Rail improvement works

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Wilmslow and Manchester Piccadilly, closing some lines.

Northern:

Monday 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 drop off 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 drop off 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.

Tuesday 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 (Manchester Piccadilly at 23:06 - Pickup only, East Didsbury at 23:31 and Manchester Airport at 23:41).

The 23:25 Manchester Airport to Llandudno Junction service will start from Manchester Oxford Road at 23:46. Your ticket will be accepted at no extra cost on Northern rail replacement buses between Manchester Oxford Road and Manchester Airport, allowing customers to connect onto the 23:46 Manchester Oxford Road to Holyhead and 00:24 Manchester Piccadilly to Chester 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.

Major engineering work is taking place in the Wrexham General area, closing all lines between Bidston and Wrexham General and some lines between Wrexham General and Shrewsbury.

Sunday 16 to Sunday 30 August:

Important repair work will be taking place on the Grade II listed 137 year old Hawarden Swing Bridge. During the line closure for this work, buses will replace trains between Birkenhead North / Bidston and Wrexham General / Central.

The buses have been extended to call at Birkenhead North, as step-free interchange is available with Merseyrail Wirral line services towards Liverpool city centre stations.

You are advised to check your revised journeys carefully before travelling.

Monday 17 to Sunday 30 August:

Major work will be taking place between Wrexham General and Shrewsbury. Drainage renewal work will be undertaken at Babbinswood, which is between Chirk and Gobowen.

This will significantly affect services between Chester and Wrexham General, and between North Wales (Holyhead, Llandudno and Llandudno Junction) and Shrewsbury, Birmingham International and Cardiff Central.

During this time, the following general alterations will apply:

Holyhead, Llandudno, Llandudno Junction and Chester to Shrewsbury, Birmingham International and Cardiff Central: These services will be diverted via Crewe with revised journey times and timetables.

Crewe / Chester and Wrexham General: Services between Crewe and Wrexham General will typically operate to a severely reduced frequency between Chester and Wrexham General (late evening only) until Friday 21 August, rail replacement bus connections are available at Wrexham General towards Chester / Shrewsbury (see below).

Chester and Shrewsbury via Wrexham General, Ruabon, Chirk and Gobowen: Buses replace trains between Wrexham General and Shrewsbury, with some services extending to and from Chester.

Customers for stations along this stretch of line between Crewe, Nantwich, Wrenbury, Whitchurch (Shropshire), Prees, Wem and Yorton are asked to check their revised journeys carefully, as many trains will run at different times to usual, with amended connections at Crewe and Shrewsbury.

All customers on these routes are asked to check their revised journeys carefully before travelling, as many timetables will be different to usual with revised connection opportunities.

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.

Engineering work is taking place 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 (Severn Tunnel Junction departing: 00:15, Caldicot departing: 00:25, Chepstow departing: 00:40, Lydney departing: 01:00 and Gloucester arriving: 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 inward rail replacement bus being provided from Cheltenham Spa (Cheltenham Spa departing earlier at: 04:33, Gloucester departing: 04:53, Lydney departing: 05:33, Chepstow departing: 05:53, and Caldicot departing: 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 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.

Engineering work is taking place between Bridgend and Port Talbot Parkway and also between Llanelli and Carmarthen, closing some lines.

The following services will be amended:

Monday and Tuesday:

• 20:37 Milford Haven to Cardiff Central service will depart from Carmarthen earlier at 21:36 and run earlier throughout the remainder of the journey
• 22:26 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen service will depart later at 22:37 and will be diverted between Port Talbot Parkway and Llanelli and call additionally at Neath, Swansea and Gowerton with extended journey times
• 23:20 Cardiff Central to Swansea will depart Cardiff Central later at 23:27 and will be retimed throughout

Monday to Thursday:

• 21:07 Pembroke Dock to Cardiff Central will be subject to retimings each night
• 23:29 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen will terminate at Swansea - a connecting rail replacement bus will run from Swansea to Carmarthen
• 23:46 Swansea to Carmarthen will not run - you should travel earlier using either the 22:27 or 22:37 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen service

Tuesday to Friday:

• 04:37 Carmarthen to Swansea will train not run and will be replaced by an earlier bus departing Carmarthen at 03:55
• 04:46 Carmarthen to Shrewsbury train will start from Llanelli at 05:12 - a connecting rail replacement bus will operate earlier at 04:17 between Carmarthen and Llanelli.

Wednesday and Thursday:

• 22:26 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen service will be diverted between Port Talbot Parkway and Llanelli and call additionally at Neath, Swansea and Gowerton with 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 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.

Engineering work is taking place overnight in the Ebbw Vale Town area, closing some lines.

The 21:11 Maesteg to Ebbw Vale Town service will terminate at Cardiff Central with a replacement bus connection to Ebbw Vale Town.

The 22:09 Maesteg to Ebbw Vale Town service will terminate at Cardiff Central with a replacement bus connection to Ebbw Vale Town.

The 23:13 Ebbw Vale Town to Cardiff Central train 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 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.

Engineering work is taking place between Port Talbot Parkway and Swansea, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Thursday morning.

Great Western Railway:

Monday to Wednesday:

The 21:48 and 22:49 London Paddington to Swansea services will terminate at Port Talbot Parkway. A replacement bus will run from Port Talbot Parkway to Neath / Swansea.

Tuesday to Thursday:

The 03:46 Swansea to London Paddington service will start from Port Talbot Parkway at 04:05. Earlier road transport will run from Swansea at 03:18 to Neath, connecting with the amended train.

Transport for Wales:

Monday to Wednesday:

The 21:07 Pembroke Dock to Cardiff Central service will be diverted between Llanelli and Baglan, and will not call at stations via Swansea. A replacement bus will run from Llanelli to Cardiff Central, calling at all stops via Cardiff Central.

The 23:20 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen service will be diverted between Briton Ferry and Llanelli, not calling at stations via Swansea. A replacement bus will run from Port Talbot Parkway to Carmarthen, calling at all stops via 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 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.

Engineering work is taking place between Newport (South Wales) and Ebbw Vale Town, closing all lines.

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 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.

Engineering work is taking place between Clarbeston Road and Fishguard Harbour, closing all lines.

No trains will run between Clarbeston Road and Fishguard Harbour.

Trains that usually run to / from Fishguard Harbour will be amended to run to / from Haverfordwest. Replacement buses will run between Haverfordwest and Fishguard Harbour via Fishguard & Goodwick.

A few early morning / late night buses will run between Carmarthen and Fishguard Harbour, calling 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.

Engineering work is taking place between Crewe and Chester, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

Monday to Thursday:

The 21:26 Cardiff Central to Chester service will be diverted to run via Wrexham General (not calling). Replacement buses will run between Shrewsbury and Chester via Crewe, calling at all stations.

The 23:33 Crewe to Wrexham General service will start from Chester at 23:54. A replacement bus will run from Crewe at 23:33 to Chester, not connecting with the train.

Tuesday to Friday:

The 04:31 Chester to Birmingham International service will start from Crewe at 04:41. An earlier replacement bus will run from Chester at 03:30 to Crewe, connecting 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 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.

Engineering work is taking place between Llandudno Junction and Holyhead, closing all lines on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.

As a result, the following trains will terminate at Llandudno Junction, with replacement buses running between Llandudno Junction and Holyhead:

• The 19:38 Cardiff Central to Holyhead service (a second express bus will run for a connection with the ferry at Holyhead, calling at Bangor and Valley only)
• The 20:25 Manchester Airport to Holyhead service
• The 22:25 Manchester Airport to Holyhead 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.

Engineering work is taking place between Manchester Piccadilly and Crewe, closing some lines.

The following services will be amended:

• 20:10 Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly will terminate at Crewe - a rail replacement bus will operate from Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly, departing at 23:04
• 22:32 Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury will start from Crewe at 23:18 - an earlier rail replacement bus will operate from Manchester Piccadilly to Crewe, departing at 21:25

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.

Engineering work is taking place between Llanelli and Briton Ferry, closing some lines.

The 06:01 Carmarthen to Manchester Piccadilly service will arrive into Port Talbot Parkway earlier at 07:01 but will depart at its usual time of 07:07.

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner.

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 rail replacement bus will operate from Barry to Bridgend, departing at 23:15.

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.

Engineering work is taking place between Shrewsbury and Chester, closing some lines.

The following services will be amended:

• 23:53 Shrewsbury to Chester service will not run and will be replaced by a bus throughout
• 21:09 Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly service will no longer call at stops between Shrewsbury and Chester and be diverted via Crewe - a rail replacement bus will call at all stops between Shrewsbury and Chester, departing at 22:30
• 22:22 Chester to Cardiff Central service will depart 33 mins earlier at 21:49 and travel via Crewe - a rail replacement bus will operate between Chester and Shrewsbury calling at Wrexham General, Ruabon, Chirk, Gobowen, departing at 22:25
• 22:19 Crewe to Shrewsbury service 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.

Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Carmarthen, closing some lines.

The 08:24 Cardiff Central to Milford Haven service will start 8 minutes later at 08:32 and will return to normal timings from Carmarthen.

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner.

Engineering work is taking place between Newport (South Wales) and Ebbw Vale Town, closing all lines.

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 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.

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 terminate at Hereford. A rail replacement bus will operate from Hereford to Cardiff Central, departing at 23:10.
• 20:46 Milford Haven to Hereford service will terminate at Newport (South Wales). A rail replacement bus will operate from Newport (South Wales) to Hereford, departing at 23:56

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.

Engineering work is taking place in the Cardiff Central area, closing various lines on Monday to Thursday evenings.

As a result:

• The 22:52 Aberdare to Cardiff Central service will terminate at Radyr. A replacement bus will run from Radyr to Cardiff Central via Fairwater, and a second replacement bus will run from Radyr to Cardiff Central via Cathays and Cardiff Queen Street
• The 23:30 Cardiff Central to Barry Island service will not run. A replacement bus will run from Cardiff Central to 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 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.

Engineering work is taking place at Carmarthen, closing all lines early on Sunday morning.

Before 10:30:

Trains which usually run between Carmarthen and Swansea will be cancelled, and will be replaced by buses.

Trains which usually run between Carmarthen and Milford Haven / Pembroke Dock will be amended to run between Whitland and Milford Haven / Pembroke Dock, with replacement buses running between Carmarthen and Whitland.

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.

Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Radyr, closing all lines via Fairwater before 12:30.

Before 12:30:

Buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central and Radyr via Fairwater.

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.

Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Penarth / Barry Island, closing all lines before 12:30.

Before 12:30:

Buses will replace trains between:

• Cardiff Central and Penarth
• Cardiff Central and Barry
• Cardiff Central and Barry Island
• Cardiff Central and 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 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.

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 terminate at Hereford. A rail replacement bus will operate from Hereford to Cardiff Central, departing at 23:10
• 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 23:56

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.

Engineering work is taking place between Chester and Liverpool Lime Street / Manchester Piccadilly, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

Monday to Thursday:

• The 20:02 Holyhead to Manchester Airport will terminate at Warrington Bank Quay. A replacement bus will run from Warrington Bank Quay to Manchester Piccadilly
• The 21:09 Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly service will terminate at Chester. A replacement bus will run from Chester to Manchester Piccadilly
• The 22:02 Chester to Liverpool Lime Street service will be cancelled and replaced by a bus
• The 22:25 Manchester Airport to Holyhead service will be amended to start from Chester at 23:58. A replacement bus will run from Manchester Piccadilly to Chester
• The 23:22 Liverpool Lime Street to Chester service will be cancelled and replaced by a bus
• The 23:25 Manchester Airport to Llandudno Junction will be amended to start from Chester at 00:51 (Tuesday to Friday). A replacement bus will run from Manchester Piccadilly to Chester

Tuesday to Friday:

• The 00:24 Manchester Piccadilly to Chester service will not run, and will be replaced by a bus
• The 03:52 Chester to Manchester Airport service will not run, and will be replaced by a bus between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly
• The 05:25 Manchester Airport to Holyhead will start from Warrington Bank Quay at 06:19. A replacement bus will run from Manchester Piccadilly to Warrington Bank Quay

For travel between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport, you can use your ticket with other operators 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 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.

Engineering work is taking place in the Swansea area, closing various lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

Monday to Thursday:

• The 18:35 Shrewsbury to Swansea service will terminate at Llanelli. A replacement bus will run from Llanelli to Swansea
• The 21:07 Pembroke Dock to Cardiff Central service will be diverted between Llanelli and Port Talbot Parkway, and will not run via Swansea. A replacement bus will run between Llanelli and Cardiff Central via Swansea
• The 23:10 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen service will be diverted between Port Talbot Parkway and Llanelli, and will not run via Swansea. A replacement bus will run from Port Talbot Parkway to Carmarthen via Swansea

Tuesday to Friday:

• The 05:43 Swansea to Manchester Piccadilly will start from Cardiff Central. A replacement bus will run from Swansea earlier than usual and run to Cardiff Central, connecting with the amended train
• The 05:13 Swansea to Llandovery service will start from Llanelli. A replacement bus will run from Swansea earlier than usual to Llanelli, connecting with the amended train
• The 06:00 Swansea to Pembroke Dock service will start from Llanelli. A replacement bus will run from Swansea earlier than usual to Llanelli, connecting with the amended 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 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.

Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Radyr, closing all lines via Fairwater late on Wednesday and Thursday evenings.

As a result, the 22:52 Aberdare to Cardiff Central service will be diverted after Radyr to run via Cardiff Queen Street, and will not call at stations via Fairwater.

A replacement bus will run between Radyr and Cardiff Central via Fairwater.

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.

Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Bridgend, closing all lines via Pontyclun.

Great Western Railway:

Trains will not run between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Pontyclun.

An amended and reduced train service will run between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Barry (not calling), with extended journey times.

Trains between London Paddington and Swansea will run a reduced service of 1 train per hour.

On Saturday, the following services will be amended:

• The 03:56 Swansea to London Paddington service will depart earlier than usual at 03:54, diverting as above
• The 06:54 Swansea to London Paddington service will start from Bristol Parkway at 08:25
• The 07:03 Bristol Temple Meads to Swansea service will start from Bristol Parkway at 07:03, calling at Newport and Cardiff Central before diverting as above
• The 19:18 London Paddington to Swansea service will terminate at Bristol Parkway

On Sunday, the following services will be amended:

• The 09:55 Bristol Parkway to London Paddington service will depart earlier than usual at 09:34

Transport for Wales:

Trains will not run between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Pontyclun.

An amended and reduced train service will run between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Barry, with extended journey times.

Replacement buses will run between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Pontyclun.

On Saturday, these diversions will affect trains that usually run to / from Penarth, and to / from / via Barry:

• 2 trains per hour will operate between Cardiff Central and Barry Island
• 2 trains per hour will operate between Coryton and Penarth
• Trains between Caerphilly and Penarth will not run
• 4 trains per hour will operate between Cardiff Central and Rhymney / Bargoed, with some trains being retimed
• 1 train per hour will operate between Cardiff Central and Bridgend, calling at Barry, Rhoose Cardiff International Airport, Llantwit Major and Bridgend only. Every two hours, these trains service will extend to run to / from Swansea
• Trains between Maesteg and Cardiff Central only run between Maesteg and 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 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.

Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Bridgend, closing all lines via Pontyclun overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

Great Western Railway:

Monday to Thursday:

The 20:48 London Paddington to Swansea will divert between Cardiff Central and Bridgend (via Ninian Park – not calling) and will call at Bridgend and beyond a few minutes later than normal.

The 21:48 and 22:49 London Paddington to Swansea services will divert between Cardiff Central and Bridgend (via Barry – not calling) and will call at Bridgend and beyond later than normal.

Tuesday to Friday:

The 03:46 Swansea to London Paddington service will start from Swansea earlier than usual at 03:38. It will call at Neath, Port Talbot Parkway and Bridgend earlier than usual, and will be diverted to run via Barry. It will depart Cardiff Central and beyond as normal.

Transport for Wales:

Monday to Thursday:

After 22:20 each night, trains which usually run via Pontyclun will be diverted to run via Barry, with extended journey times. Replacement buses will run between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Pontyclun.

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.

Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Bridgend, closing all lines via Pontyclun.

Great Western Railway

No trains will run between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Pontyclun.

Trains to / from Swansea will run to an amended timetable and retimed up to 30 minutes earlier than usual and diverted to run between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Barry / Llantwit Major (not calling).

Transport for Wales

Trains will not run between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Pontyclun.

An amended and reduced train service will run between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Barry, with extended journey times.

Replacement buses will run between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Pontyclun.

On Saturday, these diversions will affect trains that usually run to / from Penarth, and to / from / via Barry:

• 2 trains per hour will operate between Cardiff Central and Barry Island
• 2 trains per hour will operate between Coryton and Penarth
• Trains between Caerphilly and Penarth will not run
• 4 trains per hour will operate between Cardiff Central and Rhymney / Bargoed, with some trains being retimed
• 1 train per hour will operate between Cardiff Central and Bridgend, calling at Barry, Rhoose Cardiff International Airport, Llantwit Major and Bridgend only. Every two hours, these trains service will extend to run to / from Swansea
• Trains between Maesteg and Cardiff Central only run between Maesteg and 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 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.

Engineering work is taking place between Pye Corner and Ebbw Vale Town, closing some lines overnight.

As a result, from approximately 21:15 until the end of service trains between Maesteg and Ebbw Vale Town will run between Maesteg and Cardiff Central only.

A rail replacement bus service will run between Cardiff Central 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 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.

Engineering work is taking place between Chester and Crewe, closing all lines overnight.

From approximately 21:00 Monday to Thursday evenings until approximately 05:00 Tuesday to Friday mornings, a reduced service will run between Chester and Crewe, with buses replacing some trains.

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.

Engineering work is taking place between Cheltenham Spa and Gloucester closing all lines.

CrossCountry:

Buses will replace trains between:

• Birmingham New Street and Gloucester
• Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Parkway and Cheltenham Spa
• Birmingham New Street and Cheltenham Spa (Sunday)

Great Western Railway:

Trains between London Paddington / Swindon and Cheltenham Spa will terminate / start Gloucester. Most trains will arrive Gloucester a few minutes later than normal. Most trains will depart Gloucester a few minutes earlier than normal, with normal timings departing Stonehouse and beyond. Trains between Bristol Temple Meads and Worcester Shrub Hill / Worcester Foregate Street will not call at Gloucester.

Buses will replace trains between Cheltenham Spa and Gloucester.

Trains between Salisbury /Bristol Temple Meads and Worcester Shrub Hill / Worcester Foregate Street will terminate / start Gloucester.

Replacement buses will operate (2 buses per hour) between Gloucester and Cheltenham Spa, extending hourly to / from Ashchurch for Tewkesbury, Worcester Shrub Hill and Worcester Foregate Street.

Transport for Wales:

Buses will replace trains between Cheltenham Spa and Gloucester all weekend.

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.

Engineering work is taking place in the Pontypridd area, closing all lines.

As a result, buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central and Merthyr Tydfil / Aberdare / Treherbert.

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.

Engineering work is taking place overnight in the Shrewsbury area from Monday evening until Friday morning, closing some lines.

Between 23:40 and 05:30 each night, buses will replace trains between Shrewsbury and Crewe, calling 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.

Engineering work is taking place between Llandrindod and Craven Arms, closing all lines.

Buses will replace trains between Llandrindod and 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 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.

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Severn Tunnel Junction and Lydney, closing some lines.

The 23:37 Cardiff Central to Gloucester train will terminate at Severn Tunnel Junction, a replacement bus will be provided between Severn Tunnel Junction and Gloucester.

In addition a replacement bus will operate Tuesday to Friday mornings, departing Cheltenham Spa at 04:40 to Chepstow.

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.

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Whitland to Clarbeston Road, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

Between 23:55 and 04:40 each night, buses will replace trains between Carmarthen and Whitland / Haverford West.

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.

Engineering work is taking place between Gloucester and Ashchurch for Tewkesbury, closing all lines.

No trains will run between Gloucester and Worcestershire Parkway / Worcester Foregate Street.

CrossCountry:

Buses will replace trains between Gloucester and Cheltenham Spa / Worcestershire Parkway.

Great Western Railway:

Buses will replace trains between:

• Gloucester and Cheltenham Spa
• Gloucester and Worcester Foregate Street

At Worcester Shrub Hill, buses from Gloucester will drop off only and buses towards Gloucester will pick up only.

Transport for Wales:

Buses will replace trains all weekend between Gloucester and Cheltenham Spa.

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner.

Replacement bus travel advice:

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.

You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Engineering work is taking place in the Cardiff Central area, closing some lines.

Great Western Railway:

Trains between London Paddington and Swansea will be diverted to run via Ninian Park, and will call at stations between Bridgend and Swansea up to 10 minutes earlier or later than usual.

Transport for Wales:

Trains that usually arrive at / depart from Platforms 3 and 4 at Cardiff Central station will use alternate platforms. Trains between Cardiff Central and the West (towards Swansea) will be diverted to run via Ninian Park, will some services being retimed.

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner.

Engineering work is taking place between Swansea and Carmarthen, closing all lines.

No trains will run between Swansea and Carmarthen.

Great Western Railway:

Saturday:

Trains will not run between Swansea and Carmarthen.

You can use your ticket at no extra cost on Transport for Wales replacement buses between Swansea and Carmarthen.

Sunday:

Buses will replace trains between Swansea and Carmarthen.

Transport for Wales:

Buses will replace trains between Swansea and Carmarthen.

Trains to / from Shrewsbury will be replace by buses between and Llandrindod and 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 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.

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Crewe and Manchester Piccadilly, closing some lines.

The 22:10 Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly service will terminate at Crewe. A replacement bus will run forward from Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly.

The 22:32 Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury service will start from Crewe at 23:18. A replacement bus will run between Manchester Piccadilly and Crewe to connect with the train, or you can use your ticket at no extra cost on the earlier 21:30 Manchester Piccadilly to Crewe to connect also.

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.

Engineering work is taking place overnight 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 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.

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Shrewsbury and Chester, closing some lines.

The 21:09 Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly service will be diverted via Crewe. A replacement bus will be provided between Shrewsbury and Chester.

The 22:23 Crewe to Wrexham General will terminate at Chester. A replacement bus will run between Chester and Wrexham General.

The 23:33 Crewe to Wrexham General will terminate at Chester. A replacement bus will run between Chester and Wrexham General.

The 23:53 Shrewsbury to Chester train 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 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.

Engineering work is taking place overnight at Cardiff Central station ending Friday morning, closing some platforms.

Late night / early morning:

Trains have been re-platformed at Cardiff Central due to no access to platform 3. Platform 4 has access to / from the West until 00:01.

After 00:01 platforms 3 and platform 4 are not accessible. Trains will be re-platformed to platforms 0, 1 and 2.

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner.

Engineering work is taking place between Llanelli and Britton Ferry, closing some lines.

The 06:01 Carmarthen to Manchester Piccadilly service will divert via Landore and will call additionally at Gowerton and Neath.

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner.

Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Bridgend, closing all lines via Pontyclun.

No trains will run between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Pontyclun.

Great Western Railway:

Trains to / from Swansea will run to an amended timetable and retimed up to 30 minutes earlier than usual and diverted to run between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Barry / Llantwit Major (not calling).

Transport for Wales:

Trains will be retimed and diverted via Barry, with extended journey times. Most trains from Cardiff Central through Swansea / West Wales will terminate at Swansea, with a separate service operating onwards.

On Saturday, an amended service will operate between Penarth and Coryton and no trains will run between Penarth and Caerphilly. Please check your journey before you travel.

A rail replacement bus service will operate for local stops between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Pontyclun.

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.

Engineering work is taking place between Gloucester and Ashchurch for Tewkesbury, closing all lines.

CrossCountry:

Buses will replace trains between Gloucester and Cheltenham Spa / Worcestershire Parkway.

Great Western Railway:

Buses will replace trains between:

• Gloucester and Cheltenham Spa
• Gloucester and Worcester Foregate Street

At Worcester Shrub Hill, buses from Gloucester will drop off only and buses towards Gloucester will pick up only.

Transport for Wales:

Buses will replace trains all weekend between Gloucester and Cheltenham Spa.

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner.

Replacement bus travel advice:

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.

You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Engineering work is taking place overnight at various locations on the Transport for Wales network, closing some lines.

The following trains will be diverted / amended:

Monday to Thursday:

The 19:30 Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central service will depart from Church Stretton and stations to Newport earlier than normal. The train will arrive into Cardiff Central later than normally advertised.

The 21:11 Maesteg to Ebbw Vale Town service will depart Cardiff Central and not call at Newport. Rail replacement buses will depart Newport calling all stops to Ebbw Vale Town.

The 22:21 Cardiff Central to Crewe service will depart Cardiff Central and all stations to Hereford earlier than usual. The train will revert to original timings from Hereford forward to Crewe.

The 22:22 Chester to Cardiff Central will arrive later into Cardiff Central.

Tuesday to Friday:

The 00:30 Cardiff Central to Hereford service will depart Pontypool earlier and arriving into Hereford later than normally advertised.

The 04:33 Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly service will now depart Cardiff Central and Newport earlier than normally advertised.

The 05:42 Swansea to Cardiff Central service will arrive into Cardiff Central at 06:39 to connect with Manchester Piccadilly service departing at 06:46.

The 23:15 Cardiff Central to Abergravenny service will arrive at Abergraveny later than normally advertised.

Thursday and Friday:

The 05:37 Cardiff Central to Milford Haven will depart earlier than normally advertised.

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner.

Replacement bus travel advice:

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.

You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Engineering work is taking place between Hereford and Newport (South Wales), closing all lines late on Sunday evening.

As a result:

• The 20:30 Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central service will terminate at Hereford. A replacement bus will run from Hereford to Cardiff Central
• The 20:46 Milford Haven to Hereford service will terminate at Newport (South Wales). A replacement bus will run from Newport (South Wales) to Hereford

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.

Engineering work is taking place between Port Talbot and Swansea, closing some lines on Sunday morning.

As a result, the 08:04 Cardiff Central to Swansea service will be retimed to start at 08:26, and will run later than usual throughout.

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner.

Engineering work is taking place between Carmarthen and Pembroke Dock / Milford Haven / Fishguard Harbour, closing all lines.

Buses replace trains between Carmarthen and Pembroke Dock / Milford Haven / Fishguard Harbour.

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.

Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Queen Street and Cardiff Bay, closing all lines.

No trains will run to / from Cardiff Bay

You can use your ticket at no extra cost on Cardiff Bus services to / from Cardiff Bay.

Outside of the hours that Cardiff Bus services run, rail replacement buses will run early in the morning and late at night between Cardiff Queen Street / Cardiff Central and Cardiff Bay.

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner.

You can plan your journey on Cardiff Bus services 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.

Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Bridgend, closing all lines via Barry from 22:00 on Sunday evening until the end of service on Sunday 1 November.

From 22:00 on Sunday and all day Monday 26 October to Sunday 1 November:

Buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central and Penarth / Barry / Barry Island / Bridgend.

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail 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.

Engineering work is taking place between Port Talbot and Swansea, closing some lines.

As a result, the 23:20 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen service will be diverted after Port Talbot Parkway, and will not call at Baglan, Briton Ferry, Neath, Skewen, Llansamlet, Swansea or Gowerton.

Two replacement buses will run:

• From Port Talbot Parkway to Carmarthen, calling at Neath, Swansea and Llanelli
• From Port Talbot Parkway to Carmarthen, calling at Baglan, Briton Ferry, Neath, Skewen, Llansamlet, Swansea, Gowerton, Llanelli, Pembury & Burry Port, Kidwelly and Ferryside

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail 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.

Engineering work is taking place at Cardiff Queen Street, closing one of the platforms and some of the lines in the area from Saturday to Friday.

Penarth - Caerphilly:

A reduced service will run between Cardiff Queen Street and Caerphilly.

Cathays:

On Saturday and from Monday to Friday, trains between Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare via Cardiff Queen Street will not run via Cathays.

For travel to / from Llandaf / Cathays, you can use your ticket at no extra cost on Cardiff Bus services.

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.

Engineering work is taking place between Newport (South Wales and Hereford, closing some lines overnight.

Monday to Thursday:

The 22:22 Chester to Cardiff Central service will run up to 25 minutes later than usual from Shrewsbury onwards

The 23:15 Cardiff Central to Abergavenny service will be retimed to run up to 18 minutes later than usual from Newport (South Wales) onwards.

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday:

The 22:21 Cardiff Central to Crewe service will run up to 25 minutes later than usual from Cwmbran onwards.

Tuesday to Thursday:

The 00:30 Cardiff Central to Hereford service will be retimed to run up to approximately 40 minutes later than usual from Newport (South Wales)

Wednesday:

The 04:33 Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly service will be retimed to run up to 8 minutes earlier than usual

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner.

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Herford and Newport (South Wales), closing some lines.

The 20:30 Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central will run between Manchester Piccadilly and Hereford. A replacement bus will run between Hereford and Cardiff Central.

The 21:15 Carmarthen to Hereford will run between Carmarthen and Newport. A replacement bus will run between Newport and Hereford.

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail 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.

Engineering work is taking place between Carmarthen and Pembroke Dock / Milford Haven / Fishguard Harbour, closing all lines.

This means that buses will replace trains between Carmarthen and Pembroke Dock / Milford Haven / Fishguard Harbour.

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail 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.

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 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.

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 Airoprt 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 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.

Engineering work is taking place overnight at Swansea station, closing some lines.

Wednesday and Thursday:

The 18:35 Shrewsbury to Swansea service will run between Shrewsbury and Llanelli. A replacement bus will run between Llanelli and Swansea.

The 21:07 Pembroke Dock to Cardiff Central will be diverted. A bus will run between Swansea and Cardiff Central for intermediate stops.

The 23:17 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen train will be diverted via the Swansea District Line.

The 23:46 Carmarthen to Swansea train will not run and will be replaced by a bus.

Thursday and Friday:

The 04:37 Carmarthen to Swansea train will not run and will be replaced by a bus.

The 05:13 Swansea to Llandovery will run between Llanelli and Llandovery. A replacement bus will run between Swansea and Llanelli to connect with train.

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail 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.