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Buses replace late night / early morning Transport for Wales trains between Shrewsbury and Crewe / Llandrindod from Monday 28 September to Friday 2 October
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.
Essential improvement works: buses replace trains between Llandrindod and Shrewsbury from Monday 28 September to Friday 2 October
Engineering work is taking place between Llandrindod and Craven Arms, closing all lines. Background information on the work can be found below.
Buses will replace trains between Llandrindod and Shrewsbury.
Background information:
Network Rail will be carrying out a programme of essential work on the Heart of Wales line. The vital engineering work will help maintain the safety and reliability of services while supporting the long-term future of the line.
During the closure, engineers will:
- Replace track timbers between Bucknell and Llangynllo
- Renew railway sleepers and timbers between Craven Arms Junction and Llandrindod Wells
- Carry out survey work at Penybont Tunnel to help plan future work
- Inspect Llangynllo Tunnel and carry out repairs and vegetation work
Full project information is available on the Network Rail website.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner.
Replacement bus travel advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Amended late night / early morning service via Gloucester from Monday 28 September to Friday 2 October
Engineering work is taking place overnight between Severn Tunnel Junction and Lydney, closing some lines.
Monday to Thursday:
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.
Tuesday to Friday:
The 05:38 Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Central will start from Chepstow. A replacement bus will depart Cheltenham Spa at 04:40 to Chepstow 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.
Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Carmarthen and Whitland / Haverford West from Monday 28 September to Friday 2 October
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.
Buses replace late night trains to / from Ebbw Vale Town from Monday 5 to Thursday 8 October
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 Journey Planner.
Replacement bus travel advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Chester and Crewe from Monday 5 to Friday 9 October
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 Journey Planner.
Replacement bus travel advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Buses replace trains between Cheltenham Spa and Gloucester on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 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, 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 at 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 at 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 Journey Planner.
Replacement bus travel advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Buses replace trains between Gloucester and Cheltenham Spa / Worcester Foregate Street / Worcestershire Parkway on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 October
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.
Amended services in the Cardiff Central area on Sunday 11 October
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.
Buses replace trains between Swansea and Carmarthen on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 October
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 between Shrewsbury and Swansea will be replaced by buses between 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.
Buses replace late night Transport for Wales services between Crewe and Manchester Piccadilly from Monday 12 to Thursday 15 October
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.
Amended 22:40 Cardiff Central to Bridgend service from Monday 12 to Thursday 15 October
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.
Amended late night Transport for Wales service to / from Chester from Monday 12 to Thursday 15 October
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.
Amended late night / early morning Transport for Wales trains to / from Cardiff Central from Monday 12 to Friday 16 October
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.
Amended 06:01 Carmarthen to Manchester Piccadilly from Tuesday 13 to Friday 16 October
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.
No trains between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Pontyclun on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October
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.
Buses replace trains between Gloucester and Cheltenham Spa / Worcester Foregate Street / Worcestershire Parkway on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October
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.
Due to a road closure, rail replacement buses between Gloucester and Cheltenham Spa will take approximately 15 minutes longer than stated in the Journey Planner.
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.
Amended late night / early morning Transport for Wales service to / from Cardiff Central from Monday 19 to Friday 23 October
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 (South Wales) earlier than normal. The train will arrive into Cardiff Central later than normally advertised
- The 21:11 Maesteg to Ebbw Vale Town service will not call at Newport (South Wales). Rail replacement buses will run between Newport (South Wales) and Ebbw Vale Town, calling at all stations
- 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 onwards to Crewe
- The 22:22 Chester to Cardiff Central service will arrive later into Cardiff Central
Tuesday to Friday:
- The 00:30 Cardiff Central to Hereford service will depart Pontypool earlier and arrive into Hereford later than normally advertised
- The 04:33 Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly service will now depart Cardiff Central and Newport (South Wales) earlier than normally advertised
- The 05:42 Swansea to Cardiff Central service will arrive into Cardiff Central at 06:39 to connect with the service to Manchester Piccadilly departing at 06:46
- The 23:15 Cardiff Central to Abergavenny service will arrive at Abergavenny later than normally advertised
Thursday and Friday:
- The 05:37 Cardiff Central to Milford Haven service 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.
Buses replace late night trains between Hereford and Newport (South Wales) / Cardiff Central on Sunday 25 October
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 Journey Planner.
Replacement bus travel advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Amended 08:04 Cardiff Central to Swansea service on Sunday 25 October
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 Journey Planner.
Buses replace trains between Carmarthen and Pembroke Dock / Milford Haven / Fishguard Harbour on Sunday 25 October
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 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.
No trains to / from Cardiff Bay from Saturday 24 to Friday 30 October
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 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.
Buses replace trains between Cardiff Central and Penarth / Barry / Barry Island / Bridgend from 22:00 on Sunday 25 October and all day from Monday 26 October to Sunday 1 November
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 Journey Planner.
Replacement bus travel advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Amended 23:20 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen service from Monday 26 to Thursday 29 October
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 Journey Planner.
Replacement bus travel advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Amended trains between Cardiff Queen Street and Cathays / Caerphilly from Saturday 24 to Friday 30 October
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 Journey Planner.
You can plan your journey on buses by using the Traveline website.
Amended late night / early morning trains to / from / via Abergavenny from Monday 26 to Thursday 29 October
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 Journey Planner.
Amended late night Transport for Wales service to / from / via Hereford on Sunday 1 November
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 Journey Planner.
Replacement bus travel advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Buses replace trains between Carmarthen and Pembroke Dock / Milford Haven / Fishguard Harbour on Sunday 1 November
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 Journey Planner.
Replacement bus travel advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Buses replace trains between Crewe and Chester on Sunday 1 November
Engineering work is taking place in the Crewe area, closing some lines.
Avanti West Coast:
On Sunday, no trains will run between London Euston and Holyhead, you should travel on alternative Avanti West Coast trains between London Euston and Crewe.
You can use your ticket and no extra cost on Transport for Wales services between Crewe and Holyhead.
Northern:
Trains between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester will run between Manchester Piccadilly and Greenbank only.
Replacement buses will run between Greenbank and Chester.
Transport for Wales:
Trains between Liverpool Lime Street and Chester are cancelled and replaced by buses, these buses will run between Liverpool South Parkway and Chester.
Trains between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester services are and replaced by buses.
Trains between Manchester Piccadilly and Llandudno Junction / Holyhead will run between Chester and Llandudno Junction / Holyhead. A replacement bus service will run between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester.
Crewe to Chester shuttle trains will not run and will be replaced by buses.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner.
Replacement bus travel advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Amended late night / early morning Transport for Wales service via Chester from Monday 2 to Friday 6 November
Engineering work is taking place overnight in the Chester area, closing some lines.
Monday to Thursday:
The 20:02 Holyhead to Manchester Airport will run between Holyhead and Warrington Bank Quay. A replacement bus will run between Warrington Bank Quay and Manchester Piccadilly.
The 20:10 Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly will run between Cardiff Central and Crewe. A replacement bus will run between Crewe and Manchester Piccadilly.
The 21:09 Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly service will run between Birmingham International and Chester, a replacement bus will run between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly.
The 23:25 Manchester Airport to Llandudno Junction will run between Chester and Llandudno Junction. A replacement bus will run between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester to connect with train.
Tuesday to Friday:
The 03:52 Chester to Manchester Airport train will not run and is replaced by a bus.
The 05:25 Manchester Airport to Holyhead service will run between Chester and Holyhead. A replacement bus will run from Manchester Piccadilly to Chester to connect with train.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner.
Replacement bus travel advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Amended late night / early morning Transport for Wales service in the Swansea area from Wednesday 4 to Friday 6 November
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 and will not call at stations between Whitland and Port Talbot Parkway / Cardiff Central. A bus will run between Swansea and Cardiff Central for intermediate stops.
The 23:17 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen train will be diverted via Bynea.
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 Journey Planner.
Replacement bus travel advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Buses replace trains between Cardiff Central and Penarth / Barry Island on Sunday 8 November
Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Penarth / Cadoxton, closing all lines.
All day on Sunday, buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central and Penarth / Barry Island:
- 1 bus per hour between Cardiff Central and Penarth
- 2 buses per hour between Cardiff Central and 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.
Buses replace trains between Carmarthen and Pembroke Dock / Milford Haven / Fishguard Harbour on Sunday 15 November
Engineering work is taking place in the Carmarthen area, closing all lines West of Carmarthen.
All day on Sunday 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.
Amended late night / early morning trains across the Transport for Wales network from Monday 9 to Friday 13 November
Engineering work is taking place between Gloucester and Severn Tunnel Junction, closing some lines overnight.
Monday to Wednesday:
- The 20:08 Birmingham International to Aberystwyth service will run between Birmingham International and Shrewsbury only. A replacement bus will run between Machynlleth
- The 23:39 Machynlleth to Aberystwyth service will not run and a replacement bus will run instead
Monday to Thursday:
- The 19:38 Cardiff Central to Holyhead service will run between Cardiff Central and Llandudno Junction only. A replacement bus will run between Llandudno Junction and Holyhead
- The 20:25 Manchester Airport to Holyhead service will run between Manchester Airport and Llandudno Junction only. A replacement bus will run between Llandudno Junction and Holyhead
- The 21:36 Cardiff Central to Chester service will run between Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury only. A replacement bus will run between Shrewsbury and Chester via Crewe
- The 23:34 Cardiff Central to Gloucester service will run between Cardiff Central and Severn Tunnel Junction only. A replacement bus will run between Severn Tunnel Junction and Gloucester
Tuesday to Friday:
- The 05:38 Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Central service will be amended to run between Severn Tunnel Junction and Cardiff Central only. A rail replacement bus service will run between Cheltenham Spa and Severn Tunnel Junction
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner.
Replacement bus travel advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Buses replace trains between Pembroke Dock and Carmarthen / Swansea from Saturday 7 to Friday 13 November
Engineering work is taking place between Pembroke Dock and Whitland, closing all lines.
From Saturday 7 to Friday 13 November, buses will replace trains between Pembroke Dock and Carmarthen.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner.
Replacement bus travel advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Amended late night trains between Maesteg / Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town from Monday 16 to Thursday 19 November
Engineering work is taking place between Pye Corner and Ebbw Vale Town, closing some lines overnight.
The following services are affected:
- The 21:11 Maesteg to Ebbw Vale service will run between Maesteg and Newport (South Wales) only. A replacement bus will run between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town
- The 22:09 Maesteg to Ebbw Vale service will run between Maesteg and Cardiff Central only. A replacement bus will run between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town
- The 23:13 Ebbw Vale Town to Cardiff Central will not run, and will instead 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.
Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Chester and Crewe from Tuesday 17 to Friday 20 November
Engineering work is taking place between Crewe and Chester, closing some lines overnight.
Tuesday to Thursday:
- The 21:26 Cardiff Central to Chester service will run between Cardiff Central and Crewe. A replacement bus will run between Crewe and Chester
- The 23:33 Crewe to Wrexham General service will run between Chester and Wrexham General. A replacement bus will run between Crewe and Chester
Wednesday to Friday:
- The 04:58 Chester to Crewe service will not run, instead being replaced with 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.
Amended 22:40 Cardiff Central to Bridgend service from Monday 23 to Thursday 26 November
Engineering work is taking place between Barry and Bridgend, closing all lines late on Monday to Thursday evenings.
As a result, the 22:40 Cardiff Central to Bridgend service will terminate at Barry. A replacement bus will run from Barry to Bridgend.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner.
Replacement bus travel advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Buses replace late night trains between Shrewsbury / Crewe and Manchester Piccadilly from Monday 23 to Thursday 26 November
Engineering work is taking place between Crewe and Manchester Piccadilly, closing some lines on Monday to Thursday evenings.
As a result:
- The 20:10 Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly service will terminate at Crewe. A replacement bus will run from Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly via Wilmslow and Stockport
- The 22:32 Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury service will start from Crewe at 23:18. A replacement bus will run from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury. Please note that this bus does not connect with the train
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner.
Replacement bus travel advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Amended Transport for Wales service between Cwmbran and Newport (South Wales) on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 November
Engineering work is taking place in the Newport area, closing some lines.
Trains between Cwmbran and Newport will be diverted via freight lines, meaning trains may use different platforms at Newport. Please allow yourself additional time for your journey.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner.
Buses replace late night / end of service trains between Llandudno Junction and Holyhead from Monday 30 November to Thursday 3 December
Engineering work is taking place overnight between Llandudno Junction and Conwy, closing some lines.
The following trains will be replaced by buses:
- 22:55 Llandudno Junction to Holyhead
- 00:02 Llandudno Junction to Bangor (Tuesday)
- 00:02 Llandudno Junction to Holyhead (Wednesday to Friday)
- 01:03 Llandudno Junction to Holyhead
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner.
Replacement bus travel advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Buses replace late night / end of service trains between Whitland and Milford Haven on Monday 30 November
Engineering work is taking place overnight between Clarbeston Road and Milford Haven, closing all lines.
Buses will replace late night trains between Whitland and Milford Haven.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner.
Replacement bus travel advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Buses replace trains between Haverfordwest and Milford Haven on Wednesday 2 and until early afternoon on Thursday 3 December
Engineering work is taking place between Haverfordwest and Milford Haven, closing all lines.
All day Wednesday and until early afternoon on Thursday:
Buses will replace trains between Haverfordwest and Milford Haven.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner.
Replacement bus travel advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Buses replace late night Transport for Wales service between Carmarthen and Port Talbot Parkway on Thursday 3 December
Engineering work is taking place overnight between Carmarthen and Port Talbot Parkway, closing some lines.
Trains will be diverted via freight lines between Llanelli and Port Talbot Parkway. Replacement buses will run between Carmarthen and Port Talbot Parkway.
The 21:07 Pembroke Dock to Cardiff Central service will depart Carmarthen at 22:35 (6 minutes earlier than normal).
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner.
Replacement bus travel advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Buses replace trains between Cardiff Central and Radyr (via Fairwater) / Penarth / Barry / Barry Island / Bridgend before 12:25 on Sunday 6 December
Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Barry, and between Cardiff Central and Radyr via Fairwater, closing all lines.
Before 12:25, buses will replace trains between:
- Cardiff Central and Radyr via Fairwater
- Cardiff Central and Penarth
- Cardiff Central and Barry Island
- Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Barry
Trains that usually run via Fairwater will be diverted to run via Cardiff Queen Street
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner.
Replacement bus travel advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Amended late night trains between Cardiff Central and Barry Island / Bridgend from Monday 7 to Thursday 10 December
Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Barry, closing all lines on Monday to Thursday evenings.
As a result:
- The 22:40 Cardiff Central to Bridgend via Barry service will terminate at Barry. A replacement bus will run from Barry to Bridgend
- The 23:30 Cardiff Central to Barry Island service will not run, and will be replaced by a bus throughout
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner.
Replacement bus travel advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
No late night / early morning trains between Chester and Manchester Airport from Monday 7 to Friday 11 December
Engineering work is taking place between Chester and Manchester Airport, closing lines used by Transport for Wales overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.
Between approximately 21:30 and 06:00 each night, no trains will run between Chester and Manchester Airport.
Replacement buses will run between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly. You can use alternative train services between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport at no extra cost.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner.
Replacement bus travel advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Buses replace trains between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport on Sunday 6 December
Engineering work is taking place between Heald Green and Manchester Airport, closing all lines.
Northern:
Trains between:
- Blackpool North and Manchester Airport will run between Blackpool North and Manchester Piccadilly only
- Windermere / Barrow-in-Furness and Manchester Airport will run between Windermere / Barrow-in-Furness and Manchester Oxford Road only
- Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Airport will run between Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Victoria
Replacement buses will run between Bolton / Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport.
TransPennine Express:
Trains between Glasgow Central / Edinburgh and Manchester Airport will be amended to run between Glasgow Central / Edinburgh and Manchester Piccadilly only.
Trains between Redcar Central and Manchester Airport will run between Redcar Central and Manchester Victoria only.
Replacement buses will run between Manchester Victoria / Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport.
Transport for Wales:
No trains will run between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport.
You can use your ticket at no extra cost on local bus and tram services.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner.
You can plan your journey on local buses / trams by using the Transport for Greater Manchester 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.
Buses replace late night / early morning via Llanelli from Monday 14 to Friday 18 December
Engineering work is taking place overnight between Port Talbot and Llanelli, closing some lines.
Monday to Wednesday:
- 19:05 Pembroke Dock to Cardiff Central service will arrive into Cardiff Central later
Monday to Thursday:
- 18:35 Shrewsbury to Carmarthen service will terminate at Carmarthen. Rail Replacement buses will depart Llanelli 22:45 to Swansea
- 21:07 Pembroke Dock to Cardiff Central service will divert from Llanelli via the District line. A Rail Replacement bus will depart Llanelli at 23:20 to Cardiff Central calling all stops.
- 21:11 Milford Haven to Cardiff Central service will divert from Llanelli via the district line. A Rail Replacement bus will depart Llanelli at 22:50 to Cardiff Central Calling all stops calling all stops
- 22:12 Bristol Temple Meads to Carmarthen service will divert from Port Talbot Parkway via the district line. A Rail Replacement bus will depart Port Talbot Parkway at 00:26 to Carmarthen calling all stops
Tuesday to Friday:
- 05:13 service from Swansea to Llandovery will be a Rail Replacement bus departing Swansea at 04:40. This will connect into a train at Llanelli
- 05:43 Swansea to Manchester Piccadilly service will terminate at Cardiff Central and connect into the 06:46 service from Cardiff Central.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner.
Replacement bus travel advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Amended late night / early morning Transport for Wales service to / from / via Cardiff Central on Sunday 13 and Monday 14 December
Engineering work is taking place overnight between Bridgend and Cardiff Central, closing some lines.
Sunday:
The 21:34 Milford Haven to Cardiff Central Service will divert via Barry arriving into Cardiff Central later.
Monday:
The 05:43 Swansea to Manchester Piccadilly service will terminate at Cardiff Central and connect into the 06:46 service from Cardiff Central for onward travel.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner.
Amended late night service to / from Cardiff Central from Monday 14 to Thursday 17 December
Engineering work is taking place overnight in the Newport area, closing some lines.
Monday to Thursday:
- 19:30 Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central service will depart from Church Stretton to Cwmbran earlier and divert via East Usk - arriving into Newport and Cardiff Central later
- 21:11 Maesteg to Ebbw Vale Town will not call at Newport. Rail replacement buses will depart Newport calling all stops To Ebbw Vale Town
- 22:21 Cardiff Central to Crewe service will depart earlier at 22:06. This Service will also depart all stops between Cardiff Central and Hereford earlier
- 22:22 Chester to Cardiff Central service will depart Cwmbran latter and divert via East Usk - arriving into Newport and Cardiff Central later
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner.
Replacement bus travel advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Buses replace late night Transport for Wales service between Chester and Liverpool Lime Street from Tuesday 15 to Thursday 17 December
Engineering work is taking place between Chester and Liverpool Lime Street, closing some lines.
- 22:02 service from Chester to Liverpool Lime Street train will not run and will be replaced by a bus
- 23:22 service from Liverpool Lime Street 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 Journey Planner.
Replacement bus travel advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Amended late night Transport for Wales service between Holyhead and Manchester Airport from Tuesday 15 to Thursday 17 December
Engineering work is taking place late night between Holyhead and Manchester Airport, closing some lines.
The 19:02 service from Holyhead to Manchester Airport will terminate at Manchester Oxford Road.
The 20:02 service from Holyhead to Manchester Airport will terminate at Warrington Bank Quay connecting into a replacement bus to Manchester Piccadilly.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner.
Replacement bus travel advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Buses replace trains between Shrewsbury and Welshpool / Llandrindod / Newport (South Wales) on Sunday 13 December
Engineering work is taking place between Shrewsbury and Welshpool / Llandrindod / Newport, closing all lines.
Buses will replace trains between :
- Shrewsbury and Welshpool
- Shrewsbury and Llandrindod
- Shrewsbury and Newport (South Wales)
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner.
Replacement bus travel advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Amended early morning Transport for Wales service between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport / Chester from Wednesday 16 to Friday 18 December
Engineering work is taking place in the early hours between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester, closing some lines.
The 00:24 service from Manchester Piccadilly to Chester train will not run and will be replaced by a bus.
The 05:25 service from Manchester Airport will be a replacement bus departing from Manchester Piccadilly at 04:59 to Warrington Bank Quay. This connects into the 06:19 train service to Holyhead.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner.
Replacement bus travel advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Buses replace trains between Radyr and Pontypridd until 16:35 on Sunday 15 November
Engineering work is taking place between Radyr and Pontypridd, closing all lines until 16:35 on Sunday.
As a result, buses will replace trains between Radyr and Pontypridd.
Check before you travel:
These changes are not currently shown in the National Rail 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 our Rail Replacement Services page.
You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Amended early morning trains between Manchester Piccadilly and Crewe on Sunday 27 December
Engineering work is taking place between Manchester Piccadilly and Crewe, closing some lines until 10:00.
The following services are affected:
- The 08:32 Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly service will not run
- The 09:30 Manchester Piccadilly to Swansea service will start from Crewe
Rail replacement buses will run between Manchester Piccadilly and Crewe to complete these journeys.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner.
Replacement bus travel advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Buses replace local trains in the Cardiff area from Sunday 27 to Tuesday 29 December
Engineering work is taking place between Radyr and Cardiff Central / Bridgend via Barry, closing various lines.
Buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central and Penarth / Barry Island / Bridgend via Barry. On Sunday only, buses will replace trains between Radyr and Cardiff Central via Ninian Park.
Until 12:00 on Sunday and from approximately 23:00 until the end of service on Monday and Tuesday, buses replace trains between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town.
From approximately 22:15 until the end of service on Monday and Tuesday, buses will replace trains between Cardiff Queen Street and Cardiff Bay.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner.
Replacement bus travel advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Metro transformation work
For Metro transformation works across our network that can affect the timetable please visit this page.