Engineering work is taking place between Swansea and Bridgend, closing some lines until approximately 08:40.

Great Western Railway

The 07:53 Swansea to London Paddington service will start from Cardiff Central. Buses will be provided to run between Swansea and Cardiff Central, departing at earlier times.

The 08:37 Swansea to London Paddington service will depart at the later time of 08:40.

Transport for Wales

It is not yet known how these services will be affected.

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Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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 Macclesfield / Heald Green and Stockport, closing all lines.

CrossCountry

From 22:35 on Saturday and all day Sunday, trains will be diverted via Heald Green, and will be unable to call at Stoke-on-Trent, Macclesfield and Stockport.

Buses will be provided to run between Stafford, Stoke-on-Trent, Macclesfield and Stockport.

East Midlands Railway

All day Sunday, trains will divert between Edale and Manchester Piccadilly, to run via Romiley. These trains will be unable to call at Stockport. Please allow for an extended journey time of up to 20 minutes.

If you are travelling to / from Stockport, buses will be provided between Stockport and Manchester Piccadilly.

Northern

From 22:35 on Saturday, buses will replace trains between Wilmslow / Macclesfield / Stoke-on-Trent and Manchester Piccadilly. Some trains will also be diverted via Heald Green.

On Sunday, trains between Manchester Piccadilly and Crewe will run via Heald Green. Other trains will run between Manchester Piccadilly and Stockport.

Buses will be provided between Stockport and Wilmslow. Buses will also be provided to run directly between Manchester Piccadilly and Stoke-on-Trent.

As a result of the engineering work, a reduced service will run between Manchester Airport and Manchester Oxford Road.

Buxton services will also be amended. Buses will replace trains between Stockport and Hazel Grove.

Virgin Trains

On Sunday, trains will be diverted to run via Crewe and Heald Green, and will be unable to call at Macclesfield and Stockport. Buses will be provided to run between Wilmslow and Macclesfield.

TransPennine Express and Transport for Wales

It is not yet known how TransPennine Express and Transport for Wales services will be affected.

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Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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 Barmouth / Harlech and Pwllheli late on Friday night, closing all lines.

The 19:04 Machynlleth to Pwllheli service will terminate at Harlech. A replacement bus will run from Harlech to Pwllheli.

The 21:48 Machynlleth to Pwllheli service will terminate at Barmouth. A replacement bus will run from Barmouth to Pwllheli.

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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 Cardiff Central area, closing some lines.

The 03:40 and 04:35 Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly services will start from Hereford. Replacement buses will run earlier between Cardiff Central and Hereford to connect with these trains.

The 05:37 Cheltenham Spa to Maesteg service will start from Cardiff Central. A replacement bus service will run from Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Central.

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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 via Pontyclun overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

As a result, the 23:17 Cardiff Central to Bridgend service will be replaced by a bus.

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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 via Warrington Bank Quay overnight, closing all lines from 23:10 until the end of service, Monday to Thursday.

After 23:10, trains between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester will be diverted to run on an alternative route, and will only call at Manchester Piccadilly and Chester.

Replacement buses will run between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester via Warrington Bank Quay, calling at all booked stations except Manchester Oxford Road. 

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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 Severn Tunnel Junction and Bridgend, closing various lines throughout the day.

CrossCountry

Buses will replace trains between Chepstow and Cardiff Central. 

Great Western Railway

A replacement bus service will operate between Bristol Parkway and Newport / Cardiff Central / Bridgend. 

Trains between Cardiff Central and Portsmouth Harbour are diverted to run between Bristol Parkway and Portsmouth Harbour.

Transport for Wales

Throughout the day buses will replace trains  Cwmbran / Ebbw Vale Town / Cheltenham Spa / Gloucester / Hereford and Cardiff Central. Some buses are extended to Bridgend / Swansea.

Valley Line services through Cardiff Central will run to a revised timetable.

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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 in the Newport area, closing some lines.

Buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central and Newport.

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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 until 15:50 between Newton and Aberystwyth / Tywyn and from 15:50 between Dovey Junction and Aberystwyth, closing the line.

Until 15:50 buses will replace trains between Newton and Aberystwyth / Tywyn.

From 15:50, buses will replace trains between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth.

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Engineering work is taking place each night from approximately 23:55 to 05:00, between Cardiff Central and Barry closing the line.

Buses will replace trains between Barry and Bridgend.

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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 each night, between Severn Tunnel Junction and Gloucester.

The 22:15 Maesteg to Gloucester is replaced by a bus between Severn Tunnel Junction and Gloucester.

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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  from approximately 00:01 to 08:15 Sunday morning, between Cardiff Central and Pye Corner / Newport closing the line.

Saturday

The 23:15 Hereford to Gloucester is replaced by a bus throughout

The 23:09 Gloucester to Cardiff Central is retimed to depart Gloucester at 22:32. A bus will also run between Gloucester and Cardiff Central departing Gloucester at 23:09 calling at all stations.

Sunday

The 07:18 Cardiff Central to Ebbw Vale Town is replaced by a bus between Cardiff Central and Pye Corner.

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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 each day from 00:01 to 04:00, between Shrewsbury and Crewe closing the line.

Buses will replace trains between Shrewsbury and Crewe.

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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 from approximately 22:40 until the end of service Monday morning, between Shrewsbury and Crewe closing the line.

Buses will replace trains between Shrewsbury and Crewe with some buses extended to Chester.

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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 via Pontyclun.

Great Western Railway:

Most services between London Paddington and Swansea / Carmarthen will be diverted to run on an alternative route, extending journey times by up to 25 minutes. Some services will be cancelled throughout.

Services running from Carmarthen / Swansea towards Cardiff Central / London Paddington will be retimed, and will run up to 25 minutes earlier than usual.

Transport for Wales:

Trains will be diverted between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Barry and will not call at stations via Pontyclun.

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

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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 various routes on the Transport for Wales network.

As a result of this, the following alterations will be in place:

• 23:09 Gloucester to Cardiff Central will be revised to depart earlier. A replacement bus service will operate at the usual time the train begins
• 07:18 Cardiff Central to Ebbw Vale will start at Pye Corner. A bus service will then operate between Pye Corner and Cardiff Central
• From 23:15, buses will replace trains between Hereford and Cardiff Central

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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 (finishing Friday morning) between Llantwit Major and Bridgend each night, closing all lines.

From approximately 21:00 each night, buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Barry.

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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 between Chester and Acton Grange, finishing on Friday at 04:15, closing various lines.

Buses will replace trains between Chester and Liverpool Lime Street / Manchester Piccadilly.

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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 via Pontyclun, closing all lines.

Great Western Railway:

Trains between London Paddington and Swansea / Carmarthen will be diverted between Cardiff Central and Bridgend extending journey times by up to 45 minutes.

The 14:58 & 16:55 Carmarthen to London Paddington services will be revised to start from Swansea.

The 19:03 Carmarthen to London Paddington will depart approximately 30 minutes earlier than normal.

Transport for Wales:

Trains between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Pontyclun will be replaced by road transport all day.

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Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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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 in the Newton-le-Willows area and also in and around Cardiff Central, closing some lines.

Some trains will run to an amended timetable. You may have to use replacement buses to complete your journey.

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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 Cardiff Central area, closing some lines on Sunday morning and evening. 

How will this engineering work affect train services?

Great Western Railway

The following changes will be in place:

• 07:53 Swansea to London Paddington will start from Cardiff Central. To allow customers to connect with the train at Cardiff Central, a direct bus service will run from Swansea to Cardiff. There will also be another bus in place from Neath to Cardiff Central, calling at Port Talbot Parkway and Bridgend.
• 20:45 and 21:33 London Paddington to Swansea will be diverted between Cardiff Central and Bridgend. This will extend journeys between Cardiff Central and Swansea by approximately 25 minutes.

Transport for Wales

During Sunday evening, the following changes will be in place:

• 20:30 Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central will terminate at Hereford. A replacement bus service will run between Hereford and Cardiff Central, calling at all intermediate stations.
• 21:15 Carmarthen to Hereford will terminate at Newport. A rail replacement bus service will run from Newport to Hereford, calling at all intermediate stations.

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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 Cardiff Central area, closing some lines.

As a result of this, passengers wishing to travel between Valley Line stations and Barry / Penarth will be required to change to a different train at Cardiff Central on to their destination.

The following alterations will also apply:

• All Rhymney to Cardiff Bay services will start / terminate at Heath High Level.
• Additional rail replacement bus services will operate between Cardiff Central and Radyr throughout the day.
• Additional rail replacement bus services will also operate between Cardiff Central and Caerphilly.
• A rail replacement bus service will operate instead of the 23:16 service between Cardiff Central and Ystrad Mynach.

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Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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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 each night from approximately 20:30 to the end of service, finishing early Saturday morning, at different locations on the Transport for Wales network, closing various lines.

Monday to Friday 

The 21:42 Bridgend to Aberdare train is replaced by a bus between Pontypridd and Aberdare.

From approximately 20:30 until the end of service, buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Barry.

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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 (finishing Friday morning) between Llantwit Major and Bridgend each night, closing all lines.

From approximately 21:00 each night, buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Barry.

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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 Carmarthen and Fishguard Harbour / Milford Haven / Pembroke Dock closing the line.

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

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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 Pontypridd until approximately 12:00, closing the line.

Buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central and Pontypridd.

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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 Carmarthen and Fishguard Harbour / Milford Haven / Pembroke Dock closing the line.

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

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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.

Transport for Wales

On Saturday, buses will replace trains between Bangor and Holyhead.

On Sunday, buses will replace trains between Rhyl / Llandudno Junction and Holyhead.

Virgin Trains

On Saturday, buses will replace trains between Bangor and Holyhead.

On Sunday, buses will replace trains between Chester / Rhyl / Llandudno Junction and Holyhead. 

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Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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 Bangor and Holyhead from 02:20 on Saturday until 04:15 on Monday and between Llandudno Junction and Bangor from 23:20 on Saturday until 04:15 on Monday, closing various lines.

Transport for Wales

On Saturday, replacement road transport will operate between Bangor and Holyhead.

On Sunday, replacement road transport will operate between Rhyl / Llandudno Junction and Holyhead.

Virgin Trains

On Saturday, replacement road transport will operate between Bangor and Holyhead.

On Sunday, replacement road transport will operate between Chester and Rhyl and between Rhyl / Llandudno Junction and Holyhead.

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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 Swansea and Carmarthen, closing lines until 16:40 on Sunday.

Great Western Railway:

Buses will replace trains between Swansea and Carmarthen.

Transport for Wales:

Buses will replace trains between Swansea and Llanelli, with some buses running between Swansea and Carmarthen. An amended train service will run between Llanelli and Carmarthen.

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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 Barmouth and Harlech, and in the Porthmadog area, closing all lines.

Buses will replace trains between Barmouth and Pwllheli.

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Engineering work is taking place over night / early morning at various locations on the Transport for Wales network.

Each night, the work is from 22:00 until 04:00 finishing at 04:00 Friday morning.

Monday to Thursday

The 22:15 Maesteg to Gloucester is replaced by a bus between Severn Tunnel Junction and Gloucester.

From 22:00 until the end of service, buses will replace trains between Wrexham General and:

• Birkenhead North
• Chester
• Manchester Piccadilly
• Wolverhampton

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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 Liverpool Lime Street and West Allerton / St Helens Central / Lea Green, closing all lines.

East Midlands Railway

Trains on the Liverpool Lime Street to Norwich route will terminate and start from Liverpool South Parkway, passengers should use Merseyrail services between Liverpool South Parkway and Liverpool City Centre.

London Northwestern Railway

Trains between London Euston / Birmingham International / Birmingham New Street and Liverpool Lime Street will run between London Euston / Birmingham International / Birmingham New Street and Crewe only.

Rail replacement buses will operate between Crewe and Liverpool South Parkway. Passengers are advised to travel on Merseyrail services between Liverpool South Parkway and Liverpool Central.

Northern

Buses will replace trains between:

• Liverpool Lime Street and St Helens Central
• Liverpool Lime Street and Earlestown / Newton-le-Willows
• Liverpool Lime Street and Hunts Cross

Customers travelling to / from Liverpool South Parkway should use Merseyrail services.

TransPennine Express

Buses will replace trains between Manchester Victoria and Liverpool Lime Street (direct). Customers travelling to / from Newton-le-Willows or Lea Green should use Northern train / bus services.

Transport for Wales

Trains will not run between Liverpool South Parkway and Liverpool Lime Street. Customers should use Merseyrail services between these stations.

Virgin Trains

Most trains between London Euston and Liverpool Lime Street will be diverted to run between London Euston and Warrington Bank Quay.

Buses will operate between Warrington Bank Quay and Liverpool Lime Street.

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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 via the Vale of Glamorgan, closing all lines.

Buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central and Penarth / Barry Island / Bridgend.

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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 some lines.

The 21:08 Birmingham International to Chester and the 21:12 Cardiff Central to Chester services will be diverted via Wrexham to Chester, not calling at stations between Shrewsbury and Chester via Crewe.

Road transport will run between Shrewsbury and Chester via Crewe.

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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 Bangor and Holyhead on Saturday and between Llandudno and Holyhead on Sunday, closing all lines.

On Saturday, buses will replace trains between Bangor and Holyhead.

On Sunday, buses will replace trains between Rhyl and Holyhead.

Some Virgin Trains services will not run between Chester and Holyhead. Customers will be able to use alternative trains to connect with rail replacement buses.

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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 Pwllheli and Barmouth, closing all lines.

All day, buses will replace trains between Pwllheli and Barmouth.

A fast bus service will run between Pwllheli and Barmouth calling at Porthmadog and Harlech, with another bus service calling at all stations.

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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 each night, finishing on Friday morning in the Swansea area, closing some lines.

The 00:20 Neath to Carmarthen and the 02:59 Carmarthen to Swansea services will be replaced by a buses.

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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 Barry and Aberthaw, closing the line after 20:30 each night.

Buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central and Bridgend / Barry Island.

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 Ebbw Vale Town until approximately 13:00, closing all lines.

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

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 Penarth and Bridgend, closing all lines.

Buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central and Penarth / Barry Island / 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 Ebbw Vale Town after 20:30 each night, closing the line.

Buses 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

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 between Chester and Acton Grange, closing various lines.

From approximately 22:00 buses will replace trains between Chester and Liverpool Lime Street / 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 Chester and Wrexham Central / Holyhead, closing various lines.

Saturday

Transport for Wales

Buses replace trains between Chester and Rhyl.

Virgin Trains

Virgin Trains are not affected by Saturdays engineering works.

Sunday

Transport for Wales

Buses will replace trains between Chester and Rhyl / Wrexham General. Buses will also replace trains between Wrexham and Rhyl.

Virgin Trains

Buses replace trains between Chester and Holyhead. These buses have yet to be uploaded into the system.

Check before you travel:

If you are travelling with Transport for Wales, please use the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

If you are travelling with Virgin Trains, 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 all week between Barmouth and Harlech / Porthmadog, closing all lines.

Buses will replace trains between Barmouth and Pwllheli.

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 Patchway and Cardiff Central, closing various lines throughout the weekend.

CrossCountry:

Buses will replace trains between Chepstow and Cardiff Central.

Great Western Railway:

All weekend, ALL train services between Bristol Temple Meads and Cardiff Central are diverted to terminate / start from Bristol Parkway.

On Saturday buses will replace trains between Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central.

On Sunday, buses will replace trains between Bristol Parkway and Newport (journey time 45 minutes) / Cardiff Central (journey time 70 minutes) / Bridgend (journey time 80 minutes).

Transport for Wales:

Buses replace trains between Cwmbran / Cheltenham Spa / Gloucester and Cardiff Central. 

Some buses are also extended to start / terminate at Bridgend or Swansea.

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 between Dovey Junction and Aberystwyth, closing all lines.

Buses will replace trains between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth.

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 Clarbeston Road and Fishguard Harbour, closing all lines overnight.

Monday to Thursday:

The 19:31 Manchester Piccadilly to Fishguard Harbour will terminate at Clarbeston Road. A replacement bus will run between Clarbeston Road and Fishguard Harbour.

Tuesday to Friday:

The 02:37 Fishguard Harbour to Carmarthen service will start from Clarbeston Road. A replacement bus will run from Fishguard Harbour at 02:14 to Clarbeston Road to connect with this train service.

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.