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

Monday to Thursday:

The 22:14 Maesteg to Gloucester service will be replaced by a bus between Severn Tunnel Junction and Gloucester.

Tuesday to Friday:

The 05:37 Cheltenham Spa to Maesteg service will be replaced by a bus between Cheltenham Spa and Severn Tunnel Junction. The replacement bus will run earlier, and will start from Cheltenham Spa at 04:40 in order to connect with the train.

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility information, please use our travel information pages.

You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

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

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

Monday to Thursday:

The 21:55 Cardiff Central to Crewe service will be diverted after Shrewsbury to run via Chester. A replacement bus will run from Shrewsbury to Crewe via Nantwich.

Tuesday to Friday:

The following trains will be diverted to run via Chester instead of via Nantwich:

• The 04:54 Crewe to Cardiff Central service
• The 05:19 Crewe to Shrewsbury service

Replacement buses will run between Crewe and Shrewsbury via Nantwich.

Additionally, the 05:28 Shrewsbury to Crewe service will be retimed to start at 05:46 and run later throughout.

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility information, please use our travel information pages.

You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

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

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

Buses will replace trains between Llandrindod / Llanwrtyd 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 information, please use our travel information pages.

You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

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

Engineering work is taking place between Port Talbot Parkway and Bridgend, closing some lines overnight from Monday evening until Saturday morning.

As a result, the following trains will be amended by a few minutes, with slightly extended journey times:

Monday to Thursday:

• The 22:19 Cardiff Central to Swansea service

Monday to Friday:

• The 20:10 Tenby to Cardiff Central service
• The 22:30 Swansea to Cardiff Central service

Check before you travel:

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

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

Great Western Railway:

Trains between Bridgend and Cardiff Central will be diverted, extending journey times by approximately 30 minutes.

Trains to / from Carmarthen will run between Swansea and Carmarthen only. Trains to / from Swansea / Neath / Port Talbot Parkway / Bridgend will be retimed to run earlier or later than usual.

Transport for Wales:

Buses will replace trains between Bridgend and Cardiff Central via Pontyclun.

Trains that usually run via Pontyclun will be retimed to start earlier or later than usual, and will be diverted to run via Barry with extended journey times.

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility information, please use our travel information pages.

You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

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

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

Monday to Thursday:

The 21:15 Cardiff Central to Crewe service will terminate at Crewe. A replacement bus will run from Crewe to Chester.

The 23:30 Crewe to Chester service will be retimed to start earlier than usual, at 23:04. A replacement bus will run from Crewe at 23:30 to Chester.

Tuesday to Friday:

The 04:46 Chester to Crewe service will not run. A replacement bus will run from Chester to Crewe.

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 information, please use our travel information pages.

You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

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

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

Buses will replace trains between Shrewsbury and Llandrindod / Llanwrtyd.

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 information, please use our travel information pages.

You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

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

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

After 22:15 each night, buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town.

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility information, please use our travel information pages.

You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

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

Engineering work is taking place between Newport and Ebbw Vale Town, closing all lines before 11:20 on Sunday.

Before 11:20, buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town.

The first trains to run will be:

• The 11:04 Cardiff Central to Ebbw Vale Town service
• The 12:18 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 information, please use our travel information pages.

You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

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

Engineering work is taking place in the Cardiff area, closing various lines throughout the day.

Before 12:30:

Buses replace trains between:

• Cardiff Central and Pontypridd via Cardiff Queen Street
• Cardiff Central and Caerphilly / Rhymney

No trains to / from Cardiff Bay. You can use your tickets on Cardiff Bus.

Between 12:30 and 20:00:

Trains between Cardiff Central and Pontypridd / Aberdare / Treherbert / Merthyr Tydfil will be diverted to run via Fairwater instead of via Llandaf

Buses replace trains between Cardiff Central and Heath High Level / Caerphilly

Trains will run between Heath High Level and Rhymney

No trains to / from Cardiff Bay. You can use your tickets on Cardiff Bus.

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 information, please use our travel information pages.

You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

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

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

Great Western Railway:

Trains between Bridgend and Cardiff Central will be diverted, extending journey times by approximately 30 minutes.

Trains to / from Carmarthen will run between Swansea and Carmarthen only. Trains to / from Swansea / Neath / Port Talbot Parkway / Bridgend will be retimed to run earlier or later than usual.

Transport for Wales:

Buses will replace trains between Bridgend and Cardiff Central via Pontyclun.

Trains that usually run via Pontyclun will be retimed to start earlier or later than usual, and will be diverted to run via Barry with extended journey times. These trains will also run to an amended timetable.

Check before you travel:

If you are travelling with Great Western Railway, you can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

If you are travelling with Transport for Wales, these changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel.

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility information, please use our travel information pages.

You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

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

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

The 22:41 Cardiff Central to Bridgend will terminate at Barry. A replacement bus service will run forward 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 information, please use our travel information pages.

You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

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

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

The 17:00 Milford Haven to Manchester Piccadilly will terminate at Crewe, with onward bus replacement being provided to Wilmslow, Stockport (set down only) and Manchester Piccadilly.

The 22:32 Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury will start from Crewe at 23:18. A replacement bus will depart Stockport at 21:58 calling at Wilmslow. You are advised to use other train operator service between Manchester Piccadilly and Stockport to connect with this 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 information, please use our travel information pages.

You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

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

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

Buses will replace trains between Llandrindod / Llanwrtyd 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 information, please use our travel information pages.

You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

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

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

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

The 22:32 Chester to Shrewsbury train service will not run and will be replaced by a bus.

The 23:40 Shrewsbury to Chester train service will not run and will be replaced by a bus.

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility information, please use our travel information pages.

You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

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

Engineering work is taking place between Machynlleth and Pwllheli, closing all lines.

From Monday 9 to Sunday 15 December, buses will replace trains between Machynlleth and Pwllheli. A mixture of fast and stopping buses will run.

On Sunday 8 December, the 16:52 and 18:55 Machynlleth to Pwllheli services will be replaced by buses.

On Monday 16 December, the 06:29 and 07:29 Pwllheli to Machynlleth services will be replaced by buses. These replacement buses will run earlier than usual in order to connect with train services at Machynlleth.

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility information, please use our travel information pages.

You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

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

Engineering work scheduled to take place between Chester and Llandudno Junction has been cancelled, and will not take place.

Trains between Chester and Llandudno Junction will run normally.

Check before you travel:

The Journey Planner has been amended to reflect the cancellation of the engineering work. To find options for your journey, please use the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

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

As a result, the 22:51 Aberdare to Cardiff Central service will be diverted between Radyr and Cardiff Central via Cathays, not calling at stations between these.

A replacement bus service will operate between Radyr and Cardiff Central via the "City line", calling at Danescourt, Fairwater, Waun-gron Park and Ninian Park.

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility information, please use our travel information pages.

You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

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

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

The following services are affected:

Monday to Thursday

• The 20:30 Milford Haven to Cardiff Central service will be diverted between Bridgend and Cardiff Central.
• The 23:16 Cardiff Central to Maesteg service will start from Bridgend at 23:44. A replacement bus service will run from Cardiff Central to Bridgend via Pontyclun, departing at 22:39.
• The 23:20 Cardiff Central to Swansea service will run direct to Bridgend via Barry. A replacement bus service will run from Cardiff Central to Bridgend via Pontyclun, calling at all stops.

Tuesday to Friday

• The 05:43 Swansea to Manchester Piccadilly service will run as two separate services; the 05:43 Swansea to Cardiff Central and the 06:47 Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly 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 information, please use our travel information pages.

You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

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

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

Until approximately 11:45 on Sunday morning, long distance trains via Pontyclun will be diverted to run via Barry.

Services between Cardiff Central and Maesteg will run between Bridgend and Maesteg only.

Replacement bus services will run between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Pontyclun.

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility information, please use our travel information pages.

You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

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

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

The following services will be retimed:

Monday to Thursday

The 19:30 and 20:30 Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central services will arrive into Cardiff Central later than usual.

Tuesday to Friday

The 04:33 Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly service will depart earlier than usual at 04:20.

Check before you travel:

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

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

The 06:29 and 07:29 Pwllheli to Machynlleth services will be replaced by bus services throught. Buses will depart Pwllheli at 05:38, 05:53, 06:48, and 07:03.

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 information, please use our travel information pages.

You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

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

Engineering work is taking place in and around Crewe between Christmas and New Year, closing various lines. Background information on the work at Crewe, and at other locations on the West Coast Main Line, has been published by Network Rail.

The following amendments will be made to services:

Avanti West Coast:

You can find information about the amendments to Avanti West Coast services below and also by visiting their website.

Friday 27 December

Services will start from around 08:00.

Replacement buses will run between:

• Stoke-on-Trent and Preston via Crewe
• Stoke-on-Trent and Chester via Crewe
• Stoke-on-Trent and Liverpool Lime Street
• Wilmslow and Macclesfield

The following services will operate in both directions (unless stated):

Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston:

1 train per hour calling at Stockport, Macclesfield, Stoke-on-Trent, Stafford, Nuneaton and Milton Keynes Central.

1 train per hour calling at Stockport, Macclesfield, Stoke-on-Trent, Rugby and Milton Keynes Central.

Glasgow Central - London Euston:

1 train per hour diverted via Manchester stations (not calling).

North Wales Coast route:

A very limited service between Holyhead and Chester.

Wolverhampton / Birmingham New Street - London Euston:

2 trains per hour between Birmingham New Street and London Euston, with one service extended every two hours to Wolverhampton.

Edinburgh - Preston:

1 train every 2 hours running between Edinburgh and Preston.

Liverpool Lime Street - London Euston:

There will be no Liverpool Lime Street service.

Avanti West Coast services are unable to call at Lichfield Trent Valley or Tamworth stations. These stations will be served by London Northwestern Railway.

Saturday 28 December to Tuesday 31 December

Buses will replace trains between:

• Wolverhampton and Stafford
• Wilmslow and Macclesfield

The following services will operate in both directions (unless stated):

Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston:

Reduced service of 2 trains per hour, both via Stoke-on-Trent.

Glasgow Central - London Euston:

Trains will be diverted extending journey times with an additional call at Crewe.

A few late night buses will run between Preston and Crewe on Sunday 29 December.

North Wales Coast route:

Trains will operate between Holyhead and Crewe.

Wolverhampton / Birmingham New Street - London Euston:

Some services will be withdrawn.

Edinburgh - Preston:

Services will run between Edinburgh and Preston.

Liverpool Lime Street - London Euston:

Trains will be diverted via an alternative route.

A replacement bus will run from Crewe at 22:55 for Liverpool Lime Street on Saturday 28 December.

Wednesday 1 January and Thursday 2 January

Buses will replace trains between:

• Crewe and Liverpool Lime Street
• Wilmslow and Macclesfield
• Crewe and Preston (Wednesday) / Wigan Northwestern (Thursday)

Liverpool Lime Street - London Euston:

There will be no Liverpool Lime Street service.

London Northwestern Railway:

Friday 27 December

Train services between Birmingham New Street and Liverpool Lime Street will run between Birmingham New Street and Stafford only (at a reduced level of frequency).

Trains between London Euston / Northampton and Crewe will run between London Euston / Northampton and Stafford only.

Rail replacement buses will operate between Stafford and Crewe / Liverpool South Parkway.

You are advised to travel on Merseyrail train services between Liverpool South Parkway and Liverpool Central.

Train services between Stafford and Crewe (via Stoke-on-Trent) will not run and rail replacement buses will operate.

Saturday 28 December

Train services between Birmingham New Street and Liverpool Lime Street will run between Birmingham New Street and Stafford, and between Crewe and Liverpool Lime Street only (at a reduced level of frequency).

Trains between Birmingham New Street and Crewe will run between Birmingham New Street and Stafford only.

Train services between London Euston / Northampton and Crewe will run between London Euston / Northampton and Stafford only. Passengers are advised to travel on Stafford - Crewe (via Stoke-on-Trent) services between Stafford and Crewe, with rail replacement buses operating between Stafford and Crewe after approximately 21:30.

Sunday 29 December

Train services between Birmingham New Street and Liverpool Lime Street will run between Birmingham New Street and Stafford, and between Crewe and Liverpool Lime Street only.

Trains between Birmingham New Street and Crewe will run between Birmingham New Street and Stafford only.

Train services between London Euston / Northampton and Crewe will run between London Euston / Northampton and Stafford only. Passengers are advised to travel on Stafford - Crewe (via Stoke-on-Trent) services between Stafford and Crewe. Rail replacement buses will operate between Crewe and Stafford / Birmingham New Street from 21:15 onwards.

Other service changes:

• 21:34 Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Street service will terminate at Stafford, with a rail replacement bus operating between Stafford and Liverpool Lime Street
• 23:40 Liverpool Lime Street to Crewe service will not run and a rail replacement bus will operate

Monday 30 December and Tuesday 31 December

Train services between Birmingham New Street and Liverpool Lime Street will run between Birmingham New Street and Stafford, and between Crewe and Liverpool Lime Street only (at a reduced level of frequency).

Trains between Birmingham New Street and Crewe will run between Birmingham New Street and Stafford only.

Train services between London Euston / Northampton and Crewe will run between London Euston / Northampton and Stafford only. Passengers are advised to travel on Stafford - Crewe (via Stoke-on-Trent) services between Stafford and Crewe. Rail replacement buses will operate between Wolverhampton / Stafford and Crewe from 23:00 onwards.

Other service changes:

• 05:47 Stafford to Crewe service will not run and a rail replacement bus will operate
• 21:33 Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Street service will terminate at Crewe, with a rail replacement bus operating between Crewe and Birmingham New Street
• 21:34 Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Street service will terminate at Stafford, with a rail replacement bus operating between Stafford and Liverpool Lime Street
• 23:33 Liverpool Lime Street to Crewe service will not run and a rail replacement bus will operate

Wednesday 1 January

Train services between Birmingham New Street and Liverpool Lime Street will run between Birmingham New Street and Crewe only (to a special timetable based on Sunday service frequency).

Rail replacement buses will operate between Crewe and Liverpool South Parkway.

Passengers are advised to travel on Merseyrail train services between Liverpool South Parkway and Liverpool Central.

Thursday 2 January

Train services between Birmingham New Street and Liverpool Lime Street will run between Birmingham New Street and Crewe only (at a reduced level of frequency).

Rail replacement buses will operate between Crewe and Liverpool South Parkway.

Passengers are advised to travel on Merseyrail train services between Liverpool South Parkway and Liverpool Central.

Rail replacement buses will operate between Wolverhampton / Stafford and Crewe from 23:00 onwards.

Transport for Wales:

Friday 27 December

All Manchester Piccadilly services will start / terminate at Shrewsbury with road replacement transport in place between Shrewsbury and Stockport. Ticket acceptance will be in place at Stockport for passengers wishing to travel to Manchester Piccadilly.

Crewe to Chester / Shrewsbury shuttles are cancelled with road replacement transport in place.

North Wales Coast services will now start / terminate at Chester with road replacement transport between Chester and Crewe.

Saturday 28 December to Tuesday 31 December

Buses will replace trains between Shrewsbury and Crewe.

Northbound services to Manchester Piccadilly will divert via Chester and terminate at Crewe.

Southbound services from Manchester Piccadilly will start at Crewe and divert via Chester.

A shuttle train service will operate between Crewe and Manchester Piccadilly all day at the usual times.

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey on 27 December using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

If you are travelling with Avanti West Coast or Transport for Wales, you can plan your journey for 28 to 31 December 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 on Sunday morning until 09:10 between Bridgend and Cardiff Central via Barry, closing all lines.

The following amendments will be in place:

The 08:29 Cardiff Central to Barry Island is cancelled and replaced by a bus.

The 08:39 Cardiff Central to Bridgend is cancelled and replaced by a bus.

The 08:49 Barry Island to Caerphilly, now starts at Cardiff Central with road replacement transport in place between Barry Island and Cardiff Central. The bus service will leave Barry Island at 08:27 to connect into service now starting at Cardiff Central.

The 09:19 Barry Island to Rhymney, now starts at Cardiff Central with road replacement transport in place between Barry Island and Cardiff Central. The bus service will leave Barry Island at 08:57 to connect into service now starting 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 information, please use our travel information pages.

You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

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

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

Monday:

The 21:09 Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly service, will now terminate at Chester with road replacement transport between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly.

The 23:20 Manchester Airport to Holyhead service, will start at Chester with road replacement transport between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester. The bus service will leave Manchester Piccadilly at 22:20 to connect into the train at Chester.

Tuesday:

The 00:26 Manchester Piccadilly to Chester service is cancelled and replaced with road transport.

The 21:09 Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly service, will now terminate at Shrewsbury with no replacement road transport in place.

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 information, please use our travel information pages.

You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

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

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

The 21:16 Carmarthen to Hereford service will terminate at Cardiff Central. A connecting replacement bus will run to Hereford at 23:19.

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 Newport area, closing some lines.

The 05:30 Hereford to Cardiff Central is cancelled and will be replaced by a bus.

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

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

Transport for Wales:

Buses replace trains between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton.

Ticket acceptance is in place with other train operators for those travelling beyond Wolverhampton for stations to Birmingham New Street / Birmingham International.

West Midlands Railway

Buses replace trains between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton.

Trains that normally run between Shrewsbury and Birmingham New Street will not run. You should use other train services between Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street.

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 Swansea area, closing some lines. As a result, the following amendments will be in place:

Monday and Thursday only:

The 18:35 Shrewsbury to Swansea service will terminate at Carmarthen, and will not call at Swansea. A replacement bus will run from Llanelli to Swansea to allow customers to connect with the train, departing 22:46.

The 22:30 Cardiff Central to Swansea service will terminate at Carmarthen, and will not call at Swansea. A replacement bus will run from Port Talbot Parkway to Swansea to allow customers to connect with the train, departing 23:15.

The 23:08 Swansea to Cardiff Central service will start from Carmarthen instead of Swansea. A replacement bus will run from Swansea to Port Talbot Parkway to allow customers to connect with the train, departing 23:20.

The 23:20 Swansea to Cardiff Central service will start from Carmarthen at 23:08, and will not call at Swansea. A replacement bus will run from Swansea to Port Talbot Parkway to allow customers to connect with the train, departing 00:12 Tuesday and Friday morning.

Tuesday and Friday only:

The 04:50 Swansea to Shrewsbury service will start from Carmarthen at 04:30, and will not call at Swansea. A replacement bus will depart Swansea at 04:27 to connect with the train at Llanelli.

The 05:16 Swansea to Llandovery service will start from Carmarthen. A replacement bus will depart Swansea at 05:00 to allow customers to connect with the train at Llanelli.

The 05:43 Swansea to Crewe service will start from Cardiff Central at 06:46, and will not call at Swansea. A replacement bus will depart Swansea at 04:41 to allow customers to connect with the train 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 overnight between Chester and Warrington Bank Quay, closing some lines.

Monday and Thursday night:

All services will have buses connecting into and out of services between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester from 20:58 and between Chester and Liverpool Lime Street from 22:01.

Wednesday:

New Years Eve shut down takes effect by 23:00. Train services that are in operation will have replacement buses. Morning Services will see a replacement bus until the line reopens at 08:00.

Tuesday and Friday morning:

All services will have buses connecting into and out of service between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester until 05:31.

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 Birmingham New Street and Wolverhampton, closing some lines.

As a result, no Transport for Wales services will run between Birmingham International / Birmingham New Street and Wolverhampton.

You can use other services to complete your journey.

Check before you travel:

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

West Midlands Railway:

Buses will replace trains between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton.

You should use other train services between Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street.

Transport for Wales

Buses will replace trains between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton.

You should use alternative Avanti West Coast or West Midlands Railway services between Wolverhampton and Birmingham New 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 Llanelli and Carmarthen, closing all lines.

Great Western Railway:

Buses will replace trains between Swansea and Carmarthen.

Transport for Wales:

Buses will replace trains between:

• Swansea and 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 Crewe and Chester, closing all lines overnight from Tuesday evening until Friday morning.

Tuesday to Thursday:

The 23:30 Crewe to Chester service will be replaced by a bus throughout.

Wednesday to Friday:

The 04:22 Chester to Birmingham International service will start from Crewe at 04:48. A replacement bus will run from Chester to Crewe, connecting with the train.

The 04:48 Chester to Crewe service will be replaced by a bus throughout.

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, closing all lines via Pontyclun.

After 22:35, trains that usually run via Pontyclun will be diverted to run via Barry, extending journey times by approximately 25 minutes.

Check before you travel:

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Engineering work is taking place between Holyhead and Llandudno Junction, closing all lines on Sunday morning before 09:30.

As a result:

• The 07:47 Holyhead to Manchester Piccadilly service will start from Rhyl at 09:06. Replacement buses will run from Holyhead at 06:29 (calling at all stations) and 07:06 (limited stops) to Rhyl, where both buses will connect with the train.
• The 08:49 Holyhead to Crewe service will start from Llandudno Junction at 09:42. A replacement bus will run from Holyhead at 08:30 to Llandudno Junction, connecting with the 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 between Cardiff Central and Llanharan, closing all lines late on Thursday evening.

After 22:30, trains that usually run between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Pontyclun will be diverted to run via Barry, extending journey times.

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

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 Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street, closing various lines.

Avanti West Coast:

Trains between Birmingham New Street and Wolverhampton will be diverted, running via Soho / Bescot Stadium.

Trains to / from / via Birmingham New Street will run to a reduced and amended timetable.

You should use alternative services for Sandwell and Dudley.

CrossCountry:

Trains will not call at Wolverhampton.

You should use other train services to travel to / from Wolverhampton.

London Northwestern Railway / West Midlands Railway:

Saturday and Sunday:

Train services between Liverpool Lime Street and Birmingham New Street will be diverted between Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street, and will not call at Smethwick Galton Bridge. These trains will arrive later at / depart earlier from Birmingham New Street.

Trains between Wolverhampton and Walsall will run between Birmingham New Street and Walsall only. Local stopping services between Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street will not run.

Rail replacement buses will operate between Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street, calling at all intermediate stations including Smethwick Galton Bridge.

Saturday:

Train services between Shrewsbury and Birmingham New Street will run at a reduced level of frequency, will be diverted between Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street, and will not call at Smethwick Galton Bridge.

Sunday:

Trains between Shrewsbury and Birmingham New Street will run between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton only.

Transport for Wales:

Sunday only:

No trains will run between Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street / Birmingham International.

You should use other services 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 Llanelli and Carmarthen, closing all lines.

Great Western Railway:

Buses will replace trains between Swansea and Carmarthen.

Transport for Wales:

Buses will replace trains between:

• Swansea and Carmarthen
• Swansea and Llandrindod

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 Lydney and Gloucester, closing all lines late on Friday evening.

As a result, the 23:47 Cardiff Central to Gloucester service will be replaced by a bus.

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 Bridgend and Baglan, closing some lines on Sunday morning.

As a result, the 08:04 Cardiff Central to Swansea service will be retimed to run approximately 20 minutes later than usual after Bridgend.

Check before you travel:

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Engineering work is taking place at various locations in the Cardiff Central area, closing many lines over the course of the weekend.

As a result:

• Trains will run between Caerphilly / Rhymney and Heath High Level. Replacement buses will connect at Caerphilly for passenger for Cardiff Central / Cardiff Queen Street
• Buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central and Penarth / Barry Island / Bridgend via Barry
• Trains that usually run between Cardiff Central and Treherbert / Aberdare / Merthyr Tydfil / Pontypridd will be amended to call at all stations from Radyr via Cathays. A shuttle bus will run between Cardiff Queen Street and Cardiff Central
• Trains to / from Aberdare via Fairwater will be diverted. For stations via Fairwater, you can use your ticket with Cardiff Bus

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 Sandbach, closing some lines late on Monday to Thursday evenings.

As a result:

• The 20:03 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 Crewe service will not run. A replacement bus will run from Stockport at 21:58 to Crewe, running earlier in order 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 Shotton and Rhyl, closing some lines on Wednesday evening.

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday:

As a result, the following trains will run later than usual after Shotton, extending journey times by up to 5 minutes:

• The 19:38 Cardiff Central to Holyhead service
• The 23:20 Manchester Airport to Holyhead service

Additionally, the 21:51 Llandudno to Crewe service will run 15 minutes later than usual from Flint onwards. The 23:26 Crewe to Shrewsbury service will be retimed to run later at 23:34 in order to maintain connections from the Llandudno to Crewe train.

Wednesday:

As a result, the following trains will run later than usual after Shotton, extending journey times by up to 15 minutes:

• The 19:38 Cardiff Central to Holyhead service
• The 23:20 Manchester Airport to Holyhead service

Check before you travel:

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Engineering work is taking place between Newport and Pye Corner, closing some lines.

As a result, the 22:00 Newport to Pye Corner, and the 22:00 Pye Corner to Newport services will be replaced with bus services throughout.

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 Llandudno Junction and Blaenau Ffestiniog, closing all lines.

All day on Sunday, buses will replace trains between Llandudno Junction and Blaenau Ffestiniog.

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 Swansea and Carmarthen, closing all lines.

As a result, all day on Sunday buses will replace trains between Swansea and Carmarthen, and between Swansea and Llandrindod.

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 Machynlleth and Aberystwyth, closing some lines.

As a result, on Monday evening the 23:59 Aberystwyth to Machynlleth service will be replaced by a bus service throughout.

Additionally, on Tuesday morning, the 04:41 Machynlleth to Aberystwyth service will be replaced by a bus service throughout.

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 Lydney and Gloucester, closing some lines.

As a result, on Monday to Thursday evenings the 23:34 Cardiff Central to Gloucester service will terminate at Severn Tunnel Junction. A replacement bus service will run from Severn Tunnel Junction to Gloucester.

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 all weekend between Newport / Severn Tunnel Junction and Caldicot, closing all lines including the Severn Tunnel.

CrossCountry

CrossCountry services will not run between Cardiff Central and Gloucester. A replacement bus service will run between Newport and Gloucester, provided by Transport for Wales.

Great Western Railway

Great Western Railway services will not run between Newport and Bristol Parkway A replacement bus service will run between Cardiff Central / Newport and Bristol Parkway.

A reduced service will run between Carmarthen / Swansea and Newport, and between Bristol Parkway and London Paddington. Trains between Cardiff Central and Taunton / Exter St Davids / Plymouth / Penzance will start from / terminate at Bristol Temple Meads.

Saturday only: If you are travelling to / from Pilning, a limited number of taxis will be provided between Pilning and Bristol Parkway.

Additionally, the following services are affected:

Saturday:

• The 07:04 Bristol Temple Meads to Swansea service will start from Newport.

Sunday:

• The 07:59 Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central will divert to and terminate at Bristol Parkway.
• The 08:58 Bristol Parkway to Swansea service will start from Newport.
• The 14:13 London Paddington to Cardiff Central service will terminate at Swindon.
• The 17:40 Cardiff Central to Portsmouth Harbour service will start from Bristol Temple Meads.

Transport for Wales

Transport for Wales services will not run between Newport and Gloucester / Cheltenham Spa. A replacement bus service will run between Newport and Gloucester / Cheltenham Spa.

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 Fishguard Harbour and Clarbeston Road, closing all lines.

From approximately 07:00 Saturday 25 January until 18:00 Sunday 9 February, no trains will run between Fishguard Harbour and Clarbeston Road.

Trains to / from Fishguard Harbour will be diverted to / from Haverford West. A replacement bus service will run between Fishguard Harbour and Haverfordwest via Fishguard & Goodwick, and between Fishguard Harbour and Carmarthen calling at Clarbeston Road, Cluderwen, and Whitland.

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 Barking Riverside and Barking, closing various lines on Tuesday to Friday mornings.

Suffragette line:

As a result, the 06:18 Barking Riverside to Gospel Oak service will start from Barking at 06:24.

You can use London Bus routes EL1 / EL3 between Barking Riverside and Barking.

Check before you travel:

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You can plan your journey on London Buses by using the Transport for London Journey Planner

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

As a result, on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings the 23:18 Cardiff Central to Swansea service will terminate at Port Talbot Parkway. A replacement bus service will run from Port Talbot Parkway to Swansea / Carmarthen.

A fast bus service will run directly between Port Talbot Parkway and Swansea, and a slower bus service will call at all stations between Port Talbot Parkway and Carmarthen.

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 Milford Haven and Clarbeston Road, closing all lines.

From approximately 09:00 until 14:30 each day, no services will run to / from Milford Haven.

Services normally running to / from Milford Haven will start / terminate at Carmarthen. A replacement bus service will run between Milford Haven and Carmarthen.

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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 Abergele & Pensarm and Rhyl, closing some lines.

As a result, the 07:47 Holyhead to Manchester Piccadilly service will start at Chester. A replacement bus service will run from Holyhead to Chester.

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 Llandudno Junction and Holyhead, closing some lines.

As a result, the following services are affected:

• The 19:38 Cardiff Central to Holyhead service will terminate at Chester. A replacement bus service will run from Chester to Holyhead.
• The 23:20 Manchester Airport to Holyhead service will terminate at Llandudno Junction. A replacement bus service will run from Llandudno Junction to 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 between Earlestown and Manchester Piccadilly, closing various lines.

TransPennine Express

TransPennine Express services will not run between Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Oxford Road / Manchester Piccadilly via Newton-le-Willows. Replacement bus services will run between Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Victoria.

Transport for Wales

Transport for Wales services will not run between Warrington Bank Quay and Manchester Piccadilly / Manchester Airport.

Replacement bus services will run between Warrington Bank Quay and Manchester Piccadilly / Manchester Airport.

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 Newport and Ebbw Vale Town, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

After 22:30 each night, buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town.

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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 Swansea area, closing various lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday:

The 23:18 Cardiff Central to Swansea service will terminate at Bridgend. A replacement bus will run from Bridgend to Swansea.

Thursday:

The 23:18 Cardiff Central to Swansea service will not run.

Monday to Thursday:

The 23:29 Swansea to Cardiff Central service will be replaced by a bus throughout.

Tuesday to Friday:

The 05:43 Swansea to Manchester Piccadilly service will be amended to start from Cardiff Central. A replacement bus will run from Swansea to Cardiff Central.

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 Whitland and Pembroke Dock, closing all lines.

Replacement buses will run between Carmarthen and Pembroke Dock.

A mixture of buses will run, with some calling at all stations while others will make limited stops (Whitland and Tenby only).

Check before you travel:

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Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use 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 Warrington Bank Quay, closing all lines very early on Monday morning.

As a result, the 05:25 Manchester Airport to Llandudno service will start from Warrington Bank Quay at 06:21.

A replacement bus will run from Manchester Piccadilly at 05:00 to Warrington Bank Quay, connecting with the 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 place between Chester / Warrington Bank Quay and Manchester Piccadilly, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

Monday to Thursday:

The 21:09 Birmingham International Airport to Manchester Piccadilly service will terminate at Warrington Bank Quay. A replacement bus will run from Warrington Bank Quay to Manchester Piccadilly.

The 23:20 Manchester Airport to Holyhead will be replaced by a bus between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester. An additional train service will run from Chester at 00:40 to Holyhead, connecting from the replacement bus. If you are travelling from Manchester Airport or East Didsbury you should use other train services.

Tuesday to Friday:

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

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

The 04:55 Chester to Manchester Airport service will be retimed to depart at 05:00, and will terminate at Manchester Oxford Road. For Manchester Piccadilly, East Didsbury and Manchester Airport, you should use other services, changing at Manchester Oxford Road.

The 06:25 Manchester Airport to Llandudno service will start from Manchester Oxford Road. For Manchester Airport, East Didsbury and Manchester Piccadilly, you are advised to use other services to connect with this train.

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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 Machynlleth and Aberystwyth, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Thursday morning.

As a result:

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 22:29 Aberystwyth to Machynlleth will arrive at Machynlleth slightly later than usual.
• The 23:40 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 05:20 Aberystwyth to Birmingham International service will start from Machynlleth at 05:54. A replacement bus will run from Aberystwyth to Machynlleth, connecting with the train service.
• The 05:37 Machynlleth to Aberystwyth service will depart Machynlleth later than usual, at 05:43 and run later than usual throughout.

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

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

Monday to Thursday:

The 22:36 Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Central and the 23:24 Pontypridd to Cardiff Central will terminate at Radyr. Replacement buses will run from Radyr to Cardiff Central via Llandaf, Cathays and Cardiff Queen Street.

The 22:49 Barry Island to Ystrad Mynach will terminate at Cardiff Central at 23:21, with a replacement bus running from Cardiff Central to Ystrad Mynach, calling at all stations.

The 22:51 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 23:30 Cardiff Central to Barry Island will be replaced with a bus throughout.

The 23:36 Penarth to Cardiff Central departs 2 minutes earlier at 23:34 and departs earlier from Dingle Road and Grangetown.

The 23:45 Cardiff Central to Pontypridd will depart Cardiff Central 1 minute earlier at 23:44.

The 23:54 Cardiff Bay to Cardiff Central will terminate at Cardiff Queen Street with no direct onward replacement transport to Cardiff Central. You should instead use earlier services, or the 00:21 replacement bus departure from Cardiff Queen Street towards Cardiff Central (connecting from the 23:50 Radyr to Cardiff Central train).

Tuesday to Friday:

The 05:25 Barry Island to Cardiff Central runs 2 minutes later than usual, at 05:27.

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 Warrington Bank Quay and Manchester Piccadilly, closing all lines via Eccles.

Northern:

Leeds - Chester:

Trains that normally run between Leeds and Chester will run between Leeds and Manchester Victoria only.

Rail replacement buses will operate between Manchester Victoria and Chester.

Manchester Airport / Wilmslow and Liverpool Lime Street:

Trains that normally run between Manchester Airport / Wilmslow and Liverpool Lime Street will run between Newton-le-Willows and Liverpool Lime Street only.

Rail replacement buses will run between Manchester Piccadilly and Newton-le-Willows.

Trains will still run between Manchester Airport / Wilmslow and Manchester Piccadilly.

Additional service amendments:

• The 09:12 Preston to Manchester Airport service will be diverted via Bolton. Alternative services are available between Preston and Leyland / Wigan
• The 21:13 Blackburn to Wigan Wallgate service will terminate at Manchester Victoria
• The 22:36 Manchester Victoria to Wigan Wallgate bus service will instead depart at 22:46, to provide journey options to Wigan via Atherton

TransPennine Express:

Buses will replace trains between Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Victoria.

Transport for Wales:

Replacement buses will run between Warrington Bank Quay and Manchester Piccadilly.

For travel between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport, you should use alternative train services. Replacement buses will not call at Manchester Oxford Road, for this station you should use alternative services and travel via Manchester Piccadilly.

The last replacement bus from Warrington Bank Quay, at 23:20, will be extended to run to Manchester Airport.

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use 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 Manchester Airport, closing all lines.

Northern:

Trains between Blackpool North / Preston and Manchester Airport will start / terminate at Manchester Piccadilly.

Trains between Liverpool Lime Street and Wilmslow will start / terminate at Manchester Oxford Road.

Buses will operate between:

• Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport
• Manchester Oxford Road and Wilmslow

TransPennine Express:

Trains to / from Scotland will start / terminate at Manchester Piccadilly.

Trains to York / Redcar Central / Scarborough will start / terminate at Manchester Victoria.

Buses will operate between:

• Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport
• Manchester Victoria and Manchester Airport

Transport for Wales:

Trains between Chester and Manchester Airport will terminate at Manchester Piccadilly.

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

Engineering work is taking place each morning between Shrewsbury and Crewe, closing some lines.

The following trains will be amended:

Tuesday to Friday

The 04:22 Chester to Birmingham International is re-timed to depart at 04:35 and will divert via Wrexham. A bus will be provided departing at 02:58 from Chester to Shrewsbury Bus via Crewe.

The 05:19 Crewe to Shrewsbury will not run and is replaced by a bus.

The 05:31 Shrewsbury to Crewe will not run and is replaced by a bus.

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use 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 Swansea and Carmarthen, closing all lines.

Great Western Railway

All day on Saturday and Sunday, trains from London Paddington to Carmarthen will terminate at Swansea, and trains from Carmarthen to London Paddington will not run.

Replacement bus services will run between Swansea and Carmarthen, provided by Transport for Wales.

Transport for Wales

All day on Saturday and Sunday, no trains will run between Swansea and Carmarthen / Llandrindod. Replacement bus services will run between Swansea and Carmarthen, and between 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 early morning in the Carmarthen area, closing some lines.

The 04:39 Carmarthen to Swansea is replaced with a semi express and an all stop bus.

The 04:48 Carmarthen to Shrewsbury now starts in Pontardulais at 05:27 a bus will depart Carmarthen at 03:27 to connect with train.

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

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

Monday to Thursday:

The 23:34 Cardiff Central to Gloucester train will terminate at Severn Tunnel Junction. A replacement bus will run between Severn Tunnel Junction and Gloucester.

Tuesday to Friday:

The 05:49 Gloucester to Cardiff Central will start from Severn Tunnel Junction. A replacement bus service will depart Gloucester at 04:53 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 between Llandrindod and Craven Arms, closing some lines.

As a result, the 04:20 Shrewsbury to Llandrindod and the 05:47 Llandrindod to Shrewsbury services will not run.

Replacement bus services will run between Llandrindod and Shrewsbury, departing earlier than usual.

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use 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 from approximately 22:10 until the end of service.

The following services will be diverted between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Barry:

• 19:30 Manchester Piccadilly to Swansea
• 21:16 Carmarthen to Hereford
• 21:35 Milford Haven to Cardiff Central
• 22:26 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen

These services will have extended journey times.

Check before you travel:

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

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

The following services will run to an amended timetable:

Monday to Thursday

• The 21:11 Maesteg to Ebbw Vale Town service will depart earlier than usual at 22:07; this service will resume its normal timetable from Pontypool onwards.
• The 22:10 Cardiff Central to Crewe service will not call at Newport. A replacement bus service will run between Newport and Ebbw Vale Town.
• The 19:30 and 20:30 Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central, and the 22:20 Crewe to Cardiff Central services will arrive at Cardiff Central later than usual.

Tuesday to Friday

• The 04:33 Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly service will depart earlier than usual at 04:18; this service will resume its normal timetable from Cwmbran onward.

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.