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Buses replace trains between Severn Tunnel Junction and Gloucester from Monday 22 to Friday 26 July
Engineering work is taking place between Severn Tunnel Junction and Gloucester, closing some lines.
CrossCountry:
The 05:20 Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central service will not run.
A rail replacement bus service will run between Bristol Temple Meads and Newport.
Transport for Wales:
All services between Cardiff Central / Maesteg and Cheltenham Spa will start / terminate at Severn Tunnel Junction.
A rail replacement bus service will be provided to serve all stops between Severn Tunnel Junction and Gloucester.
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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Amended late night / early morning Transport for Wales service to / from Carmarthen from Monday 22 to Friday 26 July
Engineering work is taking place overnight between Llanelli and Carmarthen, closing some lines.
Monday to Thursday:
The 23:15 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen will terminate at Swansea with a replacement bus service from Swansea to Carmarthen.
Tuesday to Friday:
The 04:38 Carmarthen to Swansea will not run and will be replaced by a bus.
The 04:47 Carmarthen to Llandovery will start from Swansea, a replacement bus will run from Carmarthen to Llanelli.
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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Amended late night / early morning Transport for Wales service to / from Crewe from Monday 22 to Friday 26 July
Engineering work is taking place overnight between Crewe and Shrewsbury, closing some lines.
Monday to Thursday:
The 21:55 Cardiff Central to Crewe will be diverted with extended journey times between Shrewsbury and Crewe, a replacement bus service will run serving intermediate stations between Shrewsbury and Crewe.
Tuesday to Friday:
The 04:54 Crewe to Cardiff Central will depart Crewe earlier than usual and will be diverted between Crewe and Shrewsbury.
The 05:19 Crewe to Shrewsbury will be cancelled and replaced by a bus.
The 05:28 Shrewsbury to Crewe will be cancelled and 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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Buses replace trains to / from Carmarthen before 09:00 on Sunday 28 July
Engineering work is taking place in the morning between Llanelli and Carmarthen, closing some lines.
Buses will replace trains before 09:00 to / from 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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Amended 23:15 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen service from Monday 29 July to Thursday 1 August
Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Llanharan, closing some lines each night from Monday to Thursday.
The 23:15 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen service will be amended to start at Port Talbot Parkway, a replacement bus will run between Cardiff Central and Port Talbot Parkway 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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Buses replace trains between Severn Tunnel Junction and Gloucester from Monday 29 July to Friday 9 August
Engineering work is taking place between Severn Tunnel Junction and Lydney, closing some lines.
CrossCountry:
Buses will replace trains between Severn Tunnel Junction and Gloucester (buses supplied by Transport for Wales).
The 05:20 Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central (Mon-Fri) will be replaced by a bus between Bristol Temple Meads and Newport.
Transport for Wales:
Monday to Wednesday:
Buses will replace trains between Newport and Gloucester.
Thursday and Friday:
Before 06:30 on Thursday, buses will replace trains between Newport and Gloucester.
After 06:30 on Thursday and all day on Friday, buses will replace trains between Severn Tunnel Junction and Gloucester.
Check before you travel:
If you are travelling with CrossCountry, you can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
If you are travelling with Transport for Wales, these changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner, please check back nearer to 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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Amended 00:15 Crewe to Chester service from Wednesday 31 July to Friday 2 August
Engineering work is taking place between Crewe and Chester, closing lines overnight from Wednesday to Friday.
The 00:15 Crewe to Chester service 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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Buses replace trains between Chester and Crewe on Sunday 4 August
Engineering work is taking place between Chester and Crewe closing various lines throughout the day.
Avanti West Coast
All day, Avanti West Coast trains will not run between Crewe and Chester, with the exception of the 17:53 Holyhead to Crewe and the 20:43 Crewe to Holyhead services, which will run as normal.
A limited Avanti West Coast replacement bus service will run between Crewe and Chester.
You also can use Transport for Wales bus / train services between Crewe and Chester.
Transport for Wales
Buses will replace trains between Chester and Crewe until approximately 17:15.
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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Amended 22:32 Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury service from Monday 5 to Thursday 8 August
Engineering work is taking place between Wilmslow and Crewe, closing some lines.
As a result, the 22:32 Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury service will be revised to start from Crewe.
A rail replacement bus will run from Manchester Piccadilly to Crewe at 21:28 to connect with this train service. The bus will call at Stockport and Wilmslow.
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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Buses replace early morning trains to / from Carmarthen on Sunday 11 August
Engineering work is taking place in the Carmarthen area.
Until 08:30, buses replace trains between:
- Carmarthen and Whitland
- Carmarthen and Llanelli
- Swansea 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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Amended late night service in the Swansea area from Monday 12 to Thursday 15 August
Engineering work is taking place between Briton Ferry and Swansea, closing some lines.
The following services are affected:
- The 22:43 Llandovery to Swansea service will terminate at Llanelli. A replacement bus service will run between Llanelli and Swansea, calling at Gowerton.
- The 23:15 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen service is diverted and will not call at Baglan, Briton Ferry, Neath, Skewen, Llansalmet, Swansea, and Gowerton. A replacement bus service will run between Port Talbot Parkway and Carmarthen, calling at all stops.
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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Amended Transport for Wales services in the Cardiff Central area on Sunday 18 August
Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff and Penarth, Barry Island and Bridgend, closing some lines.
The following services are affected:
Until 12:25
- Buses replace trains between Cardiff Central and Penarth, Barry Island and Bridgend via Rhoose Cardiff International Airport.
After 12:25
- Services from Barry Island to Caerphilly / Rhymney start at Cardiff Central. A replacement bus service will run between Barry Island and Cardiff Central.
- Services from Rhymney and Caerphilly to Barry Island terminate at Cardiff Central. A replacement bus service will run between Cardiff Central and Barry Island.
- Services between Cardiff Central and Radyr via Waun-gron Park, Fairwater, and Danescourt will not run.
Ticket Acceptance:
If travelling between Cardiff Central and Radyr via Waun-gron Park, Fairwater and Danescourt, you should use local Buses to complete your journey.
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 use 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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Amended various late night / early morning Transport for Wales services from Monday 19 to Friday 23 August
Engineering work is taking place between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester, closing some lines.
The following services are affected:
Monday - Thursday
The 21:09 Birmingham International Airport to Manchester Piccadilly service will terminate at Warrington Bank Quay. A replacement bus service will run between Warrington Bank Quay and Manchester Piccadilly.
The 23:20 Manchester Airport to Holyhead service will start at Chester. A replacement bus service will run between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester, departing earlier at 22:18.
Tuesday - Friday
The 00:26 Manchester Piccadilly to Chester service will not run. A replacement bus service will run between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester.
The 03:51 Chester to Manchester Airport service will not run. A replacement bus service will run between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly.
The 04:55 Chester to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Manchester Oxford Road, departing later than usual at 05:00.
The 06:25 Manchester Airport to Llandudno will start at Manchester Oxford Road, departing later at 06:48.
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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Amended late night / early morning service between Aberystwyth and Machynlleth / Birmingham International from Tuesday 20 and Thursday 22 August
Engineering work is taking place between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth, closing some lines.
The following services are affected:
Monday - Wednesday
The 20:08 Birmingham International to Aberystwyth service will terminate at Machynlleth. A replacement bus service will run between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth.
The 23:40 Aberystwyth to Machynlleth service will not run. A replacement bus service will run between Aberystwyth and Machynlleth.
Tuesday - Thursday
The 05:24 Aberystwyth to Birmingham International service will start at Machynlleth at 05:58. A replacement bus service will run between Aberystwyth and Machynlleth departing earlier at 04:58.
The 04:41 Machynlleth to Aberystwyth service will not run. A replacement bus service will run between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth.
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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Amended late night service between Cardiff Central and Barry Island / Radyr on Monday 19 and Tuesday 20 August
Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Barry Island / Radyr, closing some lines.
The following services are affected:
The 22:52 Aberdare to Cardiff Central service will terminate at Radyr. A replacement bus service will run between Radyr and Cardiff Central via Llandaf, Cathays, and Cardiff Queen Street and via Danescourt, Fairwater and Waun-gron Park.
The 23:28 Cardiff Central to Barry Island service will not run. A replacement bus service will run between Cardiff Central and Barry Island.
The 23:24 Pontypridd to Cardiff Central service will not run.
The 23:34 Penarth to Cardiff Central service will depart earlier at 23:32.
The 23:54 Cardiff Bay to Cardiff Central will terminate at Cardiff Queen Street.
The 23:46 Cardiff Central to Pontypridd service will depart earlier at 23:44.
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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Amended timetable on Transport for Wales evening / early morning services in the Cardiff Central area from Monday 19 to Friday 23 August
Engineering work is taking place between Abergavenny and Cwbran, closing some lines.
The following services will run an amended timetable throughout the week:
- 23:09 Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central
- 00:30 Cardiff Central to Hereford
- 20:30 Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central
- 04:35 Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
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Buses replace evening trains between Cardiff Central and Hereford on Sunday 25 August
Engineering work is taking place overnight between Newport and Hereford, closing some lines.
The following services are affected:
- The 20:30 Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central service will terminate at Hereford. A replacement bus service will run between Hereford and Cardiff Central, departing at 23:12.
- The 21:16 Carmarthen to Hereford service will terminate at Cardiff Central. A replacement bus service will run between Cardiff Central and Hereford, departing at 23:18.
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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Buses replace evening / early morning trains between Aberystwyth and Machynlleth from Monday 26 to Thursday 29 August
Engineering work is taking place between Aberystwyth and Machynlleth, closing some lines.
The following services are affected:
Monday to Wednesday
- The 20:08 Birmingham International to Aberystwyth service will terminate at Machynlleth. A replacement bus service will run between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth.
- The 23:40 Aberystwyth to Machynlleth service will not run. A replacement bus service will run in place of this train.
Tuesday to Thursday
- The 04:41 Machynlleth to Aberystwyth service will not run. A replacement bus service will run in place of this train, departing earlier than usual.
- The 05:21 Aberystwyth to Birmingham International service will start at Machynlleth with a replacement bus service running between Aberystwyth and Machynlleth, departing earlier than usual.
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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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No services through Cardiff Queen Street on Sunday 25 August
Engineering work is taking place at Cardiff Queen Street, closing all lines.
The following services are affected:
- Barry Island to Caerphilly / Rhymney services will terminate at Cardiff Central. A replacement bus service will run between Cardiff Central and Caerphilly / Rhymney.
- Penarth to Cardiff Queen Street services will terminate at Cardiff Central.
- Services between Cardiff Central / Cardiff Bay and Pontypridd / Treherbert / Merthyr Tyfdil will be diverted to run between Radyr and Cardiff Central / Cardiff Bay via the City Line. A replacement bus service will run between Radyr and Cardiff Central via Cathays.
- Shuttle services between Cardiff Queen Street and Cardiff Bay will not run.
Ticket Acceptance:
You should use Cardiff Bus services in addition to the replacement bus 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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Amended times for late night / early morning trains in the Newport Area from Monday 26 to Friday 30 August
Engineering work is taking place overnight in the Newport area, closing some lines.
The following services are affected:
Monday evening to Friday morning
- The 00:30 Cardiff Central to Hereford service will depart earlier than usual from Cardiff Central at 00:24, and Newport at 00:39.
- The 04:35 Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly service will depart earlier than usual from Cardiff Central at 04:31, and Newport at 04:45.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
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Amended late night service between Cardiff Central and Bridgend from Monday 26 to Thursday 29 August
Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Swansea, closing some lines.
The following services are affected:
- The 22:30 Swansea to Cardiff Central service will depart earlier than usual at 22:28.
- The 23:15 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen will not call at Pontyclun, Llanharan and Pencoed. A replacement bus will run between Cardiff Central and Bridgend.
If you are travelling beyond Bridgend from Pontyclun, Llanharan and Pencoed, you should use earlier train services to complete your journey.
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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Amended 22:52 Aberdare to Cardiff Central service from Monday 26 to Thursday 29 August
Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Radyr via Ninian Park, closing some lines.
The 22:52 Aberdare to Cardiff Central service will be diverted at Radyr to run via Cardiff Queen Street. A replacement bus service will run between Radyr and Cardiff Central, calling at all stops to Cardiff Central via Ninian Park.
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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Amended late night / early morning services between Swansea and Llanelli from Monday 26 and Friday 30 August
Engineering work is taking place between Swansea and Llanelli, closing some lines.
The following services are affected:
Monday to Thursday
- The 22:15 Fishguard Harbour to Swansea service will terminate at Carmarthen. A replacement bus service will run between Carmarthen and Swansea.
- The 22:43 Llandovery to Swansea service will divert after Llanelli to Carmarthen. If you are travelling to Swansea, you should use the 23:57 bus service from Llanelli to Swansea.
- The 23:15 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen service will be diverted from Briton Ferry to Llanelli. A replacement bus service will run from Port Talbot to Swansea, departing at 00:23. An additional bus will run from Swansea to Carmarthen departing at 00:51.
Tuesday to Friday
- The 00:08 Swansea to Carmarthen service will not run. A replacement bus service will run between Swansea and Carmarthen.
- The 04:38 Carmarthen to Swansea service will not run. A replacement bus service will run between Carmarthen and Swansea.
- The 05:41 Swansea to Pembroke Dock will start at Carmarthen at 06:41. A replacement bus will depart earlier than usual from Swansea.
- The 05:47 Swansea to Shrewsbury will start at Carmarthen at 05:35. If you are travelling from Swansea, you should use the 05:21 bus from Swansea to Llanelli.
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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Amended late night service between Liverpool Lime Street and Chester from Monday 26 to Thursday 29 August
Engineering work is taking place between Runcorn and Chester, closing some lines.
The following services are affected:
- The 22:03 Chester to Liverpool Lime Street will not run. A replacement bus service will run between Chester and Liverpool South Parkway.
You should use other services between Liverpool South Parkway and Liverpool Lime Street to complete your journey.
- The 23:22 Liverpool Lime Street to Chester will not run. A replacement bus service will run between Liverpool South Parkway and Chester, departing at 23:53.
You should use other services between Liverpool Lime Street and Liverpool South Parkway to complete your journey.
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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Alterations to services between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly from Monday 26 to Friday 30 August
Engineering work is taking place overnight between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly, closing some lines.
The following services are affected:
Monday to Thursday
- The 20:52 Chester to Manchester Airport will terminate at Warrington Bank Quay. A replacement bus service will run between Warrington Bank Quay and Manchester Piccadilly.
- The 21:09 Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly will terminate at Chester. A replacement bus service will run between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly.
- The 21:52 Chester to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Warrington Bank Quay. A replacement bus service will run between Warrington Bank Quay and Manchester Piccadilly.
- The 22:25 Manchester Airport to Chester service will not run. A replacement bus service will run between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester, departing at 22:44.
- The 23:20 Manchester Airport to Holyhead service will start at Chester. A replacement bus service will run between Manchester Piccadilly and Holyhead, departing at 23:37.
- The 00:26 Manchester Piccadilly to Chester service will not run. A replacement bus service will run between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester, calling at all stations.
Tursday to Friday
- The 03:51 Chester to Manchester Airport service will not run. A replacement bus service will run between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester, departing earlier than usual at 03:00.
- The 05:25 Manchester Airport to Llandudno service will start at Warrington Bank Quay, departing later than usual at 06:19. A replacement bus service will run between Manchester Piccadilly and Warrington Bank Quay, departing earlier than usual at 04:59.
For travel between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport, you should use service provided by other Train Operating Companies to complete your journey.
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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Amended early morning Transport for Wales service to / from Manchester Airport from Tuesday 3 to Friday 6 September
Engineering work is taking place between Manchester Airport and Chester, closing some lines.
The 03:51 Chester to Manchester Airport train will not run. A replacement bus service will operate. One bus to arrive at Manchester Airport at same time as train (this bus departs Chester at 02:48) and one to depart Chester at same time as train.
The 05:25 Manchester Airport to Llandudno Junction will start from Chester with road replacement transport between Manchester Airport to Chester (departing at 04:14).
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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Buses replace trains between Cardiff Central and Rhymney on Saturday 31 August and Sunday 1 September
Engineering work is taking place between Heath stations and Coryton / Rhymney, closing all lines.
Buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central and Rhymney.
All Coryton services cancelled with ticket acceptance in place with local buses.
Penarth services reduced to 2 trains per hour in each direction.
All Bridgend to Rhymney services now start at Rhoose Cardiff International Airport. They will also start / terminate at Cardiff Central with bus replacements between Cardiff Central and Rhymney.
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 use 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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Amended late night / early morning Transport for Wales service to / from Shrewsbury from Monday 2 to Friday 6 September
Engineering work is taking place overnight between Crewe and Shrewsbury, closing some lines.
The 21:55 Cardiff Central to Crewe will be diverted via Chester with road transport from Shrewsbury to Crewe.
The 05:19 Crewe to Shrewsbury will not run and will be replaced by a bus.
The 05:28 Shrewsbury to Crewe will not run and will be replaced by a bus.
Check before you travel:
These changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner, please check back nearer to 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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth from Monday 2 to Friday 6 September
Engineering work is taking place between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth ending Friday morning, closing some lines.
Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth.
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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Amended 22:14 Maesteg to Cheltenham Spa service from Monday 2 to Thursday 5 September
Engineering work is taking place between Severn Tunnel Junction and Gloucester, closing some lines.
The 22:14 Maesteg to Cheltenham Spa will terminate at Severn Tunnel Junction with a replacement bus connection to Gloucester.
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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Buses replace trains between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town until 13:00 on Sunday 8 September
Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town, closing all lines.
As a result, buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town until 13:00.
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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Buses replace trains between Newport and Shrewsbury on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8
Engineering work is taking place between Newport and Shrewsbury, closing all lines.
As a result, buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central / Newport and Shrewsbury.
Train services between Shrewsbury and Swansea will stop to pick customers up only at Craven Arms and Church Stretton. Train services in the opposite direction between Swansea and Shrewsbury will stop for customers to disembark only at Church Stretton and Craven Arms.
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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Buses replace late night trains between Cardiff Central / Newport and Shrewsbury from Monday 9 to Thursday 12 September
Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town, closing all lines.
As a result the following amendments will apply:
- The 22:03 Cardiff Central to Ebbw Vale Town service will terminate at Newport. A rail replacement bus service will run between Newport and Ebbw Vale Town.
- The 23:03 Cardiff Central to Ebbw Vale Town will be replaced by a bus throughout.
- The 23:15 Ebbw Vale Town to Cardiff Central 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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Amended 22:28 Cardiff Central to Maesteg service from Monday 9 to Thursday 12 September
Engineering work is taking place between Bridgend and Maesteg, closing some lines.
As a result, the 22:28 Cardiff Central to Maesteg service will terminate at Bridgend. A rail replacement bus service will run between Bridgend and Maesteg.
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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth from Monday 9 to Friday 13 September
Engineering work is taking place between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth, closing all lines.
Monday to Wednesday:
- The 23:40 Aberystwyth to Machynlleth will be replaced by a bus throughout.
Monday to Thursday:
- The 20:08 Birmingham International to Aberystwyth will terminate at Machynlleth. A rail replacement bus service will run between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth.
Tuesday to Friday:
- The 05:24 Aberystwyth to Birmingham International will start from Machynlleth. A rail replacement bus service will run between Aberystwyth and Machynlleth.
- The 04:41 Machynlleth to Aberystwyth 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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Chester and Crewe from Monday 9 to Friday 13 September
Engineering work is taking place between Chester and Crewe, closing some lines.
Monday to Thursday:
- The 21:15 Cardiff Central to Chester service will terminate at Crewe. A rail replacement bus service will run between Crewe and Chester.
- The 23:30 Crewe to Chester service will depart 20 minutes earlier at 23:10.
Tuesday to Friday:
- The 04:46 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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Buses replace trains between Newport and Shrewsbury on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 September
Engineering work is taking place between Newport and Shrewsbury, closing all lines.
As a result, buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central / Newport and Shrewsbury.
Train services between Shrewsbury and Swansea will stop to pick customers up only at Craven Arms and Church Stretton. Train services in the opposite direction between Swansea and Shrewsbury will stop for customers to disembark only at Church Stretton and Craven Arms.
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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Buses replace trains between Carmarthen and Swansea from Monday 16 to Friday 20 September
Engineering work is taking place between Llanelli and Swansea, closing all lines.
Great Western Railway:
Trains between London Paddington and Carmarthen will terminate / start from Swansea. Replacement buses will operate between Swansea and Carmarthen - these are provided by Transport for Wales.
Transport for Wales:
Buses will replace trains between Carmarthen and Swansea.
A limited number of trains will be diverted and will non stop between Llanelli and Port Talbot.
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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth from Monday 16 to Friday 20 September
Engineering work is taking place between Dovey Junction and Aberystwyth, closing some lines.
Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth.
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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Buses replace late night trains between Chester and Crewe from Monday 16 to Friday 20 September
Engineering work is taking place overnight between Shrewsbury and Chester, closing some lines.
Buses replace late night trains between Shrewsbury and Chester.
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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Amended 22:41 Cardiff Central to Bridgend service from Monday 16 to Thursday 19 September
Engineering work is taking place between Barry and Bridgend, closing some lines each night.
The 22:41 Cardiff Central to Bridgend service will terminate at Barry. A replacement bus service will run from Barry to Bridgend, 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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Rhyl and Holyhead from Monday 23 to Friday 27 September
Engineering work is taking place overnight between Rhyl and Llandudno Junction, closing some lines.
Monday to Thursday
- 19:41 Cardiff Central to Holyhead. Now terminates at Rhyl with Road replacement transport in place between Rhyl and Holyhead.
- 21:36 Crewe to Holyhead. Now terminates at Rhyl with road replacement transport in place between Rhyl and Holyhead.
- 23:20 Manchester Airport to Holyhead. Now terminates at Rhyl with road replacement transport in place between Rhyl and Holyhead.
Tuesday to Friday
- 04:55 Llandudno Jn to Crewe. Now starts at Rhyl. A replacement bus will run between Llandudno Junction and Rhyl.
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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Amended late night Transport for Wales service to / from Shrewsbury from Monday 23 to Thursday 26 September
Engineering work is taking place overnight between Llandovery and Craven Arms, closing some lines.
The 21:27 Shrewsbury to Llandrindod will not run and is replaced by a bus.
The 23:10 Llandrindod to Shrewsbury will not run and is 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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Amended late night Transport for Wales service via Cardiff Central from Monday 23 to Thursday 26 September
Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Bridgend, closing some lines.
The 19:46 Cheltenham Spa to Maesteg, will terminate at Cardiff Central at 21:07 with road replacement transport in place at 21:17 between Cardiff Central and Maesteg.
The 22:14 Maesteg to Gloucester, will start at Cardiff Central at 23:10 with road replacement transport in place at 21:22 between Maesteg and Cardiff Central.
The 23:15 Cardiff Central to Bridgend is diverted via Llantwit Major. A replacement bus will operate between 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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Buses replace trains between Newport and Shrewsbury on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 September
Engineering work is taking place between Newport and Shrewsbury, closing all lines.
Buses replace trains between Newport 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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Buses replace trains between Birmingham New Street / Bromsgrove / Cheltenham Spa and Gloucester on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 September
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 and Cheltenham Spa.
Trains to / from Bristol Temple Meads and beyond will be amended to run to / from Gloucester to connect with the bus services.
Great Western Railway:
Buses will replace trains between Cheltenham Spa and Gloucester / Ashchurch for Tewkesbury / Worcester Shrub Hill / Worcester Foregate Street.
Additionally, the 14:50 London Paddington to Great Malvern services will terminate at Worcester Shrub Hill. For Great Malvern, you should use earlier / later train services.
Transport for Wales:
No Transport for Wales trains will run between Gloucester and Cheltenham Spa.
You can use your ticket on Great Western Railway buses 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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Buses replace trains between Swansea and Carmarthen on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 September
Engineering work is taking place between Swansea and Carmarthen, closing al lines.
Great Western Railway:
Saturday:
Trains will not run between Swansea and Carmarthen. You should use Transport for Wales services between these stations.
Sunday:
Buses will replace trains between Swansea and Carmarthen.
Additionally, the 07:55 Swansea to London Paddington service will start from Cardiff Central. Replacement buses will run from Swansea to Cardiff Central, with both fast and stopping buses available.
Transport for Wales:
On Saturday and Sunday, buses will replace trains between:
- Swansea and Carmarthen.
- Swansea and Pembroke Dock.
- Swansea and Milford Haven.
- Swansea and 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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Amended late night Transport for Wales service via Swansea from Monday 12 to Thursday 15 August
Engineering work is taking place overnight between Port Talbot and Carmarthen, closing some lines.
The 23:15 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen service will be diverted. Two buses leave from Port Talbot Parkway at 00:12, both headed to Carmarthen (one calling at intermediate stations and one direct bus).
The 22:43 Llandovery to Swansea service terminates at Llanelli with a 23:51, a replacement bus will run to 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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Amended 08:41 Swansea to Manchester Piccadilly service on Sunday 29 September
Engineering work is taking place between Swansea and Cardiff Central, closing some lines on Sunday morning.
As a result, the 08:41 Swansea to Manchester Piccadilly service will start from Cardiff Central at 09:45. A replacement bus will run earlier from Swansea at 07:40 to Cardiff Central, connecting with the 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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Buses replace trains between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth on Sunday 29 September
Engineering work is taking place between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth, closing all lines.
Buses replace trains between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth.
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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Buses replace trains between Radyr and Treherbert / Aberdare / Merthyr Tydfil from Saturday 28 September to Sunday 20 October
Engineering work is taking place between Radyr and Treherbert / Aberdare / Merthyr Tydfil, closing all lines.
Buses will replace trains between Radyr and Treherbert / Aberdare / Merthyr Tydfil.
Check before you travel:
If you are travelling on or before Friday the 4 October, 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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Buses replace trains between Cardiff Central and Penarth / Barry Island / Bridgend before 12:25 on Sunday 29 September
Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Barry, closing all lines before 12:25.
Before 12:25, buses 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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Buses replace late night trains between Llanelli / Neath and Swansea from Monday 30 September to Thursday 3 October
Engineering work is taking place in the Swansea area, closing some lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.
As a result:
- The 22:43 Llandovery to Swansea service will terminate at Llanelli. A replacement bus will run from Llanelli to Swansea.
- The 23:15 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen service cancelled at Neath. A replacement bus will run from Neath to 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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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No late night / early morning trains between Chester and Manchester Airport from Monday 30 September to Friday 4 October
Engineering work is taking place between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly, closing all lines via Warrington Bank Quay.
Between 23:15 and 05:00 each night, trains will not run between Chester and Manchester Airport.
Replacement buses will run between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly only.
Check before you travel:
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Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Amended evening services between Llanelli / Carmarthen and Fishguard Harbour / Pembroke Dock / Milford Haven on Friday 4 October
Engineering work is taking place in the Llanelli / Carmarthen area, closing various lines on Friday night.
From 21:10 until 23:45:
Buses replace trains between Carmarthen and Fishguard Harbour / Pembroke Dock / Milford Haven
From 23:45 until the end of service:
Buses replace trains between Llanelli and Fishguard Harbour / Pembroke Dock / Milford Haven
Check before you travel:
These changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner, please check back nearer to 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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Amended early morning trains in the Swansea / Carmarthen areas on Monday 30 September
Engineering work is taking place between Swansea and Carmarthen, closing all lines early on Monday morning.
As a result:
- The 04:47 Carmarthen to Llandovery service will be amended to start from Swansea at 04:52. Two replacement buses will run, one fast to Llanelli (connecting with the 05:13 Llanelli to Llandovery service), and one stopping at all stations.
- The 04:50 Carmarthen to Milford Haven will be replaced by 2 buses, one calling at Whitland, Haverfordwest and Johnston only, and one stopping at all stations.
- The 05:54 Milford Haven to Cardiff Central service will start from Carmarthen at 06:52. A replacement bus will run from Milford Haven at 05:02 to Carmarthen, calling at all stations. A second bus will run from Milford Haven to Carmarthen at 05:22 (direct). Both buses will 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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Amended service to / from Holyhead on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 October
Engineering work is taking place in the Llandudno Junction area, closing some lines.
Avanti West Coast:
Saturday:
Trains will start / terminate at Chester.
Avanti West Coast plan to operate a replacement bus service between Chester - Llandudno Junction - Bangor - Holyhead. This has yet to be uploaded.
Sunday:
Trains between London Euston and Holyhead will not run.
Transport for Wales:
A reduced train service will run between Llandudno Junction and Holyhead together with replacement buses between Chester and Holyhead.
Check before you travel:
If you are travelling with Transport for Wales, you can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
If you are travelling with Avanti West Coast, these changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner, please check back nearer to 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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Buses replace trains between Llandudno Junction and Blaenau Ffestiniog on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 October
Engineering work is taking place between Llandudno Junction and Blaenau Ffestiniog, closing all lines.
Buses replace trains between Llandudno Junction and Blaenau Ffestiniog.
Check before you travel:
These changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner, please check back nearer to 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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Amended late night / early morning Transport for Wales service via Chester from Monday 7 to Friday 11 October
Engineering work is taking place overnight in the Chester area, closing some lines.
Monday to Thursday:
- 20:52 Chester to Manchester Airport is cancelled and replaced with a rail replacement bus service.
- 21:08 Birmingham International to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Chester with a rail replacement bus service Chester to Manchester Airport.
- 21:53 Chester to Manchester Airport service is cancelled and replaced with a rail replacement bus service.
- 22:02 Chester to Liverpool Lime Street is cancelled and replaced with a rail replacement bus service.
- 22:25 Manchester Airport to Chester service is cancelled and replaced with a rail replacement bus service.
- 22:25 Manchester Airport to Holyhead service will run as booked between Chester and Holyhead with a rail replacement bus service between Manchester Airport and Chester.
- 23:22 Liverpool Lime Street to Chester is cancelled and replaced with a rail replacement bus service.
Tuesday to Friday:
- 00:26 Manchester Airport to Chester service is cancelled with a rail replacement bus service running between Manchester Airport and Chester.
- 03:51 Chester to Manchester Airport service is cancelled and a rail replacement bus runs Chester to Manchester Airport.
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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Amended late night / early morning service via Swansea from Wednesday 9 to Friday 11 October
Engineering work is taking place overnight in the Swansea area, closing some lines.
Wednesday and Thursday
- 22:43 Llandovery to Swansea to run as scheduled to Llanelli and then diverts to Carmarthen with rail replacement bus between Llanelli and Swansea.
- 23:15 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen will be diverted from Port Talbot to Llanelli, a rail replacement bus service will run between Port Talbot and Swansea.
Thursday and Friday
- 05:02 Swansea to Llandovery will now start from Carmarthen with bus from Swansea to Llanelli to meet connection.
- 05:28 Swansea to Milford Haven will now start from Carmarthen, a replacement bus will connect from Swansea.
- 05:41 Swansea to Pembroke Dock will start from Carmarthen with rail replacement bus between Swansea and Carmarthen.
- 05:47 Swansea to Shrewsbury now starts from Carmarthen with rail replacement bus service running between Swansea and Llanelli to meet connection.
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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Buses replace trains between Birmingham New Street / Bromsgrove / Cheltenham Spa and Gloucester on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 October
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 and Cheltenham Spa.
Trains to / from Bristol Temple Meads and beyond will be amended to run to / from Gloucester to connect with the bus services.
Great Western Railway:
Buses will replace trains between Cheltenham Spa and Gloucester / Ashchurch for Tewkesbury / Worcester Shrub Hill / Worcester Foregate Street.
Additionally:
- The 08:28 Worcester Foregate Street to London Paddington service will not run. You should use earlier / later train services instead.
- The 14:50 London Paddington to Great Malvern services will terminate at Worcester Shrub Hill. For Great Malvern, you should use earlier / later train services.
Transport for Wales:
No Transport for Wales trains will run between Gloucester and Cheltenham Spa.
You can use your ticket on Great Western Railway buses 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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Amended late night service to / from Ebbw Vale Parkway from Monday 7 to Thursday 10 October
Engineering work is taking place overnight in the Pye Corner area, closing some lines.
The following trains are diverted via Newport, extending journey times:
- 22:06 Ebbw Vale Town to Cardiff Central.
- 23:15 Ebbw Vale Town to Cardiff Central.
- 23:02 Cardiff Central to Ebbw Vale Town.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
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Buses replace trains between Swansea and Carmarthen on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 October
Engineering work is taking place between Swansea and Carmarthen, closing all lines.
Great Western Railway:
Saturday:
Trains will not run between Swansea and Carmarthen. You should use Transport for Wales services between these stations.
Sunday:
Buses will replace trains between Swansea and Carmarthen.
Additionally, the 07:55 Swansea to London Paddington service will start from Cardiff Central. Replacement buses will run from Swansea to Cardiff Central, with both fast and stopping buses available.
Transport for Wales:
On Saturday and Sunday, buses will replace trains between:
- Swansea and Carmarthen.
- Swansea and Pembroke Dock.
- Swansea and Milford Haven.
- Swansea and Fishguard Harbour.
Check before you travel:
If you are travelling with Great Western Railway, you can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
If you are travelling with Transport for Wales, these changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner, please check back nearer to 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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Amended late night Transport for Wales service via Hereford on Sunday 6 October
Engineering work is taking place overnight between Cardiff Central and Hereford, closing some lines.
The following trains will be replaced by buses between Cardiff Central and Hereford:
- 20:30 Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central
- 21:16 Carmarthen to Hereford
Check before you travel:
These changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner, please check back nearer to 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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Buses replace trains between Gloucester / Worcestershire Parkway and Great Malvern / Bromsgrove on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 October
Engineering work is taking place between Gloucester and Bromsgrove, and between Worcestershire Parkway and Worcester Foregate Street, closing all lines.
CrossCountry:
Buses will replace trains between Gloucester and Bromsgrove.
An amended train service will run between Bristol Temple Meads and Gloucester, connecting with train services.
Great Western Railway:
Replacement buses will run between:
- Gloucester and Cheltenham Spa.
- Gloucester and Ashchurch for Tewkesbury / Worcester Shrub Hill / Worcester Foregate Street.
- Worcestershire Parkway and Worcester Shrub Hill / Worcester Foregate Street. / Malvern Link / Great Malvern.
At Worcester Foregate Street and Malvern link:
- Buses from Worcestershire Parkway will stop to drop customers off only.
- Buses to Worcestershire Parkway will stop to pick up customers only.
Trains to / from Gloucester will be retimed to run slightly earlier or later than usual.
Transport for Wales:
Trains will not run between Gloucester and Cheltenham Spa.
You can use Great Western Railway replacement buses between Gloucester and Cheltenham Spa.
West Midlands Railway:
Train services between Hereford / Worcester Foregate Street and Birmingham New Street / Dorridge / Stratford-Upon-Avon will not call at Worcester Shrub Hill.
Trains between Worcester Shrub Hill and Great Malvern / Hereford / Dorridge / Stratford-upon-Avon / Leamington Spa will start from / terminate at Worcester Foregate Street, instead of Worcester Shrub Hill. You should use Worcester Foregate Street station instead of Worcester Shrub Hill.
Train services between Hereford / Great Malvern / Worcester Foregate Street and Birmingham New Street / Dorridge will run to a slightly amended timetable between Hereford / Great Malvern / Worcester Foregate Street and Droitwich Spa / Kidderminster.
Additionally:
Saturday:
- The 05:43 Worcester Shrub Hill to Stratford-upon-Avon service will start from Droitwich Spa at 05:51.
- The 09:55 Worcester Shrub Hill to Birmingham New Street service will not run.
- The 17:20 Birmingham New Street to Great Malvern service will not run.
- The 18:30 Great Malvern to Worcester Foregate Street service will not run.
- The 22:03 Dorridge to Worcester Shrub Hill service will terminate at Droitwich Spa at 23:20.
Sunday:
- The 08:55 Worcester Foregate Street to Birmingham New Street service will start from Droitwich Spa at 09:13.
- The 10:05 Worcester Shrub Hill to Birmingham New Street service will start from Droitwich Spa at 10:13.
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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Buses replace trains between Shrewsbury and Crewe via Whitchurch from Monday 14 to Friday 18 October
Engineering work is taking place between Shrewsbury and Crewe, closing some lines.
Monday to Thursday:
- The 21:55 Cardiff Central to Crewe service will divert after Shrewsbury calling at Wrexham, Chester and Crewe. A replacement bus service will operate between Shrewsbury and Crewe via Whitchurch.
Tuesday to Friday
- The 04:54 Crewe to Cardiff Central service will depart earlier than usual at 04:31.
- The 05:19 Crewe to Shrewsbury service will not run. A replacement bus service will operate between Crewe and Shrewsbury via Whitchurch.
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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Amended late night Transport for Wales service via Gloucester from Monday 14 to Thursday 17 October
Engineering work is taking place overnight between Severn Tunnel Junction at Cheltenham Spa, closing some lines.
The 20:10 Maesteg to Cheltenham Spa will terminate at Gloucester.
The 22:14 Maesteg to Gloucester will terminate at Severn Tunnel Junction. A replacement bus will connect for stations to Gloucester.
The 22:58 Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Central 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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Amended service between Bridgend / Barry Island and Caerphilly / Rhymney on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 October
Engineering work is taking place between Bridgend / Barry Island and Rhymney, closing some lines.
As a result, a reduced service will operate between Bridgend / Barry Island and Cardiff Central, between Cardiff Central and Bargoed / Rhymney and between Penarth and Coryton / Caerphilly.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
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Amended early morning trains in the Swansea / Carmarthen area on Monday 7 October
Engineering work is taking place between Swansea and Carmarthen, closing all lines early on Monday morning.
As a result:
- The 04:47 Carmarthen to Llandovery service will be amended to start from Swansea at 04:52. Two replacement buses will run, one fast to Llanelli (connecting with the 05:13 Llanelli to Llandovery service), and one stopping at all stations.
- The 04:50 Carmarthen to Milford Haven will be replaced by 2 buses, one calling at Whitland, Haverfordwest and Johnston only, and one stopping at all stations.
- The 05:54 Milford Haven to Cardiff Central service will start from Carmarthen at 06:52. A replacement bus will run from Milford Haven at 05:02 to Carmarthen, calling at all stations. A second bus will run from Milford Haven to Carmarthen at 05:22 (direct). Both buses will 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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Amended late night / early morning service to / from Aberyswyth from Monday 14 to Thursday 17 October
Engineering work is taking place overnight between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth ending Thursday morning, closing some lines.
Monday to Wednesday
The 20:08 Birmingham International to Aberystwyth will terminate at Machynlleth. A connecting bus will run to Aberyswyth.
The 23:40 Aberystwyth to Machynlleth will be replaced by a bus throughout.
Tuesday to Thursday
The 04:41 Machynlleth to Aberystwyth will run later than 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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Buses replace trains between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Pontyclun on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 October
Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Pontyclun, closing some lines.
Great Western Railway
Services between London Paddington and Swansea / Carmarthen will divert between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Barry, and will terminate / start at Swansea.
Services departing Swansea, Neath, Port Talbot Parkway and Bridgend will depart earlier than usual.
Saturday only:
- The 05:52, 06:44 and 07:50 Swansea to London Paddington services will not run.
- The 07:04 Bristol Temple Meads to Swansea service will start from Bristol Parkway at 07:03, and will divert as above.
- The 17:18 London Paddington to Carmarthen service will not run.
- The 18:18 and 19:18 London Paddington to Swansea services will not run.
If you are travelling to / from Carmarthen, you should use alternative services between Swansea and Carmarthen to complete your journey.
Sunday only:
- The 08:35 Swansea to London Paddington service will not run.
- The 08:58 Bristol Parkway to Swansea service will divert as above.
Transport for Wales
Amended services between Cardiff Central and Bridgend will be diverted and retimed via Barry, with services between Maesteg and Cardiff Central terminating / starting at Bridgend. Journey times will be extended by approximately 30 minutes.
Amended services running between Cardiff Central and stations onward past Swansea will terminate at Swansea.
A replacement bus service will operate 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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Major Engineering work at Liverpool Lime Street on Sunday 20 October
Engineering work is taking place between Liverpool Lime Street and Broad Green / Mossley Hill, closing most lines.
Avant West Coast:
An amended service will start / terminate at Crewe. A replacement bus service is planned to run between Liverpool Lime Street and Crewe.
East Midlands Railway:
It is not yet known how East Midlands Railway will be affected by these works.
London Northwestern Railway:
Merseyrail:
An amended service will run.
Northern:
Trains will operate as follows:
Between Liverpool Lime Street and Blackpool North: Trains will start from / terminate Huyton.
Between Liverpool Lime Street and Wilmslow: Trains will start / terminate at Earlestown.
Between Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Oxford Road: Trains will start / terminate at Hunts Cross.
Buses will replace trains between:
- Liverpool Lime Street and Hunts Cross
- Liverpool Lime Street and Huyton
- Liverpool Lime Street and Newton-le-Willows
Transpennine Express:
There will be no TransPennine Express services between Manchester stations and Liverpool Lime Street. Trains towards Liverpool Lime Street will be diverted to start / terminate at Manchester Piccadilly. A shuttle train service will be in operation between Manchester Oxford Road and Warrington Central. A rail replacement bus service will be in operation between Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Piccadilly.
Transport for Wales:
Buses will replace trains between Liverpool Lime Street and Chester via Runcorn.
Check before you travel:
If you are travelling with Merseyrail, Northern or Transport for Wales, you can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
If you are travelling with Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway or TransPennine Express, these changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner, please check back nearer to 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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Metro transformation work
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