Rail improvement works 

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 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:

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 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:

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 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:

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 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 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:

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 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 Haverfordwest. A replacement bus service will run between Fishguard Harbour and Haverfordwest via Fishguard & Goodwick, and between Fishguard Harbour and Carmarthen calling at Clarbeston Road, Clunderwen, and Whitland.

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

You can find the pick-up and 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:

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 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.

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 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:

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 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:

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 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:

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 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:

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 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:

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 / 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.

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 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 train will be replaced by 1 bus which will run non-stop and 1 bus which will call at all stations.

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

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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 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:

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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 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:

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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:

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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 some lines.

Monday to Thursday

• The 20:35 Milford Haven to Cardiff Central service will be diverted between Bridgend and Cardiff Central via Barry. Journey times on this service will be extended
• The 22:51 Aberdare to Cardiff Central service will be diverted between Radyr and Cardiff Central via Cardiff Queen Street. A replacement bus service will run between Radyr and Cardiff Central via Waun-gron Park
• The 23:18 Cardiff Central to Swansea service will be diverted between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Barry. A replacement bus service will run between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Pontyclun
• The 23:24 Cardiff Central to Maesteg service will not run. A replacement bus service will run instead
• The 23:30 Swansea to Cardiff Central service will be diverted between Bridgend and Cardiff Central via Barry. Journey times on this service will be extended

Tuesday to Friday

• The 05:43 Swansea to Manchester Piccadilly service will now run as two services:
  • 05:43 Swansea to Cardiff Central
  • 06:46 Cardiff Central to 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 in the Swansea area, closing some lines.

As a result, the 04:50 and 05:16 Swansea to Shrewsbury services will start from Carmarthen.

A replacement bus service will run from Swansea to Llanelli to connect to the train service, departing Swansea at 04:15.

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

You can find the pick-up and 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 some lines.

As a result, the 18:35 Shrewsbury to Swansea service will divert after Llanelli to terminate at Carmarthen.

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Engineering work is taking place between Wilmslow and Levenshulme, closing some lines.

As a result, the 20:03 Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly service will terminate at Crewe. A replacement bus service will operate from Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly.

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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 Chester and Warrington Bank Quay / Manchester Piccadilly, closing some lines.

Tuesday to Thursday

• The 19:42 Llandudno Junction to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Warrington Bank Quay. A replacement bus service will run from Warrington Bank Quay to Manchester Piccadilly
• The 21:09 Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly service will terminate at Chester. A replacement bus service will run from Chester to Manchester Piccadilly
• The 21:52 Chester to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Warrington Bank Quay. A replacement bus service will run from Warrington Bank Quay to Manchester Piccadilly
• The 23:20 Manchester Airport to Holyhead service will start from Chester. A replacement bus service will run from Manchester Piccadilly and Chester

Wednesday to Friday

• The 00:26 Manchester Piccadilly to Chester service will not run. A replacement bus service will run from Manchester Piccadilly to Chester
• The 03:51 Chester to Manchester Airport service will not run. A replacement bus service will run from Chester to Manchester Piccadilly
• The 04:55 Chester to Manchester Airport service will depart later than usual at 05:02
• The 05:25 Manchester Airport to Llandudno Junction service will start from Warrington Bank Quay. A replacement bus service will run from Manchester Piccadilly to Warrington Bank Quay

You should make use of alternate train services between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport.

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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.

Great Western Railway:

Buses will replace trains between Swansea and Carmarthen.

Transport for Wales:

Buses will replace trains between Swansea and Carmarthen.

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

Great Western Railway:

Buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central and Swansea.

For travel between Swansea and Carmarthen, you should use Transport for Wales services.

Transport for Wales:

Buses will replace trains between Bridgend and Swansea.

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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 Chester, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

After 22:20 each night, trains that usually run between Shrewsbury and Chester will be diverted to run via Crewe.

Replacement buses will run between Shrewsbury and Chester via Wrexham General.

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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 Barry and Bridgend, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

As a result, the 22:12 Coryton to Bridgend service will terminate at Barry. A replacement bus will run from Barry to Bridgend.

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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 Crewe area, closing some lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

As a result, the 22:32 Manchester Piccadilly to Crewe service will be replaced by a bus throughout.

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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 Pontypridd and Merthyr Tydfil, closing all lines.

Buses will replace trains between Pontypridd and Merthyr Tydfil.

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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 Smethwick Galton Bridge and Birmingham New Street until 10:00, closing some lines.

Avanti West Coast

The following services will be diverted via Bescot, extending journey times between London Euston and Wolverhampton:

The 08:01, 08:33, and 09:07 Wolverhampton to London Euston services.

The 09:07 Birmingham New Street to Glasgow Central service.

Transport for Wales

The 08:09 Shrewsbury to Birmingham International service will terminate at Wolverhampton.

The 10:06 Birmingham International to Aberystwyth service will start from Wolverhampton at 10:41.

If you are travelling to / from Birmingham New Street / Birmingham International, you should travel on alternative services provided by other operators to complete your journey.

West Midlands Railway

The 08:13 Wolverhampton to Rugeley Trent Valley and 08:18 Wolverhampton to Walsall services will not call at stations between Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street and will terminate at Tame Bridge Parkway.

The 08:25 Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury service is retimed to depart from Birmingham New Street at 08:20 and will not call at Smethwick Galton Bridge.

The 08:28 Birmingham New Street to Wolverhampton service will not run.

The 08:40 Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Street service is retimed to depart from Wolverhampton at 09:32 and will not call at Smethwick Galton Bridge.

The 09:11 Birmingham New Street to Wolverhampton service is retimed to depart from Birmingham New Street at 09:04 and will not call at stations between Birmingham New Street and Wolverhampton.

The 09:18 Wolverhampton to Walsall service will not run.

The 09:32 Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Street service is retimed to depart from Birmingham New Street at 09:28 and will not call at Smethwick Galton Bridge.

Rail replacement buses will operate between Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street calling at intermediate stations (including Smethwick Galton Bridge) to complement these service alterations.

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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 Port Talbot Parkway and Llanelli, closing all lines.

Great Western Railway:

Buses will replace trains between Port Talbot Parkway and Neath / Swansea. A few buses will run between Port Talbot Parkway and Carmarthen.

Transport for Wales:

Buses will replace train services all day on Sunday between Cardiff Central / Port Talbot Parkway and Llanelli via Swansea.

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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 some lines.

Buses will replace train services between Llandudno Junction and Blaenau Ffestiniog until approximately 16:00 on Sunday.

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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 Newport area, closing some lines.

Monday to Thursday:

The 19:30 Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central service will have extended journey times between Abergavenny and Cardiff Central.

The 20:30 Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central and 22:20 Crewe to Cardiff Central services will have extended journey times between Cwmbran and Cardiff Central.

The 21:11 Maesteg to Ebbw Vale Town service will run direct between Cardiff Central and Pye Corner and will no longer call at Newport.

The 22:10 Cardiff Central to Crewe service will run later than usual between Newport and Crewe.

Tuesday to Friday:

The 00:30 Cardiff Central to Hereford service will run later than usual between Newport and Hereford.

The 04:33 Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly service will depart Cardiff Central earlier at 04:19, and Nepwort at 04:37, and will run as normal from Cwmbran onwards.

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

The 20:35 Milford Haven to Cardiff Central service will divert between Bridgend and Cardiff Central via Barry, resulting in extended journey times.

The 22:30 Cardiff Central to Swansea service will depart later than usual at 22:34, and diverting between Cardiff Central and Pontyclun via Ninian Park resulting in extended journey times.

The 22:51 Aberdare to Cardiff Central service will divert between Radyr and Cardiff Central via Cardiff Queen Street and will not call at Danescourt, Fairwater, or Waun-gron Park. A replacement bus service will run from Radyr to Cardiff Central, calling at all stations via Danescourt.

The 23:18 Cardiff Central to Swansea service will divert between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Barry. A replacement bus service will run from Cardiff Central to Bridgend via Pontyclun, calling at all stations.

The 23:24 Cardiff Central to Maesteg service will not run. A replacement bus service will run from Cardiff Central to Maesteg, calling at all stations.

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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 Warrington Bank Quay and Manchester Piccadilly, closing some lines.

Monday to Thursday

The 21:09 Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly service will terminate at Chester. A replacement bus service will run from Chester to Manchester Piccadilly, and will not call at Warrington Bank Quay.

The 21:52 Chester to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Warrington Bank Quay. A replacement bus service will run from Warrington Bank Quay to Manchester Piccadilly.

The 23:20 Manchester Airport to Rhyl service will start from Chester at 00:40. A replacement bus service will run from Manchester Piccadilly to Rhyl.

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.

The 03:51 Chester to Manchester Airport will not run. A replacement bus service will run from Chester to Manchester Piccadilly.

The 05:25 Manchester Airport to Llandudno service will start from Warrington Bank Quay. A replacement bus service will run from Manchester Piccadilly to Warrington Bank Quay.

You should use alternative services between Manchester Airport and Manchester Piccadilly to complete your journey.

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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 Holyhead / Llandudno Junction and Rhyl, closing some lines.

Monday to Thursday

The 18:31 Holyhead to Crewe service will terminate at Chester. An additional train service will run from Chester to Crewe, departing at 20:23.

The 19:38 Cardiff Central to Holyhead service will terminate at Rhyl. A replacement bus service will run from Rhyl to Holyhead.

The 21:21 Crewe to Holyhead service will run earlier than usual from Flint to Rhyl, terminating at Rhyl. A replacement bus service will run from Rhyl to Holyhead.

The 21:49 Llandudno to Crewe service will depart earlier than usual at Llandudno Junction, Colwyn Bay, and Abergele & Pensarn. These stations will be served by the 20:44 Chester to Holyhead service.

Tuesday to Friday

The 00:40 Chester to Holyhead service (originally the 23:20 Manchester Airport to Holyhead service) will terminate at Rhyl. A replacement bus service will run from Rhyl to Holyhead.

The 04:37 Llandudno Junction to Crewe service will start from Rhyl at 04:55. A replacement bus service will run from Llandudno Junction to Rhyl calling at all stations.

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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 Port Talbot Parkway and Swansea, closing all lines.

Great Western Railway:

Buses will replace trains between Port Talbot Parkway and Swansea / Carmarthen.

Transport for Wales:

Buses will replace trains between Port Talbot Parkway and Swansea.

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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 Queen Street and Cardiff Bay, closing all lines.

No trains will run between Cardiff Queen Street and Cardiff Bay.

During the day, you can use Cardiff Bus services to complete your journey.

Replacement buses will run between Cardiff Central and Cardiff Bay after 20:15, when Cardiff Bus services stop running.

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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 Cardiff area, closing some lines during the week.

As a result:

• The 06:08 Cardiff Central to Pontypridd service will not run. You should travel on alternative services
• The 23:24 Pontypridd to Cardiff Central service will not run. A replacement bus will run from Pontypridd 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 Chester and Manchester Piccadilly, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

Between 21:45 and 05:30 each night, buses will replace trains between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly.

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

Additionally on Tuesday to Friday mornings:

• The 04:55 Chester to Manchester Airport service will be amended to start at 05:00, and will terminate at Manchester Oxford Road
• The 06:25 Manchester Airport to Llandudno service will start from Manchester Oxford Road at 06:48

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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 Wrexham Central and Bidston, closing all lines.

Buses replace trains between Wrexham Central and Bidston.

Please note that buses will run to / from Birkenhead North, calling at Bidston.

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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 Newtown and Aberystwyth, closing all lines.

From the beginning of the day on Monday until 09:00 on Friday, buses will replace trains between:

• Newtown and Aberystwyth
• Machynlleth and Pwllheli

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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 Barry Island, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

As a result:

• The 22:49 Barry Island to Ystrad Mynach service will terminate at Cardiff Central, with a replacement bus running from Cardiff Central to Ystrad Mynach
• The 23:30 Cardiff Central to Barry Island service will be replaced by a bus
• The 23:36 Penarth to Cardiff Central service will be amended to run earlier than usual, at 23:23

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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 Maesteg, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

As a result, the following trains will not run between Bridgend and Maesteg:

Monday to Thursday:

• The 22:10 Cardiff Central to Maesteg service
• The 23:24 Cardiff Central to Maesteg service

Tuesday to Friday:

• The 06:11 Maesteg to Ebbw Vale Town service

Replacement buses will run between Bridgend and Maesteg.

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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 Newtown and Aberystwyth, closing all lines after 18:00 on Friday.

Buses will replace trains between Newtown and Machynlleth.

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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 Whitland, closing all lines.

The 17:30 Manchester Piccadilly to Milford Haven will terminate at Swansea. A replacement bus will run from Swansea to Milford Haven.

The 18:51 Cardiff Central to Pembroke Dock will terminate at Swansea. A replacement bus will run between Swansea and Pembroke Dock.

The 20:55 Swansea to Milford Haven will be replaced by a bus.

The 22:26 Pembroke Dock to Carmarthen will be replaced by a bus.

The 22:30 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen will terminate at Llanelli. A replacement bus will run between Llanelli and Carmarthen.

The 22:40 Swansea to Carmarthen will be replaced by a bus.

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

The 23:20 Milford Haven to Carmarthen will be replaced by a bus.

The 23:45 Swansea to Carmarthen will be replaced by a bus.

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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 and Wrexham General, closing all lines.

Avanti West Coast:

Buses will replace trains between Wrexham General and Chester.

Transport for Wales:

Buses will replace trains between Shrewsbury and Chester via Wrexham General.

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:

No trains will run between Swansea and Carmarthen.

Replacement buses will run between Swansea and Carmarthen. On Saturday these will be operated by Transport for Wales, and on Sunday they will be operated by Great Western Railway.

Transport for Wales:

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

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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 Newtown and Machynlleth, closing all lines.

From 18:00 on Friday 21 March until the end of service on Wednesday 2 April, no trains will run between Newtown and Machynlleth.

Buses will replace trains between Shrewsbury and Machynlleth.

A reduced and amended service will run between Shrewsbury and Newtown.

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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 Hereford and Newport, closing all lines late on Sunday evening.

As a result:

• The 20:30 Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central service will terminate at Hereford. A replacement bus will run from Hereford to Cardiff Central
• The 22:08 Swansea to Hereford service will terminate at Newport. A replacement bus will run from Newport to Hereford

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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 19:42 Llandudno to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Warrington Bank Quay. A replacement bus will run from Warrington Bank Quay to Manchester Piccadilly. You should travel on alternative services between Manchester Airport and Manchester Piccadilly.

The 21:09 Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly service will terminate at Chester for a replacement bus onward to Manchester Piccadilly.

The 21:52 Chester to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Warrington Bank Quay. A replacement bus will run from Warrington Bank Quay to Manchester Piccadilly. You should travel on alternative services between Manchester Airport and Manchester Piccadilly.

The 22:01 Chester to Liverpool Lime Street service will be replaced by a bus between Chester and Liverpool South Parkway. You should use alternative services between Liverpool South Parkway and Liverpool Lime Street.

The 22:25 Manchester Airport to Chester service will be replaced by a bus between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester. You should travel on alternative services between Manchester Airport and Manchester Piccadilly.

The 23:20 Manchester Airport to Holyhead service will start from Chester. A replacement bus will run between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester.

The 23:22 Liverpool Lime Street to Chester service will be replaced by a bus between Liverpool South Parkway and Chester. You should use other train services between Liverpool Lime Street and Liverpool South Parkway.

Tuesday to Friday:

The 00:26 Manchester Piccadilly to Chester service will not run, and will be replaced by a bus.

The 05:25 Manchester Airport to Llandudno service will start from Warrington Bank Quay at 06:21. A replacement bus will run from Manchester Airport at 04:39 to Warrington Bank Quay, connecting with the 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 overnight between Pye Corner and Ebbw Vale Town, closing some lines.

The 22:13 and 23:08 Cardiff Central to Ebbw Vale Town services will be replaced with bus services each evening.

The 23:13 Ebbw Vale Town to Cardiff Central, will also be replaced by a bus.

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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 before 13:25.

Before 13:25, 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 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 Penarth / Barry Island / Bridgend via Barry, closing all lines.

As a result, buses will replace train services between Cardiff Central and Penarth / Barry Island / Bridgend via Barry all week.

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 Crewe and Shrewsbury, closing some lines.

As a result, the 05:20 Crewe to Shrewsbury service will not run. A replacement bus service will run from Crewe to Shrewsbury, calling at all stations.

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

You can find the pick-up and 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.

Major engineering work is taking place at Cardiff Queen Steet, closing all lines.

No trains will run to / from / via Cardiff Queen Street. The ticket office will remain open at the station.

Replacement buses will run between:

• Cardiff Central and Radyr via Cardiff Queen Street / Cathays / Llandaf
• Cardiff Central and Penarth (Friday and Saturday only, trains run as normal on Sunday)
• Cardiff Central and Cardiff Bay via Cardiff Queen Street (late night / early morning only)
• Radyr and Cardiff Bay (Sunday only)
• Cardiff Central and Caerphilly, Ystrad Mynach, Bargoed and Rhymney

Trains to / from Treherbert / Aberdare / Merthyr Tydfil will be retimed at Cardiff Central, and will be diverted to not call at Cardiff Queen Street, Cathays or Llandaf.

A reduced and amended service will run between Cardiff Central and Pontypridd.

Ticket acceptance:

You can use your ticket on:

Cardiff Bus between Cardiff city centre and Cardiff Bay (route 6) during the day. For early morning / late night journeys, you can use replacement buses (see above).

Cardiff Bus between Cardiff city centre and Coryton (routes 21 and 23) on Friday and Saturday. No trains run on Sunday to / from Coryton, and no ticket acceptance will be in place on Sunday.

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.

You can plan your journey on local 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 between Ebbw Vale Town and Cardiff Central, closing some lines.

The following services are affected:

• The 21:11 Maesteg to Ebbw Vale Town service will terminate at Cardiff Central. A replacement bus service will run from Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town.
• The 22:07 Maesteg to Ebbw Vale Town service will terminate at Cardiff Central. A replacement bus service will run from Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town.
• The 23:13 Ebbw Vale Town to Cardiff Central service will not run. A replacement bus service will run from Ebbw Vale Town 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 in the Newport area, closing some lines.

As a result, some services between Hereford and Newport will run to an amended timetable, with extended journey times up to 20 minutes later than usual.

Check before you travel:

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

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

As a result, from approximately 22:20 until the end of service Monday to Thursday evenings, no Transport for Wales trains will run between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Pontyclun.

Services between Cardiff Central and Carmarthen / Pembroke Dock / Milford Haven / Fishguard Harbour will be diverted between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Barry (along the Vale of Glamorgan line).

Replacement bus services will run between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Pontyclun, calling at all stops.

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 overnight between Crewe and Chester, closing some lines.

Tuesday to Thursday:

• The 21:24 Cardiff Central to Chester service will divert between Shrewsbury and Chester via Wrexham General. This service will not call at Yorton, Wem, Prees, Whitchurch, Wrenbury, Nantwich, or Crewe. A replacement bus service will run between Shrewsbury and Chester, calling at all stations.
• The 23:30 Crewe to Chester service will not run. A replacement bus service will run from Crewe to Chester instead.

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, departing at 03:39.

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.