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Engineering work is taking place between Pantyffynnon and Llanwrtyd, closing all lines.

Buses will replace trains between Carmarthen / Swansea and Llandrindod.

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

Engineering work is taking place between Lydney and Gloucester, closing all lines all week. Major track improvements will be carried out by Network Rail.

Replacement buses will run between Chepstow and Gloucester.

A few late night replacement buses will run between Severn Tunnel Junction and Gloucester / 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 set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

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

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

Between 22:50 and 06:00 each night, replacement buses will run between Shrewsbury and Crewe. Some trains will be diverted to run between Shrewsbury and Crewe via 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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

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

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

Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Queen Street and Cardiff Bay, closing all lines. Background information on this work can be found below.

No trains will run to / from Cardiff Bay.

You can use your ticket at no extra cost on Cardiff Bus.

A few early morning / late night replacement buses will run between Cardiff Queen Street and Cardiff Bay. On Sunday 18 May, some replacement buses will run between Radyr and Cardiff Bay via Llandaf.

Check before you travel:

If you are travelling on or before the Sunday 18 May, 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

Background Information:

The Cardiff Bay Line transformation is part of the South Wales Metro project. A new two-platform station in the north of Butetown is being built. The existing Cardiff Bay station will also get a second platform as well as new signage, customer information screens and other enhancements. More information is available on the Transport for Wales website.

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

Engineering work is taking place between Caerphilly and Rhymney, closing all lines. Background information on this work can be found below.

Buses will replace trains between Caerphilly and Rhymney on all days, apart from Saturday 19 April and Saturday 10 May. On these days, a normal service will operate apart from a few early morning buses, which will replace train services.

Check before you travel:

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

Background Information:

The Rhymney line is being upgraded as part of the next phase of the South Wales Metro. An intensive 8-month programme of engineering work is underway on the upper Rhymney line, from Caerphilly to Rhymney station.

This work will allow for the introduction of brand new tri-mode trains onto the Rhymney line, powered by electricity from the overhead lines, battery and diesel. These trains will deliver improved comfort, accessibility and reliability.

More details on the Rhymney line transformation can be found on the Transport for Wales website.

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

Engineering work is taking place between Rhyl and Llandudno Junction, closing all lines.

Avanti West Coast

No Avanti West Coast trains will run between Chester and Holyhead all weekend.

On Saturday, services between London Euston and Holyhead will run between London Euston and Chester only.

On Sunday, services between London Euston and Holyhead will run between London Euston and Crewe only.

If you are travelling to / from Holyhead, you should use alternate services between Chester and Rhyl and between Llandudno Junction and Holyhead, connecting to Transport for Wales replacement buses between Rhyl and Llandudno Junction.

Transport for Wales

Buses will replace trains between Rhyl and Llandudno Junction all weekend.

Train services between Llandudno Junction and Llandudno / Blaenau Ffestiniog / Holyhead will continue as 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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

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

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

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

From approximately 22:15 until the end of service each night, buses will replace trains between Ebbw Vale Town and Cardiff Central.

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

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

Until approximately 10:40 on Sunday, buses will replace trains between Swansea and Carmarthen / Whitland.

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

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

CrossCountry

Buses will replace trains between Gloucester and Birmingham New Street and between Cheltenham Spa and Worcestershire Parkway / Bromsgrove.

Great Western Railway

Buses will replace trains between Gloucester and Cheltenham Spa / Worcester Foregate Street.

At Worcester Shrub Hill, buses to Worcester Foregate Street will stop to drop off only, and buses from Worcester Foregate Street will stop to pick up only.

On Sunday only before 16:45, buses will also replace trains between Worcestershire Parkway and Great Malvern, calling at Worcester Shrub Hill, Worcester Foregate Street and Malvern Link.

No Great Western Railway services will run between Great Malvern and Hereford. You can use rail connections operated by West Midlands Railway between Worcester Foregate Street, Malvern Link, Great Malvern, Colwall, Ledbury and Hereford at no extra cost.

Transport for Wales

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

West Midlands Railway

Sunday only:

Before 16:45, trains between Hereford / Worcester Foregate Street and Birmingham Snow Hill / Birmingham New Street / Whitlocks End / Stratford-upon-Avon will not call at Worcester Shrub Hill.

Rail replacement buses will run between Worcester Shrub Hill and Worcester Foregate Street.

Trains between Worcester Shrub Hill and Birmingham New Street / Birmingham Moor Street / Dorridge / Stratford-upon-Avon which run to / from Worcester Shrub Hill will run to / from Droitwich Spa instead of Worcester Shrub Hill.

Additionally, the 09:00 Worcester Shrub Hill to Hereford service will start from Worcester Foregate Street at 09:07. Worcester Foregate Street is just a short distance away from Worcester Shrub Hill.

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

Engineering work is taking place between Chester and Newton-le-Willows, closing all lines.

Northern:

Buses will replace trains between Chester and Newton-le-Willows.

Transport for Wales:

Buses will replace trains between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly.

For travel between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport, you should use other train services.

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

Engineering work is taking place between Manchester Piccadilly and Crewe, closing various lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

As a result:

• The 20:10 Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly service will terminate at Crewe. A replacement bus will run from Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly
• The 22:32 Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury service will start from Crewe at 23:18. A replacement bus will run from Manchester Piccadilly at 21:23, arriving at Crewe to connect with the train

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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

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

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

Engineering work is taking place between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Thursday morning.

Monday to Wednesday:

The 20:08 Birmingham International to Aberystwyth service will terminate at Machynlleth. A replacement bus will run from Machynlleth to Aberystwyth.

The 23:39 Aberystwyth to Machynlleth service will be replaced by a bus.

Tuesday to Thursday:

The 04:41 Machynlleth to Aberystwyth service will be replaced by a bus.

The 05:19 Aberystwyth to Birmingham International service will start from Machynlleth at 05:54. A replacement bus will run at 04:57 from Aberystwyth to Machynlleth, connecting with the train.

The 05:37 Machynlleth to Aberystwyth service will be replaced by a bus.

The 06:19 Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury service will start at Machynlleth at 07:05. A replacement bus will run at 05:37 from Aberystwyth to Machynlleth, connecting with the train.

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

Engineering work is taking place between Chester and Llandudno Junction, closing all lines.

The 04:59 Holyhead to Manchester Piccadilly service will terminate at Llandudno Junction. A replacement bus will run from Llandudno Junction to Chester.

The 06:21 Chester to Holyhead service will be amended to start at Llandudno Junction at 07:35. A replacement bus will run from Chester at 05:24 to Llandudno Junction, connecting with the train.

The 07:17 Holyhead to Crewe service will terminate at Llandudno Junction. A replacement bus will run from Llandudno Junction to Chester, connecting at Chester with a train which will run from Chester to Crewe,

The 08:35 Crewe to Holyhead service will be amended to start from Llandudno Junction. An additional train will run from Crewe to Chester, and a replacement bus will run from Chester to Llandudno Junction.

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

Engineering work is taking place between Shrewsbury and Chester, closing all lines via Wrexham General overnight.

As a result:

• The 19:38 Cardiff Central to Holyhead will be diverted to run via Crewe. Road replacement transport will run at 21:52 from Shrewsbury to Chester
• The 21:09 Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly will be diverted to run via Crewe. Road replacement transport will run at 22:37 between Shrewsbury and Chester
• The 22:24 Chester to Cardiff Central service will be diverted to run via Crewe. Road replacement transport will run at 22:24 from Shrewsbury to Chester
• The 22:37 Shrewsbury to Chester will not run. You should travel on the replacement bus for the 19:38 Cardiff Central to Holyhead service (see above)

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

Engineering work is taking place between Earlestown and Runcorn East , closing some lines.

Northern:

Saturday

Trains from Leeds towards Chester will be unable to call at Earlestown.

Trains from Chester towards Leeds will run as normal.

Sunday

Trains will start / terminate at Manchester Victoria.

Buses will be provided between Chester and Newton-le-Willows. Trains are available between Manchester Piccadilly and Newton-le-Willows.

Transport for Wales:

Sunday

Buses will replace trains between Manchester Piccadilly 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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

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

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

Engineering work is taking place overnight in the Earlestown area, closing some lines.

The 23:23 Chester to Manchester Piccadilly service will be replaced with a bus service.

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

Engineering work is taking place in the early hours in the Earlestown area, closing some lines.

The 05:25 Manchester Airport to Llandudno service will now start forward at Chester. A bus connection will operate from Manchester Piccadilly to 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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

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

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

Engineering work is taking place between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury, closing all lines.

Transport for Wales:

Trains to start and terminate at Shrewsbury. Buses will operate between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury with connections made at Shrewsbury. You may use your ticket on other operators services between Wolverhampton and Birmingham.

West Midlands Railway:

Until 16:30, train services between Birmingham New Street and Shrewsbury will not run. Rail replacement buses will operate between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury. You are advised to travel on other services between Birmingham New Street and Wolverhampton.

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

Engineering work is taking place between Caerphilly and Rhymney, closing all lines.

Buses replace trains between Caerphilly and Rhymney.

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

Engineering work is taking place overnight in the Rhyl area, closing some lines.

The following services will be amended:

The 19:38 Cardiff Central to Holyhead will terminate at Rhyl with bus connections through to Holyhead.

The 21:21 Crewe to Holyhead Thursday will terminate at Rhyl with bus connection through to Holyhead.

The 21:51 Llandudno to Crewe Thursday will now depart Llandudno Junction, 4 minutes earlier to arrive Rhyl 22:19.

The 23:25 Manchester Airport to Holyhead servicea will terminate at Rhyl with bus connection through to Holyhead at 01:40 Friday early morning

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

Engineering work is taking place overnight on some platforms in Cardiff Central station, closing some lines.

The following trains will be amended:

Sunday

The 19:30 Manchester Piccadilly to Swansea will be diverted via Llantwit Major and run later to Swansea.

The 21:16 Carmarthen to Hereford will be diverted via Llantwit Major and run later to Hereford.

The 22:30 Cardiff to Carmarthen will be diverted via Llantwit Major and run later to Carmarthen.

Monday

The 05:43 Swansea to Manchester Piccadilly will start at Cardiff.

Monday to Thursday

The 20:38 Milford Haven to Cardiff Central will be diverted via Llantwit Major and run later to Cardiff Central

The 21:46 Fishguard to Cardiff Central will be diverted via Llantwit Major and run later to Cardiff Central.

The 22:52 Aberdare to Cardiff Central will divert via Cardiff Queen Street with bus connection from Radyr to Cardiff Central missing stops.

The 23:16 Cardiff Central to Maesteg will not run and will be replaced with bus services through to Bridgend and Maesteg.

The 23:20 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen will be diverted via Llantwit Major with bus connection from Cardiff Central to Bridgend via Pontclun.

Tuesday to Friday

The 05:43 Swansea to Manchester Piccadilly will start forward at Cardiff Central.

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

Engineering work is taking place between Severn Tunnel Junction and Bristol Parkway / Filton Abbey Wood, closing all lines (background information on the work taking place can be found below).

No trains will run between Severn Tunnel Junction and Bristol Parkway / Filton Abbey Wood for the duration.

CrossCountry:

From Monday 9 to Friday 13 June:

Buses will replace trains between Newport and Bristol Parkway / Bristol Temple Meads.

Additionally, the 05:20 Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central service will not run.

On Saturday 14 June, the 21:35 Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads will not run.

On Sunday 15 June, the 10:22 Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central will not run.

From Monday 16 to Friday 20 June:

Buses will replace trains between Newport and Bristol Parkway / Bristol Temple Meads.

Additionally, the 05:20 Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central service will not run.

Great Western Railway:

From Monday 9 to Friday 20 June:

A reduced and amended timetable will be in affect across the Great Western Railway network.

Trains between Carmarthen / Swansea and London Paddington will divert between Newport and Swindon via Gloucester, and will not call at Bristol Parkway.

Trains between Cardiff Central and Portsmouth Harbour will be diverted to run between Bristol Parkway and Portsmouth Harbour. An alternative train service will run between Cardiff Central and Bristol Parkway via Gloucester to connect to trains between Bristol Parkway and Portsmouth Harbour.

Trains between Cardiff Central and Taunton / Exeter St Davids (and beyond) will run between Bristol Temple Meads and Taunton / Exeter St Davids (and beyond). An alternative train service will run between Cardiff Central and Bristol Temple Meads via Gloucester to connect to trains between Bristol Temple Meads and Taunton / Exeter St Davids (and beyond).

You can use your ticket on local bus services between Patchway and Bristol Parkway at no extra cost.

A replacement bus service will run between Cardiff Central and Newport / Severn Tunnel Junction during peak times, and between Cardiff Central and Newport / Bristol Parkway during the early morning / late night.

Transport for Wales:

From Monday 9 to Friday 13 June:

An amended and reduced service will run between Cardiff Central and Newport, with extended journey times. Trains will be retimed to run earlier or later than usual.

Trains between Cardiff Central and Swansea (and beyond) will also be retimed as a result of this work.

From Saturday 14 to Friday 20 June, Transport for Wales services are not affected by this engineering work, and will run a normal timetable.

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

Background Information:

The railway in and around Bristol is being transformed over the next few years to pave the way for more train services. As part of this project, rail improvement work will be taking place affecting trains via Bristol Parkway as well as train services between Bristol and South Wales. The line through the Severn Tunnel will be closed from Monday 9 June until Friday 20 June inclusive, allowing track renewal and maintenance work to take place.

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central 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 08:30, and will run later than usual throughout.

Additionally, the 08:14 Swansea to Pembroke Dock service will start from Carmarthen at 09:06. A replacement bus service will run from Swansea to Carmarthen.

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

Engineering work is taking place between Caerphilly and Rhymney, closing all lines.

Buses will replace trains between Caerphilly and Rhymney.

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

Engineering work is taking place between Hereford and Newport, closing all lines late on Sunday night.

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 21:16 Carmarthen to Hereford service will terminate at Newport. A replacement bus will run from Newport to Hereford

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Radyr via Ninian Park, and between Cardiff Central and Penarth, closing various lines before 12:30.

Cardiff Central - Radyr via Ninian Park:

No trains will run between Cardiff Central and Radyr via Ninian Park. Trains that usually run via Ninian Park will be diverted to run via Cathays, calling additionally at Cardiff Queen Street, Cathays and Llandaf.

You can use your ticket at no extra cost with Cardiff Bus for City Line stations (Ninian Park, Waun-Gron Park, Fairwater, Danescourt and Radyr).

Cardiff Central - Penarth / Barry Island / Bridgend via Barry:

Buses will replace trains between:

• Cardiff Central and Penarth
• 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

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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

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

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

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

Monday to Friday:

The 22:37 Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Central will terminate at Radyr. A replacement bus will run from Radyr to Cardiff Central via Llandaf, Cathays and Cardiff Queen Street.

The 22:42 Coryton to Penarth will terminate at Cardiff Central. A replacement bus will run from Cardiff Central to Penarth.

The 22:49 Barry Island to Caerphilly will terminate at Cardiff Central. A replacement bus will run from Cardiff Central to Ystrad Mynach.

The 22:52 Aberdare to Cardiff Central will terminate at Radyr. A replacement bus will run from Radyr to Cardiff Central via Danescourt, Fairwater, Waun-Gron Park and Ninian Park.

The 23:12 Pontypridd to Cardiff Central will terminate at Radyr. A replacement bus will run from Radyr to Cardiff Central via Llandaf, Cathays and Cardiff Queen Street.

The 23:30 Cardiff Central to Barry Island will be replaced by a bus throughout.

The 23:36 Penarth to Cardiff Central service will be replaced by a bus.

The 23:46 Cardiff Central to Pontypridd will depart Cardiff Central earlier at 23:42, before running at its usual times from Cardiff Queen Street onwards.

The 23:54 Cardiff Bay to Cardiff Central will terminate at Cardiff Queen Street. You can use rail replacement buses running from Radyr to Cardiff Central to complete your journey.

Tuesday to Friday:

The 05:15 Cardiff Central to Barry Island will depart later than usual, at 05:21.

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

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

Monday to Thursday:

The 21:09 Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly will terminate at Chester. A replacement bus will run from Chester to Manchester Piccadilly. Please note that the replacement bus will not call at Warrington Bank Quay due to station being closed at this time of the day.

The 23:20 Manchester Airport to Holyhead is replaced with replacement road transport between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester. A train service from Chester to Holyhead will start from Chester at 00:52, connecting with the replacement bus. If you are travelling from Manchester Airport / East Didsbury, you are advised to use other operators' services.

Tuesday to Friday:

The 00:26 Manchester Piccadilly to Chester will be replaced by a bus throughout.

The 00:26 Manchester Piccadilly to Chester will be replaced by a bus throughout.

The 03:51 Chester to Manchester Airport will be replaced by a bus between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly. For East Didsbury / Manchester Airport, you should use other operators' services to complete their journeys.

The 04:55 Chester to Manchester Airport retimed to depart at 05:00, and will terminate at Manchester Oxford Road. If you are travelling to / from Manchester Piccadilly, East Didsbury or Manchester Airport, you should change onto other operators services at Manchester Oxford Road.

The 06:25 Manchester Airport to Llandudno will start from Manchester Oxford Road at 06:48. If you are travelling from Manchester Airport, East Didsbury or Manchester Piccadilly, you should use other operators services to connect into this train.

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Bay and Cardiff Queen Street, closing all lines. Background information on this work can be found below.

No trains will run to / from Cardiff Bay.

Between 06:30 and 09:15 each morning and between 21:15 and 23:45 each night, a replacement bus service will be provided between Cardiff Bay and Cardiff Central.

You may use local buses between Cardiff Bay and Cardiff Central at no extra cost.

Check before you travel:

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You can plan your journey on the local buses by using use the Traveline website

Background Information:

The Cardiff Bay Line transformation is part of the South Wales Metro project. A new two-platform station in the north of Butetown is being built. The existing Cardiff Bay station will also get a second platform as well as new signage, customer information screens and other enhancements. More information is available on the Transport for Wales website.

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

Engineering work is taking place early morning between Shrewsbury and Hereford, closing some lines.

The 05:15 Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central service will start at Hereford. A replacement bus connection will be provided from Shrewsbury.

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Newport and Cwmbran, closing some lines.

The 20:30 Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central will terminate at Hereford. A replacement bus service will be provided from Hereford to Cardiff Central.

The 21:16 Carmarthen to Hereford will terminate at Cardiff Central. A replacement bus service will be provided from Cardiff Central to Hereford.

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly ending Friday morning, closing some lines.

Monday to Thursday:

The 19:42 Llandudno to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Chester. A replacement bus will run forward.

The 21:09 Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly service will terminate at Chester. A replacement bus will run forward.

The 21:52 Chester to Manchester Airport service will not run and will be replaced by a bus.

The 22:01 Chester to Liverpool Lime Street service will not run and will be replaced by a bus.

The 22:25 Manchester Airport to Chester service will not run and will be replaced by a bus.

The 23:20 Manchester Airport to Holyhead will start at Chester. A replacement bus will be provided to connect with train.

The 23:22 Liverpool Lime street to Chester service will not run and will be replaced by a bus.

The 23:25 Manchester Airport to Holyhead service will not run and will be replaced by a bus.

Tuesday to Friday:

The 00:24 Manchester Piccadilly to Chester service will not run and will be replaced by a bus.

The 03:51 Chester to Manchester Airport service will not run and will be replaced by a bus.

The 06:52 Manchester Airport to Llandudno service, will start from Chester. A replacement bus will be provided from Manchester Piccadilly connecting into train.

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Swansea and Llanelli ending Friday morning, closing some lines.

Monday to Thursday:

The 21:46 Fishguard Harbour to Cardiff Central service will be diverted. A replacement bus service will operate between Llanelli and Port Talbot Parkway.

The 22:30 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen service will be diverted, extending journey times.

The 23:23 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen service will be diverted. A replacement bus service will operate between Port Talbot Parkway and Llanelli.

Tuesday to Friday:

The 05:16 Swansea to Llandovery service will be replaced by a bus between Swansea and Llanelli.

The 05:40 Swansea to Manchester Piccadilly service will now start at Cardiff Central.

Overnight services between Swansea and Carmarthen will be replacement buses.

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

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

All Ebbw Vale Town services will go via Newport, extending journey times.

Check before you travel:

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

Great Western Railway:

Trains will divert via Barry not calling, extending journey times by up to 35 minutes.

A shuttle train service will operate between Swansea and Carmarthen.

Most trains will depart Swansea, Neath, Port Talbot Parkway and Bridgend earlier than normal.

Transport for Wales:

Trains will be diverted via Barry.

A replacement bus service 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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

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

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

Engineering work is taking place between Caerphilly and Rhymney, closing all lines.

Buses replace trains between Caerphilly and Rhymney.

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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

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

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

Engineering work is taking place early morning between Carmarthen and Pembrey & Burry Port, closing some lines.

The following trains will be amended:

Monday to Thursday:

The 23:21 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen service will terminate at Swansea, a replacement bus will operate between Swansea and Carmarthen.

Tuesday to Friday:

The 04:38 Carmarthen to Swansea will not run and is replaced by a bus.

The 04:47 Carmarthen to Shrewsbury will start from Swansea, a connecting bus service will run between Carmathen 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 set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

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

Engineering work is taking place after 22:00 between Newport and Cardiff Central, closing some lines.

After 22:00, some trains will take longer than normally advertised between Newport and Cardiff Central.

Check before you travel:

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

Tuesday to Thursday:

The 23:34 Cardiff Central to Gloucester service will terminate at Severn Tunnel Junction. A replacement bus will run from Severn Tunnel Junction to Gloucester.

Wednesday to Friday:

The 05:38 Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Central service will start from Severn Tunnel Junction. A replacement bus will run from Cheltenham Spa to connect into train.

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

Engineering work is taking place overnight in the Cardiff area and also between Bridgend and Port Talbot Parkway, closing some lines.

Between around 23:59 and 05:10 each night, some services will be diverted via Ninian Park and journey times will be longer than normally advertised.

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Engineering work is taking place overnight between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Thursday morning.

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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

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

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

Engineering work is taking place between Shrewsbury and Crewe, closing all lines via Nantwich overnight.

Overnight trains will be diverted via Wrexham General.

Buses will replace trains between Shrewsbury and Crewe via Nantwich.

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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

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

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

Engineering work is taking place between Caerphilly and Rhymney, closing all lines.

As a result, buses will replace trains between Caerphilly and Rhymney.

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

Engineering work is taking place between Upton and Bidston, closing all lines on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evening.

As a result, on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday night, the 22:58 Bidston to Wrexham service will not run. A replacement bus will run from Bidston to Wrexham.

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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

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

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

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

The following trains will be replaced by buses:

Tuesday to Thursday:

• The 23:30 Crewe to Chester

Wednesday to Friday:

• The 04:48 Chester to Crewe (replaced by two buses, one runs earlier to maintain connections at Crewe)

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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

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

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

Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

As a result, the following trains will be replaced by buses between Cardiff Central / Newport and Ebbw Vale Town:

• The 21:11 Maesteg to Ebbw Vale Town service
• The 22:07 Maesteg to Ebbw Vale Town service
• The 23:13 Ebbw Vale Town to Cardiff Central service

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

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

Great Western Railway:

Trains to / from Swansea will be diverted between Cardiff Central and Bridgend, extending journey times by up to 30 minutes. Trains will be retimed to run earlier or later than usual.

A separate shuttle train service will run between Swansea and Carmarthen.

Transport for Wales:

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

Replacement buses will run between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Pontyclun, and most services will be diverted to run via Barry, extending journey times.

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

Engineering work is taking place between Manchester Piccadilly and Crewe via Wilmslow, 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
• The 22:32 Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury service will start from Crewe at 23:18. A replacement bus will start from Manchester Piccadilly earlier at 21:23 and run to Crewe, connecting with the amended train service

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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

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

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

Engineering work is taking placein the Cardiff Central area until 13:00, closing some lines.

Please note that trains may arrive / depart from different platforms to those normally advertised.

Trains may be re-timed during this period.

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Engineering work is taking place overnight (ending Friday morning) between Newton-le-Willows and Deansgate, closing all lines.

The following amendments will be in operation:

Monday to Thursday

The 21:09 Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly will terminate at Chester, a replacement bus will run to Manchester Piccadilly, please note this will not call at Warrington Bank Quay due to station opening hours.

The 23:20 Manchester Airport to Holyhead will be replaced by a bus between Manchester Piccadilly (passengers from Manchester Airport and East Didsbury are advised to use other operators services) and Chester, with the service onward to Holyhead starting from Chester at 00:52 following the arrival of the inward connecting bus.

Tuesday to Friday

The 00:26 Manchester Piccadilly to Chester will replaced by a bus.

The 03:51 Chester to Manchester Airport will be replaced by a bus terminating at Manchester Piccadilly, if you are travelling to East Didsbury or Manchester Airport, you are advised to use other operators' services to complete your journey.

The 04:55 Chester to Manchester Airport will be retimed to depart at 05:00 and will terminate at Manchester Oxford Road (passengers for Manchester Piccadilly, East Didsbury and Manchester Airport are advised to change onto other operators services at Manchester Oxford Road).

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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

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

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

Engineering work is taking place between Rhoose Cardiff International Airport and Bridgend, closing all lines.

Buses replace trains between Rhoose Cardiff International Airport and Bridgend.

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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

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

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

Engineering work is taking place overnight (ending Friday morning) between Llandudno Junction and Holyhead, closing all lines.

Buses will replace trains between Llandudno Junction and Holyhead.

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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

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

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

Engineering work is taking place overnight (ending Friday morning) between Briton Ferry and Swansea, closing some lines.

Late night / early morning trains will be diverted and will be replaced by buses between Port Talbot Parkway and Llanelli.

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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

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

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

Engineering work is taking place between Shrewsbury and Crewe, closing all lines via Yorton.

Buses will replace trains between Shrewsbury and Crewe all weekend.

Trains that usually run between Shrewsbury and Crewe will be diverted to run via Wrexham General / Chester, with services terminating at Crewe. A shuttle service will run between Crewe and Manchester Piccadilly, and a reduced shuttle service will run between Chester and Crewe.

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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

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

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

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

Monday to Thursday

• The 21:09 Birmingham International Airport to Manchester Piccadilly service will terminate at Chester. A replacement bus service will run from Chester to Manchester Piccadilly, not calling at Warrington Bank Quay
• The 23:20 Manchester Airport to Holyhead service will terminate at Manchester Piccadilly, and a replacement bus service will run from Manchester Piccadilly to Chester. A train service will run from Chester to Holyhead, departing at 00:52. If you are travelling to / from Manchester Airport or East Didsbury, you should use services provided by other train operators to complete your journey

Tuesday to Friday

• The 00:26 Manchester Piccadilly to Chester service will not run. A replacement bus service will run from Manchester Piccadilly to Chester, calling at all stations
• The 03:51 Chester to Manchester Airport service will not run. A replacement bus service will run from Chester to Manchester Piccadilly. If you are travelling to / from Manchester Airport or East Didsbury, you should use services provided by other train operators to complete your journey
• The 04:55 Chester to Manchester Airport service will depart later than usual at 05:00, and will terminate at Manchester Oxford Road. If you are travelling to / from Manchester Piccadilly / Manchester Airport or East Didsbury, you should use serviced provided by other train operators to complete your journey
• The 06:25 Manchester Airport to Llandudno service will start from Manchester Oxford Road. If you are travelling to / from Manchester Piccadilly / Manchester Airport or East Didsbury, you should use serviced provided by other train operators to complete your journey

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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

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

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

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

Sunday

The 21:16 Carmarthen to Hereford service will terminate at Cardiff Central. A replacement bus service will run from Cardiff Central to Hereford.

Monday

The 05:30 Hereford to Cardiff Central service will not run. A replacement bus service will run from Hereford to Cardiff Central.

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

Engineering work is taking place between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth, closing some lines.

Monday to Wednesday

• The 20:08 Birmingham International to Aberystwyth will terminate at Machynlleth. A replacement bus service will run from Machynlleth to Aberystwyth
• The 23:40 Aberystwyth to Machynlleth will not run. A replacement bus service will run between Aberystwyth and Machynlleth

Tuesday to Thursday

• The 05:20 Aberystwyth to Birmingham International service will start from Machynlleth. A replacement bus service will run from Aberystwyth and Machynlleth, departing at 04:54
• The 04:41 Machynlleth to Aberystwyth service will not run. A replacement bus service will run from Machynlleth to Aberystwyth
• The 05:37 Machynlleth to Aberystwyth service will be delayed from Dovey Junction to Aberystwyth

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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

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

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

Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Barry, and between Cardiff Central and Radyr via Ninian Park, closing various lines.

Until 12:25, buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central and Barry Island / Bridgend via Barry.

Additionally, no trains will run between Cardiff Central and Radyr via Ninian Park. You can use your ticket at no extra cost on Cardiff Buses between Cardiff Central and Ninian Park, Waun-Gron Park, Fairwater, Danescourt and Radyr.

Services between Cardiff Central and Aberdare via Ninian Park will be diverted between Cardiff Central and Radyr, calling additionally at Cardiff Queen Street, Cathays and Llandaf.

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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

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

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

Engineering work is taking place at Cardiff Central and Cardiff Queen Street, closing some lines overnight. The 22:37 Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Central service will terminate at Radyr. A replacement bus will run from Radyr to Cardiff Central via Llandaf, Cathays and Cardiff Queen Street. The 22:52 Aberdare to Cardiff Central service will terminate at Radyr. A replacement bus service will run from Radyr to Cardiff Central via Danescourt, Fairwater, Waun-Gron Park and Ninian Park. The 22:42 Coryton to Penarth service will terminate at Cardiff Central. A replacement bus service will run from Cardiff Central to Penarth.

The 22:49 Barry Island to Caerphilly service will terminate at Cardiff Central. a replacement bus service will run from Cardiff Central to Ystrad Mynach.

The 23:12 Pontypridd to Cardiff Central service will terminate at Radyr. A replacement bus will run from Radyr to Cardiff Central via Llandaf, Cathays and Cardiff Queen Street.

The 23:30 Cardiff Central to Barry Island service will not run. A replacement bus service will run from Cardiff Central to Barry Island.

The 23:36 Penarth to Cardiff Central service will not run. A replacement bus service will run from Penarth to Cardiff Central.

The 23:46 Cardiff Central to Pontypridd service will depart earlier than usual at 23:42, returning to its regular timetable from Cardiff Queen Street onwards. The 23:54 Cardiff Bay to Cardiff Central service will terminate at Cardiff Queen Street. A replacement bus service will from Radyr to Cardiff Central via Cardiff Queen Street.

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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

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

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

Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Cardiff Queen Street, closing some lines overnight.

The 05:15 Cardiff Central to Barry Island service will depart later than usual at 05:21.

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

Saturday

The 20:30 Manchester Piccadlly to Cardiff Central service will terminate at Hereford. A replacement bus service will run from Hereford to Cardiff Central. The 23:18 Cardiff Central to Gloucester service will not run. A replacement bus service will run from Cardiff Central to Gloucester.

Sunday The 09:30 Newport to Milford Haven service will start from Cardiff Central. A replacement bus service will run from Newport (South Wales) to Cardiff Central, departing at 09:14. The 09:53 Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly service will start from Hereford. A replacement bus service will run from Cardiff Central to Hereford. Buses will replace the following train services:

• 07:44 Cardiff Central to Ebbw Vale Town
• 08:23 Cardiff Central to Cheltenham Spa
• 08:45 Gloucester to Cardiff Central
• 08:52 Ebbw Vale Town to Cardiff Central
• 10:38 Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Central

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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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

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

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

Engineering work is taking place between Caerphilly and Rhymney, closing all lines from Saturday 19 July to Sunday 31 August.

For the duration, buses will replace trains between Caerphilly and Rhymney, calling at all stations.

Background Information:

The Rhymney line is being upgraded as part of the next phase of the South Wales Metro. This six-week line closure is part of an intensive 8-month programme of engineering work on the upper Rhymney line, from Caerphilly to Rhymney.

The work taking place includes installing Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) to electrify the line, upgrading the track and signalling, and making station and infrastructure improvements. This will allow the introduction of brand-new tri-mode trains onto the Rhymney line, powered by electricity from the OLE, battery and diesel.

More information on this significant work is available on the Transport for Wales website.

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If you are travelling on or before Friday 8 August, You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

Engineering work is taking place between Gloucester and Severn Tunnel Junction, closing all lines from 00:40 on Sunday 27 July until 08:40 on Sunday 17 August.

CrossCountry

Buses (provided by Transport for Wales) will replace trains between Gloucester and Severn Tunnel Junction via Lydney / Chepstow.

Transport for Wales

Buses will replace trains between Cheltenham Spa / Gloucester and Severn Tunnel Junction via Lydney / Chepstow.

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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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

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

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

Engineering work is taking place between Gloucester and Cheltenham Spa, closing all lines from 23:50 on Saturday until 18:50 on Sunday, and then closing some lines until the end of the day.

CrossCountry

Sunday only

Until approximately 18:50, buses will replace trains between Gloucester and Cheltenham Spa.

Great Western Railway

Sunday only

Until approximately 18:50, buses will replace trains between Gloucester and Cheltenham Spa.

Transport for Wales

Saturday

The 23:18 Cardiff Central to Gloucester service will terminate at Chepstow. A rail replacement bus will run from Chepstow to Gloucester, calling at Lydney.

Sunday (all day)

Trains will run between Cardiff Central and Severn Tunnel Junction only.

Buses will replace trains between Gloucester and Cheltenham Spa all day. Please note, this engineering work is part of a wider project extending beyond this date. See here for more information.

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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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

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

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

Engineering work is taking place between Shrewsbury and Crewe via Nantwich, closing all lines.

Services between South Wales and Crewe will divert via Chester, with extended journey times.

A Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly via Wilmsow / Stockport service will operate for onward journeys, and passengers travelling from South Wales / Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadilly can also change at Chester for Transport for Wales services from Chester to Manchester Piccadilly via Warrington Bank Quay services.

Local stations between Shrewsbury and Crewe will be served with rail replacement buses. To accomodate diverted trains, other Transport for Wales services operating through Chester and Shrewsbury may be subject to retimings.

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

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

The following service amendments will apply:

The 20:29 Crewe [vice Manchester Piccadilly] to Cardiff Central will terminate at Hereford with an onward rail replacement bus to Cardiff Central via Abergavenny (23:58), Pontypool and New Inn (00:18), Cwmbran (00:30), Newport (00:48 - set down only) and Cardiff Central (01:18).

The 21:16 Carmarthen to Hereford will terminate at Newport at 23:41 with an onward rail replacement bus operating to Hereford via Cwmbran (00:09), Pontypool and New Inn (00:21), Abergavenny (00:41) and Hereford (01:26).

An additional replacement bus departing 23:56 at Newport (South Wales) to Cardiff Central will operate.

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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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

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

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

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Radyr and Cardiff Central via Danescourt, closing some lines.

The 22:52 Aberdare to Cardiff Central via Damecourt service, will be diverted via Llandaf, Cathays and Cardiff Queen Street. A connecting rail replacement bus will operate between Radyr departing 23:45, calling at Danescourt, Fairwater, Waun-Gron Park, Ninian Park and Cardiff Central.

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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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

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

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

Engineering work is taking place overnight in the Chester area, closing some lines.

The following amendments will be in operation:

Tuesday to Thursday:

• 19:42 Llandudno to Manchester Airport will terminate at Manchester Oxford Road, with onward connections available on Northern and Transpennine Express services to Manchester Piccadilly, East Didsbury (Northern-only) and Manchester Airport.
• 21:09 Birmingham International to Manchester Airport will terminate at Chester with an onward rail replacement bus available to Manchester - note, that this service will not call at Warrington Bank Quay due to station opening hours
• 21:52 Chester to Manchester Airport will terminate at Warrington Bank Quay with an onward rail replacement bus available to Manchester Piccadilly
• 22:01 Chester to Liverpool Lime Street will be replaced by a bus between Chester and Liverpool South Parkway, you should use other Train Operators service to Liverpool Lime Street
• 22:25 Manchester Airport to Chester will start from Manchester Oxford Road at 21:55 and run earlier throughout, you should use other Train Operators services to connect with train.
• 23:22 Liverpool Lime Street to Chester will start from Liverpool South Parkway, you should use other Train Operators services from Liverpool Lime Street to connect with train

Wednesday to Friday:

• 00:24 Manchester Piccadilly to Chester service will be replaced by a bus throughout
• 00:51 Manchester Airport to Holyhead will start from Chester with a connecting rail replacement bus from Manchester Piccadilly to Chester
• 03:51 Chester to Manchester Airport will be replaced by a bus between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly, you should use other Train Operators services from Manchester Piccdailly for East Didsbury and Manchester Airport.
• 04:50 Chester to Manchester Airport will depart later at 05:00 and terminate at Manchester Oxford Road, with onward connections available on Northern and Transpennine Express services to Manchester Piccadilly, East Didsbury (Northern-only) and Manchester Airport
• 05:20 Manchester Airport to Llandudno will start from Warrington Bank Quay at 06:21, with a connecting inbound bus from Manchester Piccadilly
• 06:25 Manchester Airport to Llandudno will start from Manchester Oxford Road, you should use other Train Operators services to connect with train

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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

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

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

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

After 22:15 trains will divert via Llantwit Major with extended journey times.

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Engineering work is taking place overnight in the Newport area, closing some lines.

Due to the above works, the following services will run to an amended timetable, some journey times will be extended.

Customers are advised to check their journeys carefully before travelling.

Monday to Thursday:

• 19:30 Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central
• 20:30 Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central
• 22:21 Cardiff Central to Crewe will depart Cardiff Central earlier at 22:12 and Newport at 22:32
• 22:24 Chester to Cardiff Central
• 23:15 Cardiff Central to Abergavenny

Tuesday to Friday:

• 00:30 Cardiff Central to Hereford will be diverted between Newport and Cwmbran with extended and altered journey times
• 04:32 Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly will depart earlier at 04:15 and Newport 04:35, before running as booked from Cwmbran onwards

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Engineering work is taking place overnight in the Swansea area, closing some lines.

Monday to Thursday:

The 20:38 Milford Haven to Cardiff Central will be diverted between Llantwit Major.

The 21:46 Fishguard Harbour to Cardiff Central will be diverted between Llanelli and Port Talbot Parkway, with rail replacement buses in operation between these two stations via Swansea providing connections into and out of these services. This service will also be diverted between Bridgend and Cardiff Central with extended journey times.

The 22:27 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen will depart 3 minutes later at 22:30 and be retimed throughout.

The 22:40 Swansea to Carmarthen will not run and will be replaced by a bus throughout.

The 23:16 Cardiff Central to Maesteg will be replaced with a rail replacement bus, departing Cardiff Central at 23:20.

The 23:20 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen will be diverted between Llantwit Major and also between Llanelli and Port Talbot Parkway, with rail replacement buses in operation between these two stations via Swansea providing connections into and out of these services. Customers should note that these services will also be diverted between Cardiff Central and Bridgend with extended journey times, and that they should therefore check their journeys accordingly.

The 23:45 Swansea to Carmarthen will not run and will be replaced by a bus.

Tuesday to Friday:

The 04:38 Carmarthen to Swansea will not run and will be replaced by a bus throughout.

The 05:16 Swansea to Llandovery will start from Llanelli, with a connecting rail replacement bus from Swansea (04:50) and Gowerton (05:05).

The 05:43 Swansea to Manchester Piccadilly will be split at Cardiff Central. A new 05:40 Swansea to Cardiff Central service will operate, connecting into the onward portion at Cardiff Central.

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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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

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

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

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

All trains will be diverted via Gowerton, journey time may be slightly extended.

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

The following amended service will be in operation:

Monday to Thursday:

• The 20:43 Llandudno to Crewe will start from Chester
• The 21:35 Cardiff Central to Chester will divert via Wrexham
• The 22:21 Cardiff Central to Crewe will terminate at Shrewsbury

Tuesday to Friday:

• The 04:22 Chester to Birmingham International service will divert via Wrexham and leaves Shrewsbury at its booked time to ensure on time arrival into Birmingham
• The 04:41 Crewe to Cardiff Central service is diverted via Wrexham, running as normal from Shrewsbury
• The 05:19 Crewe to Shrewsbury will not run
• The 05:31 Shrewsbury to Crewe will not run

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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