Engineering work is taking place between Newport and Cardiff Central closing 2 out of 4 lines.

Both days trains will be retimed between Newport and Cardiff Central to run earlier / later by up to 10 minutes and the following alterations will also apply:

Great Western Railway

Trains from London Paddington to Swansea / Carmarthen / Pembroke Dock will have journey times extended by up to 5 minutes after leaving Newport.

Trains from Pembroke Dock / Carmarthen / Swansea to London Paddington will depart stations to Bridgend 10 minutes earlier than normal and will be diverted via, but not calling at Ninian Park. 

Some trains will not run between Newport and Cardiff Central. Customers should use other trains between Newport and Cardiff Central to complete their journey.

The 06:59 Swansea to London Paddington will start from Bristol Parkway. Customers should use alternative trains between Swansea and Bristol Parkway to connect with the train.

Transport for Wales

Trains between Holyhead and Cardiff Central will run between Holyhead and Shrewsbury only. Customers should use alternative trains between Shrewsbury and Cardiff Central.

Check before you travel:

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

Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Carmarthen until 08:50, closing some lines.

The 07:10 Cardiff Central to Pembroke Dock is replaced by a bus between Cardiff Central and Carmarthen.

Check before you travel:

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

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

Bicycles are not allowed on rail replacement bus services at any time, unless fully folded. More travel advice for your replacement bus journey is available by selecting the Train Operating Company you are travelling with here.

Engineering work is taking place between Llandudno Junction and Holyhead, closing all lines each night from 23:00 until 04:20 Thursday morning.

Tuesday & Wednesday

21:36 Crewe to Holyhead will terminate at Llandudno Junction. A bus will operate from Llandudno Junction to Holyhead.

19:34 Cardiff Central to Holyhead will terminate at Llandudno Junction. A bus will operate from Llandudno Junction to Holyhead.

22:52 Birmingham New Street to Holyhead will terminate at Llandudno Junction. A bus will run from Llandudno Junction to Holyhead.

Wednesday & Thursday

05:14 Holyhead to Manchester Piccadilly will start from Llandudno Junction. A bus will run from Holyhead and Llandudno Junction.

Check before you travel:

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

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

Bicycles are not allowed on rail replacement bus services at any time, unless fully folded. More travel advice for your replacement bus journey is available by selecting the Train Operating Company you are travelling with here.

Engineering work is taking place overnight, starting at 22:50 each evening, between Crewe and Manchester Piccadilly closing all lines.

Northern

From Monday to Thursday inclusive:

• 22:01 Manchester Piccadilly to Crewe service will terminate at Alderley Edge, a bus will run from Alderley Edge to Crewe.
• 23:01 Manchester Piccadilly to Alderley Edge service will terminate at Stockport, a bus will run from Stockport to Alderley Edge
• 23:12 Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly service will start from Stockport. A bus will run from Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly, starting at 23:12
• 23:38 Manchester Piccadilly to Crewe service will terminate at Stockport, a bus will run from Stockport to Crewe.

From Tuesday to Friday (early morning) inclusive:

00:44 Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly will start from Manchester Airport, A bus will run from Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly, calling at Manchester Airport.

Transport for Wales

From Monday to Thursday inclusive:

• 20:17 Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly service will terminate at Crewe. Replacement road transport will run between Crewe and Manchester Piccadilly.
• 22:35 Manchester Piccadilly to Crewe service will be diverted between Stockport and Crewe via an alternative route, and will not call at Wilmslow. Replacement road transport will run between Stockport and Crewe calling at Wilmslow. 

Check before you travel:

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

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

Bicycles are not allowed on rail replacement bus services at any time, unless fully folded. More travel advice for your replacement bus journey is available by selecting the Train Operating Company you are travelling with here.

Engineering work is taking place between Radyr and Merthyr Tydfil / Aberdare overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning, closing all lines.

As a result:

• The 21:55 Barry Island to Merthyr Tydfil service will terminate at Pontypridd. A replacement bus will run between Pontypridd and Merthyr Tydfil.
• The 21:42 Bridgend to Aberdare service will terminate at Pontypridd. A replacement bus will run between Pontypridd and Aberdare.
• The 22:45 Barry Island to Pontypridd service will terminate at Radyr. A replacement bus will run between Radyr and Pontypridd.

Check before you travel:

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

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

Bicycles are not allowed on rail replacement bus services at any time, unless fully folded. More travel advice for your replacement bus journey is available by selecting the Train Operating Company you are travelling with here.

Engineering work is taking place in the Swansea area, closing some lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

Monday to Thursday:

• The 19:31 Manchester Piccadilly to Fishguard Harbour service will be retimed and diverted, and will be unable to call at stations between Baglan and Gowerton (inclusive). A replacement bus will run between Port Talbot Parkway and Carmarthen, calling at all stations.

Tuesday to Friday:

• The 00:13 Swansea to Carmarthen service will start from Llanelli earlier than usual at 23:59, and will run earlier than usual to Carmarthen. A replacement bus will run between Swansea and Carmarthen.
• The 02:59 Carmarthen to Swansea service will be replaced by a bus.
• The 04:53 Carmarthen to Llandovery service will start earlier than usual at 04:51, and will be diverted.
• The 05:03 Carmarthen to Manchester Piccadilly service will start earlier than usual at 04:59, and will be diverted.
• The 05:45 Swansea to Pembroke Dock service will start from Llanelli at 06:04. A replacement bus will run from Swansea at 05:30 to Llanelli.
• The 06:04 Swansea to Crewe service will start from Llanelli at 06:25. A replacement bus will run from Swansea at 05:50 to Llanelli.

Check before you travel:

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

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

Bicycles are not allowed on rail replacement bus services at any time, unless fully folded. More travel advice for your replacement bus journey is available by selecting the Train Operating Company you are travelling with here.

Engineering work is taking place between Radyr and Treherbert / Aberdare / Merthyr Tydfil, closing all lines.

Buses will replace trains between Radyr and Treherbert / Aberdare / Merthyr Tydfil until 12:30.

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

Bicycles are not allowed on rail replacement bus services at any time, unless fully folded. More travel advice for your replacement bus journey is available by selecting the Train Operating Company you are travelling with here.

Engineering work is taking place overnight at various locations closing various lines from Monday to Thursday between 23:00 and 05:00 finishing at 05:00 Friday morning.

Monday to Thursday

• 22:15 Maesteg to Gloucester will terminate at Newport. Replacement road transport will run between Newport and Gloucester.
• 20:38 / 21:38 Merthyr Tydfil to Bridgend will terminate at Cardiff Central. Replacement road transport will run from Cardiff Central to Bridgend.
• 21:52 Aberdare to Penarth will terminate at Cardiff Central. Replacement road transport will run from Cardiff Central to Penarth.
• 22:42 Bridgend to Cardiff Central will not run. Replacement road transport service between Bridgend and Cardiff.
• 23:14 Radyr to Barry Island will terminate at Cardiff Central. Replacement road transport will run between Cardiff Central and Barry Island.
• 23:26 Penarth to Cardiff Central will not run. Replacement road transport will run between Penarth and Cardiff Central.

Tuesday to Friday

• 05:15 Barry Island to Caerphilly will start from Cardiff Central. Replacement road transport will run between Barry Island and Cardiff Central departing Barry Island at 04:51.

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

Bicycles are not allowed on rail replacement bus services at any time, unless fully folded. More travel advice for your replacement bus journey is available by selecting the Train Operating Company you are travelling with here.

Engineering work is taking place between Shrewsbury and Crewe after 22:00, closing all lines.

As a result:

• The 21:08 Birmingham International to Chester is diverted via Wrexham. A replacement bus will run from Shrewsbury to Crewe.
• The 21:12 Cardiff Central to Chester service is diverted to run via Wrexham. A replacement bus will run between Shrewsbury and Crewe.
• The 23:00 Chester to Shrewsbury service will start later than usual at 23:22 and is diverted to run via Wrexham. A replacement bus will run from Chester to Crewe, and also from Crewe to Shrewsbury.

Check before you travel:

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

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

Bicycles are not allowed on rail replacement bus services at any time, unless fully folded. More travel advice for your replacement bus journey is available by selecting the Train Operating Company you are travelling with here.

Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Penarth / Bridgend, closing all lines until 09:50.

Until, 09:50, replacement buses will run between Cardiff Central and Barry Island / Bridgend. Customers travelling to / from Penarth should use Cardiff bus services 92 / 94.

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

Bicycles are not allowed on rail replacement bus services at any time, unless fully folded. More travel advice for your replacement bus journey is available by selecting the Train Operating Company you are travelling with here.

Engineering work is taking place between Ebbw Vale Town and Cardiff Central, closing all lines.

As a result, buses will replace trains between Ebbw Vale Town and Cardiff Central.

Check before you travel:

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

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

Bicycles are not allowed on rail replacement bus services at any time, unless fully folded. More travel advice for your replacement bus journey is available by selecting the Train Operating Company you are travelling with here.

Engineering work is taking place between Hereford and Newport, closing all lines from approximately 22:40.

The 20:30 Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central service will be replaced by a bus between Hereford and Cardiff Central.

The 21:15 Carmarthen to Hereford service will be replaced by a bus between Cardiff Central and Hereford.

Check before you travel:

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

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

Bicycles are not allowed on rail replacement bus services at any time, unless fully folded. More travel advice for your replacement bus journey is available by selecting the Train Operating Company you are travelling with here.

Engineering work is taking place between Chester and Warrington Bank Quay after 23:25 each night.

The 20:43 Llandudno Junction to Manchester Piccadilly will terminate at Chester.  A replacement bus will run between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly.  

The 21:06 Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly will terminate at Chester.  A replacement bus will run between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly. 

The 23:23 Liverpool Lime Street to Chester will not run.  A replacement bus will run between Liverpool Lime Street and Chester. 

The 22:30 Chester to Liverpool Lime Street will not run.  A replacement bus will run between Chester and Liverpool Lime Street. 

The 23:14 Manchester Piccadilly to Chester will not run.  A replacement bus will run between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester. 

Tuesday to Friday

The 00:32 Manchester Piccadilly to Chester will not run.  A replacement bus will run between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester.

The 03:36 Chester to Manchester Airport will start from Crewe at 03:49. A replacement bus will run between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly.

Check before you travel:

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

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

Bicycles are not allowed on rail replacement bus services at any time, unless fully folded. More travel advice for your replacement bus journey is available by selecting the Train Operating Company you are travelling with here.

Engineering work is taking place between Warrington Bank Quay and Manchester after 23:50 each night.

The 19:30 Manchester Piccadilly to Fishguard Harbour will leave Cardiff Central later and be diverted by the Vale of Glamorgan line.  A replacement bus will run between Cardiff Central and Bridgend, connecting back into train to Fishguard Harbour train. 

The 21:06 Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly will terminate at Warrington Bank Quay.  A replacement bus will run between Warrington Bank Quay and Manchester Piccadilly. 

The 00:32 Manchester Piccadilly to Chester will not run and is replaced by a bus.

The 02:37 Fishguard Harbour to Carmarthen train will start later at 03:14.

Check before you travel:

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

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

Bicycles are not allowed on rail replacement bus services at any time, unless fully folded. More travel advice for your replacement bus journey is available by selecting the Train Operating Company you are travelling with here.

Engineering work is taking place between Ebbw Vale Town and Cardiff Central, closing all lines.

As a result, buses will replace trains between Ebbw Vale Town and Cardiff Central.

Check before you travel:

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

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

Bicycles are not allowed on rail replacement bus services at any time, unless fully folded. More travel advice for your replacement bus journey is available by selecting the Train Operating Company you are travelling with here.

Engineering work is taking place between Shrewsbury and Broome / Newport, closing all lines.

As a result, buses will replace trains between:

• Shrewsbury and Broome.
• Shrewsbury and Newport.

Check before you travel:

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

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

Bicycles are not allowed on rail replacement bus services at any time, unless fully folded. More travel advice for your replacement bus journey is available by selecting the Train Operating Company you are travelling with here.

Engineering work is taking place between Newport and Hereford after 22:40 on Sunday evening, closing all lines.

As a result:

• The 20:30 Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central service will terminate at Hereford. A replacement bus will run between Hereford and Newport.
• The 21:15 Carmarthen to Hereford service will terminate at Cardiff Central. A replacement bus will run between Cardiff Central and Hereford.

Check before you travel:

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

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

Bicycles are not allowed on rail replacement bus services at any time, unless fully folded. More travel advice for your replacement bus journey is available by selecting the Train Operating Company you are travelling with here.

Engineering work is taking place between Newport and Cardiff Central, and also in the Cardiff area, closing lines throughout the day.

CrossCountry:

Buses replace trains between Newport and Cardiff Central.

Great Western Railway:

Replacement buses will run between Newport and Cardiff Central / Bridgend

Transport for Wales:

Buses replace trains between Newport and Cardiff Central.

Until 12:30:

Services to / from Swansea (and beyond) will be amended to start / terminate at Bridgend instead of Cardiff Central. A replacement bus service will run between Bridgend and Cardiff Central.

Until 12:40:

Services between Rhymney / Ystrad Mynach and Cardiff Central will be replaced by buses, and services to / from Barry Island / Bridgend will be amended to run to / from Ninian Park. Replacement buses will run between Cogan and Cardiff Central.

Check before you travel:

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

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

Bicycles are not allowed on rail replacement bus services at any time, unless fully folded. More travel advice for your replacement bus journey is available by selecting the Train Operating Company you are travelling with here.

Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Queen Street and Rhymney overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

As a result:

• The 22:35 Cardiff Central to Rhymney service will be replaced by a bus throughout.
• The 22:48 Penarth to Ystrad Mynach service will terminate at Cardiff Central. A replacement bus will run between Cardiff Central and Ystrad Mynach.

Check before you travel:

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

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

Bicycles are not allowed on rail replacement bus services at any time, unless fully folded. More travel advice for your replacement bus journey is available by selecting the Train Operating Company you are travelling with here.

Engineering work is taking place between Rhyl and Llandudno Junction overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning, closing all lines.

Monday to Thursday:

• The 19:34 Cardiff Central to Holyhead service will terminate at Rhyl. A replacement bus will run between Rhyl and Holyhead.
• The 21:36 Birmingham New Street to Holyhead service will terminate at Rhyl. A replacement bus will run between Rhyl and Holyhead.
• The 22:55 Birmingham New Street to Holyhead will terminate at Rhyl. A replacement bus will run between Rhyl and Holyhead. Customers for the 02:40 Holyhead to Dublin Ferry should travel on earlier trains.

Tuesday to Friday:

• The 04:25 Llandudno Junction to Crewe will start from Rhyl at 05:30. A replacement bus will run between Holyhead and Llandudno Junction. Customers travelling towards Crewe should use later services.
• The 04:38 Llandudno Junction to Crewe service will start from Rhyl at 04:57. Customers for stations between Llandudno Junction and Rhyl should use later services.

Check before you travel:

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

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

Bicycles are not allowed on rail replacement bus services at any time, unless fully folded. More travel advice for your replacement bus journey is available by selecting the Train Operating Company you are travelling with here.

Engineering work is taking place between Wrexham and Shrewsbury, closing lines overnight from Monday evening to Friday morning.

As a result:

• The 21:04 Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly service will start from Chester at 23:22. An additional train service will run at 21:04 from Birmingham International to Chester via Shrewsbury and Crewe. A replacement bus will run between Shrewsbury and Manchester Piccadilly.
• The 21:55 Wrexham Central to Bidston service will terminate at Wrexham General. A replacement bus will run between Wrexham General and Bidston.
• The 22:28 Chester to Wolverhampton service will start from Shrewsbury at 23:26. A replacement bus will run from Chester to Wolverhampton.
• The 22:56 Bidston to Wrexham General service will be replaced by a bus throughout.
• The 23:37 Shrewsbury to Chester service will be replaced by a bus throughout.

Check before you travel:

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

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

Bicycles are not allowed on rail replacement bus services at any time, unless fully folded. More travel advice for your replacement bus journey is available by selecting the Train Operating Company you are travelling with here.

Engineering work is taking place between Barry and Bridgend overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning, closing some lines.

As a result, the 21:38 Merthyr Tydfil to Bridgend service will terminate at Barry. Replacement buses will run between Barry and Bridgend.

Check before you travel:

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

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

Bicycles are not allowed on rail replacement bus services at any time, unless fully folded. More travel advice for your replacement bus journey is available by selecting the Train Operating Company you are travelling with here.

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

As a result:

• The 21:42 Bridgend to Aberdare service will terminate at Cardiff Central. A replacement bus will run between Cardiff Central and Aberdare.
• The 22:38 Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Central service will terminate at Pontypridd. A replacement bus will run between Pontypridd and Cardiff Central.
• The 22:44 Barry Island to Pontypridd service will terminate at Cardiff Central. A replacement bus will run between Cardiff Central and Pontypridd.
• The 22:55 Cardiff Central to Radyr service will be replaced by a bus throughout.
• The 23:14 Radyr to Barry Island service will be replaced by a bus throughout.

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

Bicycles are not allowed on rail replacement bus services at any time, unless fully folded. More travel advice for your replacement bus journey is available by selecting the Train Operating Company you are travelling with here.

Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Pontypridd, closing all lines until 12:30.

Until 13:00, buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central and Pontypridd.

Check before you travel:

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

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

Bicycles are not allowed on rail replacement bus services at any time, unless fully folded. More travel advice for your replacement bus journey is available by selecting the Train Operating Company you are travelling with here.

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

As a result:

• The 20:17 Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly service will terminate at Crewe. A replacement bus will run from Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly.
• The 22:36 Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury service will be diverted to run via Stoke-on-Trent. A replacement bus will run between Stockport, Wilmslow and Crewe.

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

Bicycles are not allowed on rail replacement bus services at any time, unless fully folded. More travel advice for your replacement bus journey is available by selecting the Train Operating Company you are travelling with here.

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

CrossCountry

Buses will replace trains between Newport and Cardiff Central, taking approximately 40 minutes.

Great Western Railway

Buses will replace trains between Newport, Cardiff Central and Bridgend. Please allow for an extended journey time of up to 50 minutes.

Some Great Western Railway services will also be amended to start from / terminate at Bristol Temple Meads or Bristol Parkway.

On Sunday night, some buses will be extended to Swansea.

Transport for Wales

Buses replace trains between Newport and Cardiff Central.

Until 12:30:

Services to / from Swansea (and beyond) will be amended to start / terminate at Bridgend instead of Cardiff Central. A replacement bus service will run between Bridgend and Cardiff Central.

Until 12:40:

Services between Rhymney / Ystrad Mynach and Cardiff Central will be replaced by buses, and services to / from Barry Island / Bridgend will be amended to run to / from Ninian Park. Replacement buses will run between Cogan and Cardiff Central.

Check before you travel:

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

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

Bicycles are not allowed on rail replacement bus services at any time, unless fully folded. More travel advice for your replacement bus journey is available by selecting the Train Operating Company you are travelling with here.

Project Information:

Network Rail are electrifying the line between London and Cardiff - a major part of the Railway Upgrade Plan. This will result in the introduction of bi-mode trains - trains that can run on electric and diesel - providing extra seats and faster services for thousands of passengers and a quieter and greener environment for lineside neighbours.

The South Wales Mainline runs from the Severn Tunnel in Monmouthshire, through Newport, Cardiff, Bridgend, Port Talbot, Neath and Swansea.

Engineering work is taking place between Crewe and Chester from 23:30 each night, closing all lines.

Monday - Thursday

The following alterations will be in place:

• 21:17 Cardiff Central to Chester will terminate at Shrewsbury. Customers travelling to Chester should use the 23:40 Shrewsbury to Chester and customers travelling to Crewe should catch the 23:27.
• 22:52 Birmingham New Street to Holyhead will terminate at Crewe at 00:10. Replacement road transport will operate between Crewe and Chester.
• 23:30 Crewe to Chester will depart earlier at 23:06.

Tuesday - Friday

The following alterations will be in place:

• An addition service will operate between Chester and Holyhead at 00:40.
• 05:45 Chester to Wrexham General will run later at 05:51.
• 04:22 Chester to Birmingham New Street will start from Crewe at 04:59. Replacement road transport will operate between Chester and Crewe at 03:50.
• 04:50 Crewe to Milford Haven will start at Shrewsbury. An additional 04:50 Crewe to Shrewsbury service will run.
• 04:59 Chester to Crewe will depart later at 05:30.

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

Bicycles are not allowed on rail replacement bus services at any time, unless fully folded. More travel advice for your replacement bus journey is available by selecting the Train Operating Company you are travelling with here.

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

Buses will replace trains between Newport and Shrewsbury all day.

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

Bicycles are not allowed on rail replacement bus services at any time, unless fully folded. More travel advice for your replacement bus journey is available by selecting the Train Operating Company you are travelling with here.

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

As a result of this, trains will be diverted via Northwich with replacement road transport operating between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly.

Check before you travel:

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

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

Bicycles are not allowed on rail replacement bus services at any time, unless fully folded. More travel advice for your replacement bus journey is available by selecting the Train Operating Company you are travelling with here.

Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Penarth / Barry Island / Bridgend overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning, closing all lines.

Monday to Thursday:

After 23:15, buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central and Penarth / Barry Island / Bridgend.

Tuesday to Friday:

The 05:15 Barry Island to Caerphilly service will start from Cardiff Central. A replacement bus will run from Barry Island at 04:51 to Cardiff Central to connect with this train.

Check before you travel:

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

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

Bicycles are not allowed on rail replacement bus services at any time, unless fully folded. More travel advice for your replacement bus journey is available by selecting the Train Operating Company you are travelling with here.

Engineering work is taking place between Shrewsbury and Wrexham overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

As a result:

• The 21:06 Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly will run as normal to Shrewsbury, then divert via Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly. An additional train will run from Chester to Manchester Piccadilly at 23:22. A replacement bus will run from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadilly.
• The 21:57 Wrexham Central to Bidston service will terminate at Wrexham General. A replacement bus will run from Wrexham General to Bidston.
• The 22:28 Chester to Wolverhampton service will start from Shrewsbury. A replacement bus will run from Chester to Wolverhampton.
• The 22:56 Bidston to Wrexham General will be replaced by a bus throughout.
• The 23:37 Shrewsbury to Chester services will be replaced by a bus throughout.

Check before you travel:

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

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

Bicycles are not allowed on rail replacement bus services at any time, unless fully folded. More travel advice for your replacement bus journey is available by selecting the Train Operating Company you are travelling with here.

Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Bridgend / Barry / Penarth, closing some lines.

On Sunday until 09:50, buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central and Penarth / Barry Island and also between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via the Vale of Glamorgan.

Check before you travel:

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

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

Bicycles are not allowed on rail replacement bus services at any time, unless fully folded. More travel advice for your replacement bus journey is available by selecting the Train Operating Company you are travelling with here.

Engineering work is taking place between Newport and Gloucester, closing some lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

As a result, the 22:15 Maesteg to Gloucester service will terminate at Newport. A replacement bus will run between Newport and Gloucester.

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

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

Bicycles are not allowed on rail replacement bus services at any time, unless fully folded. More travel advice for your replacement bus journey is available by selecting the Train Operating Company you are travelling with here.

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

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

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

Bicycles are not allowed on rail replacement bus services at any time, unless fully folded. More travel advice for your replacement bus journey is available by selecting the Train Operating Company you are travelling with here.

Engineering work is taking place on the Ebbw Vale Line, closing the line after 21:30 each night.

As a result of the line closure, buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town.

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

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

Bicycles are not allowed on rail replacement bus services at any time, unless fully folded. More travel advice for your replacement bus journey is available by selecting the Train Operating Company you are travelling with here.

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

Tuesday to Thursday evenings:

The 21:04 Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly will terminate at Chester. A replacement bus will run between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly.

The 23:14 Manchester Piccadilly to Chester service will be diverted to run on an alternative route. A replacement bus will run between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester.

Wednesday to Friday mornings:

The 00:32 Manchester Piccadilly to Chester service will be replaced by a bus.

The 03:34 Chester to Manchester Airport service will be amended to start at 03:46, will be diverted to run via Crewe and Styal, and will terminate at Manchester Piccadilly.

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

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

Bicycles are not allowed on rail replacement bus services at any time, unless fully folded. More travel advice for your replacement bus journey is available by selecting the Train Operating Company you are travelling with here.

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

Monday to Thursday:

• The 19:31 Manchester Piccadilly to Fishguard Harbour will be diverted, not calling at Swansea. A replacement bus will run from Neath to Carmarthen via Swansea.

Tuesday to Friday:

• The 02:59 Carmarthen to Swansea service now departs at 04:10. A replacement bus will run from Swansea to Carmarthen.

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

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

Bicycles are not allowed on rail replacement bus services at any time, unless fully folded. More travel advice for your replacement bus journey is available by selecting the Train Operating Company you are travelling with here.

Engineering work is taking place on the Ebbw Vale Line, closing the line until 13:35.

As a result of the line closure, buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town.

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

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

Bicycles are not allowed on rail replacement bus services at any time, unless fully folded. More travel advice for your replacement bus journey is available by selecting the Train Operating Company you are travelling with here.

Engineering work is taking place between Warrington Bank Quay and Manchester Piccadilly, closing some lines.

The 21:04 Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly service will be replaced by a bus between Warrington Bank Quay and Manchester Piccadilly.

The 00:32 Manchester Piccadilly to Chester service will be replaced by a bus.

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

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

Bicycles are not allowed on rail replacement bus services at any time, unless fully folded. More travel advice for your replacement bus journey is available by selecting the Train Operating Company you are travelling with here.

Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Bridgend, closing all lines from 22:20 each night.

Great Western Railway

The 21:15 and 22:45 London Paddington to Swansea services will be diverted via the Vale of Glamorgan extending journey times by up to 30 minutes.

Transport for Wales

The 19:31 Manchester Piccadilly to Fishguard Harbour service will be diverted via the Vale of Glamorgan. Replacement road transport will run from Cardiff Central to Bridgend to connect with the train.

The 02:37 Fishguard Harbour to Carmarthen service will be retimed to start later at 03:14.

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

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

Bicycles are not allowed on rail replacement bus services at any time, unless fully folded. More travel advice for your replacement bus journey is available by selecting the Train Operating Company you are travelling with here.

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

Trains between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester that usually run via Warrington Bank Quay will be diverted to run via Stockport and Northwich.

Buses will run between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester via Warrington Bank Quay calling at all stations usually called at by the train, except Manchester Oxford Road.

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

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

Bicycles are not allowed on rail replacement bus services at any time, unless fully folded. More travel advice for your replacement bus journey is available by selecting the Train Operating Company you are travelling with here.

Engineering work is taking place between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth, closing some lines from 23:00 each night (Monday to Thursday) until 05:45 each morning (Tuesday to Friday)

As a result, buses will replace trains between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth between these times.

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

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

Bicycles are not allowed on rail replacement bus services at any time, unless fully folded. More travel advice for your replacement bus journey is available by selecting the Train Operating Company you are travelling with here.

Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Llandaf / Rhymney each night, with various lines closed.

From approximately 23:15, trains will be diverted via the 'City Line' (through Fairwater).

From approximately 23:15, the Cardiff Bay shuttle service will not run.

Replacement road transport will be provided to run between Cardiff Central and Radyr, and also between Cardiff Queen Street and Cardiff Bay.

The 22:35 Cardiff Central to Rhymney service will be replaced by road transport throughout.

The 22:50 Penarth to Ystrad Mynach service will be replaced by road transport between Cardiff Central and Ystrad Mynach.

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

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

Bicycles are not allowed on rail replacement bus services at any time, unless fully folded. More travel advice for your replacement bus journey is available by selecting the Train Operating Company you are travelling with here.

Each night from 22:35 until the end of service, engineering work is taking place between Carmarthen and Fishguard Harbour 

Monday to Thursday, the 19:31 Manchester Piccadilly to Fishguard Harbour is replaced by a bus between Carmarthen and Fishguard Harbour.

Tuesday to Friday, the 02:37 Fishguard Harbour to Carmarthen is replaced by a bus throughout.    

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These changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel.

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

Bicycles are not allowed on rail replacement bus services at any time, unless fully folded. More travel advice for your replacement bus journey is available by selecting the Train Operating Company you are travelling with here.

Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Radyr, closing all lines until 12:20.

Replacement buses will run between Cardiff Central and Radyr via Cardiff Queen Street and Llandaf.

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

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

Bicycles are not allowed on rail replacement bus services at any time, unless fully folded. More travel advice for your replacement bus journey is available by selecting the Train Operating Company you are travelling with here.

Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Queen Street and Rhymney, closing all lines until 12:05.

As a result, buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central and Rhymney until 12:05.

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

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

Bicycles are not allowed on rail replacement bus services at any time, unless fully folded. More travel advice for your replacement bus journey is available by selecting the Train Operating Company you are travelling with here.

Engineering work is taking place between Crewe and Manchester Piccadilly, closing all lines after 22:50 on Monday - Thursday evenings.

• The 20:17 Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly service will terminate at Crewe. A replacement bus will run between Crewe and Manchester Piccadilly.
• The 22:36 Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury service will be diverted to run via Stoke-on-Trent. A replacement bus will run from Stockport to Crewe.

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

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

Bicycles are not allowed on rail replacement bus services at any time, unless fully folded. More travel advice for your replacement bus journey is available by selecting the Train Operating Company you are travelling with here.

Engineering work is taking place between Llandudno Junction and Holyhead overnight from Tuesday evening until Wednesday morning, closing all lines.

Tuesday:

• The 19:34 Cardiff Central to Holyhead service will terminate at Llandudno Junction. A replacement bus will run between Llandudno Junction and Holyhead.
• The 21:36 Crewe to Holyhead service will terminate at Llandudno Junction. A replacement bus will run between Llandudno Junction and Holyhead.
• The 22:52 Birmingham New Street to Holyhead service will terminate at Llandudno Junction. A replacement bus will run from Llandudno Junction to Holyhead.

Wednesday:

• The 05:14 Holyhead to Manchester Piccadilly service will start from Llandudno Junction at 05:46. A replacement bus will run from Holyhead earlier at 04:12 to Llandudno Junction to connect with this train.

Check before you travel:

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

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

Bicycles are not allowed on rail replacement bus services at any time, unless fully folded. More travel advice for your replacement bus journey is available by selecting the Train Operating Company you are travelling with here.