, will depart Carmarthen earlier at 21:36 and run earlier throughout the remainder of its journey. On Wednesday and Thursday, this train will use platform 2 at Pyle, which is normally used by westbound trains towards Swansea.
The 21:07 Pembroke Dock to Cardiff Central, will be subject to retimings each night from Monday to Thursday. On Wednesday and Thursday, this will use platform 2 at Pyle, which is normally used by westbound trains towards Swansea.
The 23:20 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen, on Monday and Tuesday, this service will depart Cardiff Central later at 23:27 and be retimed throughout. At Pyle, this train will use platform 1, which is normally used by eastbound trains towards Cardiff.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner.
Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Carmarthen and Haverfordwest from Monday 6 to Friday 10 July
Engineering work is taking place between Haverfordwest and Milford Haven, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.
Monday to Thursday:
The 23:26 Milford Haven to Carmarthen service will terminate at Haverfordwest. A replacement bus will run from Haverfordwest to Milford Haven.
Tuesday to Friday:
The 04:49 Carmarthen to Milford Haven service will start from Haverfordwest at 05:32. A replacement bus will run from Carmarthen earlier than usual at 04:07, calling at Whitland, Clunderwen and Clarbeston Road earlier than usual at connecting with the amended train service.
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 set-down 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.
Buses replace trains between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town before 13:30 on Sunday 12 July
Engineering work is taking place between Newport and Ebbw Vale Town, closing all lines.
Before 13:30, buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town.
The first train to run will be the 13:08 Cardiff Central to Ebbw Vale Town service.
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 set-down 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.
Buses replace late night trains between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town from Monday 13 to Thursday 16 July
Engineering work is taking place between Newport (South Wales) and Ebbw Vale Town, closing all lines on Monday to Thursday evenings.
As a result:
- The 21:11 Maesteg to Ebbw Vale Town service will terminate at Cardiff Central. A replacement bus will run from Cardiff Central to Ebbw Vale Town
- The 22:09 Maesteg to Ebbw Vale Town service will terminate at Cardiff Central. A replacement bus will run from Cardiff Central to Ebbw Vale Town
- The 23:13 Ebbw Vale Town to Cardiff Central service will not run. A replacement bus will run from Ebbw Vale Town to Cardiff Central
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner.
Replacement bus travel advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
You can find the pick-up and set-down 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.
Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Crewe and Chester from Monday 13 to Friday 17 July
Engineering work is taking place between Crewe and Chester, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.
Monday to Thursday:
The 23:33 Crewe to Wrexham General service will start from Chester at 23:54. A replacement bus will run from Crewe to Chester, connecting with the train.
Tuesday to Friday:
The 04:18 Chester to Birmingham International service will start from Crewe at 04:41. An earlier replacement bus will run from Chester at 03:31 to Crewe, connecting with the train.
The 04:58 Chester to Crewe service will not run, and will be replaced by a bus.
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 set-down 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.
Buses replace trains between Newport (South Wales) and Hereford / Shrewsbury on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 July
Engineering work is taking place between Newport and Shrewsbury, closing all lines.
Buses will replace trains between Newport and Hereford / Shrewsbury.
A few early morning / late night buses will extend to run to / from Cardiff Central.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner.
Replacement bus travel advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
You can find the pick-up and set-down 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.
Amended late night Transport for Wales service to / from Manchester Piccadilly from Monday 20 to Thursday 23 July
Engineering work is taking place between Crewe and Manchester Piccadilly, closing all lines.
The 20:10 Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly will terminate at Crewe. A replacement bus will be provided between Crewe and Manchester Piccadilly.
The 22:31 Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury service will start from Crewe. A replacement bus will run from Manchester Piccadilly (departing 21:25) to connect with the train.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner.
Replacement bus travel advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
You can find the pick-up and set-down 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.
Amended late night / early morning Transport for Wales service via Chester from Monday 20 to Friday 24 July
Engineering work is taking place overnight between Leominster and Ludlow, closing some lines.
Monday to Thursday:
The 21:09 Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly will be diverted via Crewe and will not call at Shrewsbury or Chester. A replacement bus will be provided for Shrewsbury and Chester.
The 22:21 Cardiff Central to Crewe service will depart Cardiff Central at the earlier time of 21:50. It will run at its normal timings from Shrewsbury.
The 22:22 Chester to Cardiff Central will depart Chester at the earlier time of 21:47 and will be diverted via Crewe. A bus service will depart Chester at 22:22, calling at Chester and Shrewsbury.
The 22:23 Crewe to Wrexham General train will terminate at Chester. A replacement bus will run between Chester and Wrexham General.
The 23:33 Crewe to Wrexham General train will terminate at Chester. A replacement bus will run between Chester and Wrexham General.
The 23:37 Wrexham General to Chester train will not run and will be replaced by a bus.
The 23:53 Shrewsbury to Chester train will not run and will be replaced by a bus.
Tuesday to Friday:
The 05:59 Wrexham General to Crewe service will start from Chester. A replacement bus service will depart Chester at 05:15 to connect with train.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner.
Replacement bus travel advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
You can find the pick-up and set-down 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.
Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Aberystwyth and Machynlleth from Monday 20 to Friday 24 July
Engineering work is taking place overnight between Aberystwyth and Machynlleth, closing some lines.
Monday to Thursday:
The 20:08 Birmingham International to Aberystwyth service will terminate at Machynlleth. A replacement bus will run forward to Aberystwyth.
The 23:39 Aberystwyth to Machynlleth train will not run and will be replaced by a bus.
Tuesday to Friday:
The 04:41 Machynlleth to Aberystwyth train will not run and will be replaced by a bus.
The 05:54 Aberystwyth to Birmingham International will start from Machynlleth. A bus will depart Aberystwyth at 04:52 to connect with train.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner.
Replacement bus travel advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
You can find the pick-up and set-down 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.
Amended 22:40 Cardiff Central to Bridgend service from Monday 20 to Thursday 23 July
Engineering work is taking place between Barry and Bridgend, closing some lines.
The 22:40 Cardiff Central to Bridgend service will terminate at Barry. A replacement bus will run forward from Barry to Bridgend.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner.
Replacement bus travel advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
You can find the pick-up and set-down 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.
Amended 06:01 Carmarthen to Manchester Piccadilly from Tuesday 21 to Friday 24 July
Engineering work is taking place early morning in the Llanelli area, closing some lines.
The 06:01 Carmarthen to Manchester Piccadilly train will be diverted, calling additionally at Gowerton and Neath.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner.
Amended late night / early morning Transport for Wales service to / from Cardiff Central from Monday 20 to Friday 24 July
Engineering work is taking place overnight in Cardiff Central station, closing some lines.
Please be aware that between the hours of 21:50 and 05:50, some platforms will be out of use at Cardiff Central station. Please allow yourself additional time to make your connection.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner.
Amended early morning Transport for Wales trains at Cardiff Central on Sunday 19 July
Engineering work is taking place at Cardiff Central station, closing some lines.
The following trains may use alternative platforms at Cardiff Central:
- 08:41 Swansea to Manchester Piccadilly
- 08:35 Carmarthen to Manchester Piccadilly
- 09:33 Milford Haven to Manchester Piccadilly
- 10:32 Swansea to Manchester Piccadilly
Please allow additional time to make your connections.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner.
Amended late night Transport for Wales service between Manchester Piccadilly / Chester / Hereford and Cardiff Central from Monday 27 to Friday 31 July
Engineering work is taking place overnight in the Newport area, closing some lines.
The following trains will diverted extending journey times by up to 15 minutes .
Monday to Thursday:
19:30 Manchester Picadilly to Cardiff Central will depart Hereford later than normally advertised, arriving at Cardiff Central later.
20:30 Manchester Picadilly to Cardiff Central.
22:21 Cardiff Central to Crewe will depart Cardiff Central earlier at 22:10.
22:22 Chester to Cardiff Central will depart from Abergraveny later, arriving at Cardiff Central later.
Tuesday to Friday:
00:30 Cardiff Central to Hereford will arrive at Cwmbran later than normally advertised.
04:33 Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly will now depart from Cardiff Central at the earlier time of 04:18. 23:15 Cardiff Central to Abergravenny will arrive at Abergraveny later.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner.
No trains to / from Cardiff Queen Street from Saturday 25 to Monday 27 July
Engineering work is taking place at Cardiff Queen Street, closing all lines.
Saturday and Monday:
All Cardiff Bay train services are cancelled and ticket acceptance is in place with Cardiff Bus. A rail replacement bus shuttle service calling at Cardiff Central, Cardiff Queen street and Cardiff bay will be in operation early morning and late evening.
All Penarth and Coryton train services are cancelled and ticket acceptance with Cardiff Bus in place.
Rail replacement buses will operate between Cardiff Central and Radyr calling at Llandaf, Cathays and Cardiff Queen street.
All Treherbert, Merthyr Tydfill and Aberdare services are diverted via the city line between Cardiff Central and Radyr.
All Services between Rhymney and Cardiff Central will be rail replacement buses.
Trains between Bridgend and Barry Island to Rhymney services will start / terminate at Cardiff Central.
Sunday:
All Cardiff Bay services are cancelled and will have ticket acceptance with Cardiff Bus. Rail replacement buses will call at Cardiff Central, Cardiff Queen street and Cardiff bay late evening only.
All Coryton services are cancelled and will have ticket acceptance with Cardiff Bus.
A rail replacement bus service will operate between Cardiff Central and Radyr calling at Llandaf, Cathays and Cardiff Queen street.
All Treherbert, Merthyr Tydfill and Aberdare services are diverted via the city line between Cardiff Central and Radyr.
All Services between Rhymney and Cardiff Central will be rail replacement buses.
Trains between Bridgend and Barry Island to Rhymney services will start / terminate at Cardiff Central.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner.
You can plan your journey on Cardiff 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.
Amended late night / early morning Transport for Wales service between Bridgend and Cardiff Central on Sunday 26 and Monday 27 July
Engineering work is taking place overnight between Bridgend and Cardiff Central via Pontyclun, closing all lines.
The following trains will be diverted via Llantwit Major (Vale of Glamorgan line):
Sunday:
The 19:30 Manchester Piccadilly to Swansea will divert arriving at Swansea later than normally advertised.
The 21:15 Carmarthen to Hereford will divert arriving at Hereford later than normally advertised.
The 21:34 Milford Haven to Cardiff Central will divert arriving at Cardiff Central later than normally advertised.
The 22:30 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen will divert arriving at Carmarthen later than normally advertised.
Monday:
The 05:43 Swansea to Cardiff Central will arrive into Cardiff Central at 06:39 to connect with 06:46 Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly service.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner.
Buses replace trains between Pontypridd and Treherbert from 23:40 on Thursday 30 July to Saturday 15 August
Engineering work is taking place between Pontypridd and Treherbert, closing all lines.
Thursday 30 July:
The 23:00 Cardiff Central to Treherbert service will terminate at Pontypridd. A replacement bus will depart at 23:40 to Treherbert.
Friday 31 July to Thursday 6 August:
Buses will replace trains between Pontypridd and Treherbert.
Friday 7 to Saturday 15 August:
The engineering work will be extended to Radyr, meaning that buses will replace trains between:
- Radyr and Treherbert
- Radyr and Aberdare
- Radyr and Merthyr Tydfil
Additionally there will be an all day bus shuttle between Abercynon and Mountain Ash due to the fact that Penrhiwceiber station is inacessible to standard rail replacement vehicles.
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.
Amended Transport for Wales service to / from Cardiff Central from Monday 27 to Friday 31 July
Engineering work is taking place overnight in the Cardiff Central area, closing some lines.
Monday to Thursday:
The 20:37 Milford Haven to Cardiff Central service will divert via Llantwit Major arriving at Cardiff Central later than normal.
The 21:07 Pembroke Dock to Cardiff Central service will divert via Llantwit Major arriving at Cardiff Central later than normal.
The 23:16 Cardiff Central to Maesteg train will not run and will be replaced by a bus.
The 23:20 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen service will depart Cardiff Central later and divert via Llantwit Major with services from Bridgend onwards departing later. A rail replacement bus will run from Cardiff Central to Bridgend, calling at Pontyclun, Llanharan and Pencoed. This rail replacement service will connect into Bridgend for passengers travelling from Bridgend to Carmarthen
Tuesday to Thursday:
The 22:52 Aberdare to Cardiff Central service will divert via Cardiff Queen Street. Rail replacement buses will operate from Radyr to cover city line stops (Llandaf, Cathays and Cardiff Queen Street).
Tuesday to Friday:
The 05:43 Swansea to Cardiff Central will arrive into Cardiff Central at 06:39 to connect with the 06:46 Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly service.
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.
Buses replace early morning trains between Swansea and Carmarthen on Sunday 2 August
Engineering work is taking place between Skewen and Gowerton, closing some lines.
Rail replacement buses will operate between Swansea and Carmarthen.
The 08:04 Cardiff Central to Swansea service will depart Cardiff Central later at 08:26.
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.
Amended late night / early morning Transport for Wales services between Chester and Holyhead from Monday 3 to Friday 7 August
Engineering work is taking place overnight between Chester and Holyhead, closing some lines.
Late night and early morning trains between Chester and Holyhead will experience increased journey times.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner.
Buses replace late night / early morning trains Transport for Wales trains between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly from Monday 3 to Friday 7 August
Engineering work is taking place overnight between Chester and Manchester, closing some lines.
Buses replace late night and early morning trains between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly.
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.
Amended 23:30 Cardiff Central to Ystrad Mynach service from Monday 3 to Thursday 6 August
Engineering work is taking place overnight in the Cardiff area, closing some lines.
The 23:30 Cardiff Central to Ystrad Mynach service will not run and will be replaced by a rail replacement bus service.
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.
Metro transformation work
For Metro transformation works across our network that can affect the timetable please visit this page.