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Amended 23:14 Radyr to Barry Island service from Monday 15 to Thursday 18 April
Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Bridgend, closing some lines.
As a result, the 23:14 Radyr to Barry Island service will terminate at Cardiff Central. A rail replacement bus service will run between Cardiff Central and Barry Island.
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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly from Monday 15 to Friday 19 April
Engineering work is taking place in the Manchester Airport area, closing some lines.
Monday to Thursday:
- The 21:53 Chester to Manchester Airport will be replaced by a bus throughout.
- The 21:08 Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly service will terminate at Chester. A rail replacement bus service will run between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly.
- The 23:20 Manchester Airport to Holyhead service will start from Chester. A rail replacement bus service will run between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester.
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 throughout.
- The 04:55 Chester to Manchester Airport service will be replaced by a bus throughout.
- The 05:25 Manchester Airport to Chester service will be replaced by a bus throughout.
- The 06:25 Manchester Airport 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
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Buses replace trains between Bangor and Holyhead on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 April
Engineering work is taking place between Bangor and Holyhead, closing all lines.
Avanti West Coast:
A limited service will start from / terminate at Bangor. Buses will replace trains between Bangor and Holyhead.
Transport for Wales:
Services to / from Holyhead will terminate at Bangor. Buses will replace trains between Bangor and 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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Amended late night / early morning Transport for Wales service through Chester from Monday 22 to Friday 26 April
Engineering work is taking place in the Chester area, closing some lines.
The following alterations will be in place from Monday 22 to Thursday 25 April:
- The 20:52 Chester to Manchester Airport will be cancelled.
- The 21:08 Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly service will terminate at Chester.
- The 21:53 Chester to Manchester Airport service will be cancelled.
- The 22:02 Chester to Liverpool Lime Street service will be cancelled.
- The 22:25 Manchester Airport to Chester service will be cancelled.
- The 22:25 Manchester Airport to Holyhead service will run as booked between Chester and Holyhead.
- The 23:22 Liverpool Lime Street to Chester service will be cancelled.
The following alterations will be in place from Tuesday 23 to Friday 26 April:
- The 00:26 Manchester Piccadilly to Chester will be cancelled.
- The 03:51 Chester to Manchester Airport will be cancelled.
- The 04:55 Chester to Manchester Airport service will start at 05:00, and will terminate at Manchester Oxford Road.
- The 05:25 Manchester Airport to Llandudno will start at Chester.
A rail replacement bus services will run between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly / Liverpool South Parkway.
For travel between Liverpool Lime Street and Liverpool South Parkway, and between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport, you should use other services.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Amended late night Transport for Wales service to / from Hereford on Sunday 21 April
Engineering work is taking place between Hereford and Abergavenny, closing some lines.
The 20:30 Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central service will terminate at Hereford. A rail replacement bus service will operate from Hereford to Cardiff Central.
The 21:16 Carmarthen to Hereford service will terminate at Cardiff Central. A rail replacement bus service will operate from Cardiff Central to Hereford.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner.
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Amended late night / early morning Transport for Wales service through Swansea from Monday 22 April to Friday 26 April
Engineering work is taking place between in the Swansea area, closing some lines.
The following service alterations will be in place between Monday 21 and Thursday 25 April:
- The 22:15 Fishguard Harbour to Swansea service will terminate at Carmarthen. A replacement bus service will operate from Carmarthen to Swansea.
- The 22:43 Llandovery to Swansea service will run as scheduled to Llanelli, and will then divert to Carmarthen. A rail replacement bus service will run between Llanelli and Swansea.
- The 23:16 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen service will be diverted from Port Talbot to Llanelli. A rail replacement bus service will operate between Llanelli and Swansea.
The following service alterations will be in place between Tuesday 22 and Thursday 26 April:
- The 00:08 Swansea to Carmarthen will be cancelled. A replacement bus service will operate from Swansea and Carmarthen.
- The 04:38 Carmarthen to Swansea service will be cancelled. A replacement bus service will operate from Carmarthen to Swansea.
- The 05:41 Swansea to Pembroke Dock service will start from Carmarthen. A replacement bus service will operate from Swansea and Carmarthen.
- The 05:47 Swansea to Shrewsbury service will start from Carmarthen. A replacement bus service will operate from Carmarthen to Swansea.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner.
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Amended late night service to / from Ebbw Vale Town from Monday 22 to Thursday 25 April
Engineering work is taking place in the Ebbw Vale Town area, closing some lines.
The 22:06 Ebbw Vale Town to Cardiff Central service will be diverted via Newport, extending the journey time.
The 23:02 Cardiff Central to Ebbw Vale Town service will be diverted via Newport, extending the journey time.
The 23:15 Ebbw Vale Town to Cardiff Central service will divert via Newport, extending the journey time.
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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Buses replace trains between Bangor and Holyhead on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 April
Engineering work is taking place between Bangor and Holyhead, closing all lines.
Avanti West Coast:
Buses replace trains between Bangor and Holyhead.
Transport for Wales:
Buses replace trains between Bangor and Holyhead.
Additionally:
- The 22:29 Crewe to Holyhead (Sunday only) service will not run. A rail replacement bus service will run between Cheser and Holyhead. If you are travelling between Crewe and Chester you should travel on earlier services.
- The 04:21 Holyhead to Cardiff Central (Monday only) service will run later than normal between Holyhead and Chester.
- The 04:52 Holyhead to Manchester Airport (Monday only) service will start from Llandudno Junction.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Buses replace trains between Radyr and Pontypridd on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 April
Engineering work is taking place between Radyr and Pontypridd, closing all lines.
As a result buses will replace trains between Radyr and Pontypridd all weekend.
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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Buses replace trains between Carmarthen and Milford Haven / Fishguard Harbour from Saturday 27 to Tuesday 30 April
Engineering work is taking place between Whitland and Milford Haven / Fishguard Harbour, closing all lines.
As a result, buses will replace trains between Carmarthen and Milford Haven / Fishguard Harbour.
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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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No service between Cardiff Queen Street and Coryton / Rhymney on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 April
Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Queen Street and Coryton / Rhymney, closing all lines.
No train services will run between Cardiff Queen Street and Coryton / Rhymney all weekend.
Rail replacement buses will run between:
- Cardiff Central and Caerphilly / Bargoed / Rhymney
Ticket Acceptance:
You can use Cardiff Bus services between Cardiff Central and Coryton on Saturday. Coryton does not have a service on Sundays.
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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Severn Tunnel Junction and Cheltenham Spa from Monday 29 April to Friday 3 May
Engineering work is taking place overnight between Severn Tunnel Junction and Cheltenham Spa, closing some lines.
Monday to Thursday:
- The 22:15 Maesteg to Cheltenham Spa service will terminate at Severn Tunnel Junction.
Tuesday to Friday:
- The 04:22 Cardiff Central to Cheltenham Spa service will terminate at Severn Tunnel Junction.
- The 05:37 Cheltenham Spa to Maesteg service will start from Severn Tunnel Junction.
Rail replacement buses will run between Severn Tunnel Junction and 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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Aberystwyth and Machynlleth from Monday 29 April to Thursday 2 May
Engineering work is taking place overnight between Aberystwyth and Machynlleth, closing all lines.
Monday to Wednesday:
- The 20:08 Birmingham International to Aberystwyth service will terminate at Machynlleth. A rail replacement bus service will run between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth.
- The 23:40 Aberystwyth to Machynlleth service will be replaced by a bus throughout
Tuesday and Thursday:
- The 04:41 Machynlleth to Aberystwyth service will be replaced by a bus throughout.
- The 05:24 Aberystwyth to Birmingham International service will start from Machynlleth. An earlier rail replacement bus service will run between Aberystwyth and Machynlleth.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Swansea and Carmarthen from Monday 29 April to Friday 3 May
Engineering work is taking place overnight between Swansea and Carmarthen, closing some lines.
Monday to Thursday:
- The 23:15 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen service will terminate at Swansea. A rail replacement bus service will run between Swansea and Carmarthen.
Tuesday to Friday:
- The 04:38 Carmarthen to Swansea service will be replaced by a bus throughout.
- The 04:47 Carmarthen to Llandovery service will start from Swansea. A connecting replacement bus service will run from Carmarthen to Llanelli.
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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Amended late night / early morning services between Shrewsbury and Crewe from Monday 29 April to Friday 3 May
Engineering work is taking place overnight between Shrewsbury and Crewe, closing some lines.
Monday to Thursday:
- The 21:55 Cardiff Central to Crewe service is diverted and will run non-stop between Shrewsbruy and Crewe. A rail replacement bus service will run between Shrewsbury and Crewe calling at stations via Nantwich.
Tuesday to Friday:
- The 04:54 Crewe to Cardiff Central service will depart earlier from Crewe.
- The 05:19 Crewe to Shrewsbury will run non-stop between Crewe and Shrewsbury, departing Crewe earlier. A rail replacement bus will run between Crewe and Shrewsbury calling at stations via Nantwich.
- The 05:28 Shrewsbury to Crewe service will run 20 minutes later throughout.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Buses replace trains between Manchester Airport / Manchester Piccadilly / Liverpool Lime Street and Chester on Sunday 5 and Monday 6 May
Engineering work is taking place between Chester and Liverpool Lime Street / Manchester Piccadilly, closing various lines over Sunday and Monday.
East Midlands Railway:
Train services between Norwich and Nottingham / Liverpool Lime Street will run as normal to Manchester Piccadilly / Manchester Oxford Road, after this they will be diverted running directly to Liverpool Lime Street.
These trains will call additionally at Newton-le-Willows.
Rail replacement buses will run between:
- Newton-le-Willows and Widnes, calling at Warrington Central
If you are travelling to / from Liverpool South Parkway you should use alternative operators replacement buses.
Northern:
Manchester Oxford Road - Liverpool Lime Street:
Buses will replace trains between Hunts Cross and Liverpool Lime Street. Train services will run between Hunts Cross and Manchester Oxford Road.
Customers should note that a faster connection between Hunts Cross and Liverpool is possible using Merseyrail services.
Leeds - Chester:
Trains that usually run between Leeds and Chester will be amended to run between Leeds and Liverpool Lime Street. You should use other Northern services between Manchester and Chester.
Helsby - Ellesmere Port:
On Monday, buses replace trains between Helsby and Ellesmere Port. No service operates on this route on Sundays.
TransPennine Express:
Buses will replace trains between Warrington Central and Liverpool Lime Street.
Transport for Wales:
Manchester - Chester:
On Sunday only, buses will replace trains between Manchester Airport / Manchester Piccadilly and Chester.
Liverpool Lime Street - Chester:
On Sunday and Monday, buses will replace trains between Liverpool Lime Street and Chester.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Amended evening Transport for Wales services between Shrewsbury and Crewe on Sunday 5 May
Engineering work is taking place between Shrewsbury and Crewe, closing all lines on Sunday evening.
As a result:
- The 20:30 Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central service will be diverted to run via Wrexham General. A replacement bus will run between Crewe and Shrewsbury.
- The 21:07 Cardiff Central to Chester service will be diverted to run via Wrexham General. A replacement bus will run from Shrewsbury to Chester via Crewe.
- The 21:45 Crewe to Shrewsbury 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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Amended evening / morning trains between Cardiff Central / Bridgend and Swansea / Carmarthen from Monday 6 to Friday 10 May
Engineering work is taking place between Bridgend and Swansea, closing various lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.
Great Western Railway:
Monday to Thursday:
The 20:48 London Paddington to Swansea service will be diverted after Cardiff Central, and will run a few minutes later than usual from Bridgend onwards.
The 21:48 London Paddington to Swansea service will be diverted after Cardiff Central, and will run later than usual from Bridgend onwards.
The 22:49 London Paddington to Swansea service will be diverted after Cardiff Central, and will run later than usual from Bridgend onwards.
Tuesday to Friday:
The 03:46 Swansea to London Paddington service will start earlier than usual at 03:41, and will call at Neath, Port Talbot Parkway and Bridgend earlier than usual before being diverted between Bridgend and Cardiff Central. After this, the train will run as normal.
Transport for Wales:
Monday to Thursday:
The 23:15 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen service will be replaced by a bus throughout.
Tuesday to Friday:
The 05:32 Swansea to Manchester service will start from Cardiff Central at 06:35.
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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Crewe and Chester from Tuesday 7 to Friday 10 May
Engineering work is taking place between Crewe and Chester, closing various lines overnight.
Tuesday to Thursday:
The 21:15 Cardiff Central to Chester service will terminate at Crewe. A replacement bus will run from Crewe to Chester.
The 23:30 Crewe to Chester service will be replaced by a bus.
Wednesday to Friday:
The 04:46 Chester to Crewe 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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Buses replace trains between Rhyl and Holyhead on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 May
Engineering work is taking place between Bangor and Holyhead, closing all lines.
Avanti West Coast:
Buses will replace trains between Rhyl and Holyhead.
Transport for Wales:
Buses will replace trains between:
- Rhyl and Holyhead
- Llandudno and Blaenau Ffestiniog
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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Buses replace trains between Bristol Parkway / Gloucester and Cheltenham Spa / Worcestershire Parkway / Worcester Foregate Street before 16:00 on Sunday 12 May
Engineering work is taking place between Ashchurch for Tewkesbury and Worcester Shrub Hill, and between Gloucester and Cheltenham Spa, closing various lines.
CrossCountry:
Before 16:00: Buses will replace trains between Worcestershire Parkway and Cheltenham Spa / Bristol Parkway.
Great Western Railway:
Before 16:00: Buses will replace trains between Gloucester and Worcester Shrub Hill via Cheltenham Spa, Ashchurch for Tewkesbury and Worcester Foregate Street.
Transport for Wales:
Until 17:00, buses will replace trains between Cheltenham Spa and Gloucester, these buses will be provided by Great Western Railway.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
If you are travelling with Transport for Wales, these changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel.
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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No service between Cardiff Queen Street and Coryton / Rhymney on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 May
Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Queen Street and Coryton / Rhymney, closing all lines.
Saturday only:
Services between Radyr and Coryton will run between Radyr and Cardiff Queen Street only. You should use Cardiff Bus services between Cardiff Central and Coryton to complete your journey.
Saturday and Sunday:
Buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central and Rhymney, calling at Caerphilly, Ystrad Mynach and Bargoed.
A reduced train service will also operate between Penarth and Cardiff Central.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Buses replace trains between Carmarthen and Haverfordwest / Milford Haven on Sunday 12 May
Engineering work is taking place between Carmarthen and Haverfordwest / Milford Haven, closing all lines.
As a result, buses will replace trains between Carmarthen and Haverfordwest / Milford Haven all day.
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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Amended 21:38 Merthyr Tydfil to Bridgend service on Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 May
Engineering work is taking place between Barry and Bridgend, closing some lines.
As a result, the 21:38 Merthyr Tydfil to Bridgend service will terminate at Barry.
A rail replacement bus service will run between Barry and Bridgend, calling at Rhoose Cardiff International Airport and Llantwit Major.
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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Buses replace late night trains between Manchester Piccadilly and Crewe from Monday 13 to Thursday 16 May
Engineering work is taking place between Crewe and Manchester Piccadilly, closing some lines.
- The 20:05 Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly service will terminate at Crewe. A rail replacement bus service will run between Crewe and Manchester Piccadilly, calling at Wilmslow and Stockport.
- The 22:32 Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury service will start from Crewe at 23:18. A rail replacement bus service will run between Manchester Piccadilly and Wilmslow, calling at Stockport. This bus service will not connect in to the train service. If you are travelling from Manchester Piccadilly to stations beyond Crewe, you should travel on the 21:30 Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury 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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Buses replace trains between Bangor and Holyhead on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 May
Engineering work is taking place between Bangor and Holyhead, closing all lines.
Avanti West Coast:
On Saturday, buses will replace trains between Bangor and Holyhead.
On Sunday, buses will replace trains between Llandudno Junction / Bangor and Holyhead.
Transport for Wales:
All day Saturday and until 17:00 on Sunday, buses replace trains between Bangor and Holyhead, after 17:00 buses will operate between Lllandudno Junction and 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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Amended 04:50 Carmarthen to Milford Haven from Monday 20 to Thursday 23 May
Engineering work is taking place between Carmarthen and Milford Haven, closing all lines.
The 04:50 Carmarthen to Milford Haven will not run and will be replaced by a bus.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Buses replace trains between Carmarthen and Milford Haven on Sunday 19 May
Engineering work is taking place between Claberston Road and Milford Haven, closing all lines.
Buses replace trains between Carmarthen and Milford Haven.
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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Amended late night Transport for Wales services via Swansea from Monday 20 to Thursday 23 May
Engineering work is taking place between Carmarthen and Swansea, closing some lines.
The 22:43 Llandovery to Swansea service will terminate at Llanelli with a replacecement bus providing onward travel to Swansea and intermediate stations.
The 23:15 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen to be diverted, a rail replacement bus will be provided between Swansea and Carmarthen and intermediate 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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Buses replace trains between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town after 20:00 each night from Monday 20 to Thursday 23 May
Engineering work is taking place from 20:00 each night between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town, closing all lines.
After 20:00 each night, buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Buses replace trains between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town until 13:30 on Sunday 19 May
Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town until 13:30, closing some lines.
Buses will replace trains until 13:30 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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Buses replace trains between Pontypridd and Merthyr Tydfil / Aberdare until 12:30 on Saturday 25 May
Engineering work is taking place between Pontypridd and Abercynon, closing all lines.
As a result, rail replacement buses will run between Pontypridd and Merthyr Tydfil / Aberdare until 12:30.
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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Buses replace trains between Treherbert and Pontypridd from Saturday 25 until Wednesday 29 May
Engineering work is taking place between Treherbert and Pontypridd, closing all lines.
As a result, replacement buses will operate between Treherbert and Pontypridd from Saturday 25 to Wednesday 29 May.
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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Amended service between Cardiff Queen Street and Coryton / Rhymney from Saturday 25 until Wednesday 29 May
Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Queen Street and Coryton / Rhymney, closing all lines.
Saturday and Sunday
Rail replacement buses will operate between Cardiff Central and Rhymney.
Saturday to Tuesday
You may use your ticket on Cardiff Bus services between Radyr and Coryton to complete your journey.
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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Buses replace trains between Shrewsbury and Crewe from Saturday 25 until Monday 27 May
Engineering work is taking place between Shrewsbury and Nantwich, closing all lines.
Rail replacement buses will operate between Shrewsbury and 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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Buses replace trains between Cardiff Central and Penarth / Barry Island / Bridgend until 12:30 on Sunday 26 May
Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Penarth / Barry, closing all lines.
Until 12:30, rail replacement buses will operate between Cardiff Central and Penarth / Island / Bridgend.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Buses replace late night trains between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth on Monday 27 May
Engineering work is taking place between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth, closing all lines.
From 23:00 on Monday until 05:30 on Tuesday morning, replacement buses will run between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth on Tuesday 28 and Wednesday 29 May
Engineering work is taking place between Dovey Junction and Aberystwyth, closing some lines.
From 23:00 on Tuesday 28 May until 06:00 on Wednesday 29 May, replacement buses will operate between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Buses replace late night / early morning Transport for Wales services between Chester and Manchester from Monday 27 until Friday 31 May
Engineering work is taking place overnight between Chester and Manchester, closing some lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.
Between 23:15 and 05:30 each night, rail replacement buses will run in place of late night / early morning services between Chester 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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Amended late night Transport for Wales service at Swansea from Monday 27 to Thursday 30 May
Engineering work is taking place at Swansea, closing some lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.
The 22:43 Llandovery to Swansea service will terminate at Llanelli. A replacement bus will operate from Llanelli to Swansea.
The 23:15 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen service will not call at Swansea. A replacement bus will operate from Neath calling at all stations to Carmarthen.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Buses replace trains between Bangor and Holyhead on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 June
Engineering work is taking place between Bangor and Holyhead, closing some lines.
Avanti West Coast:
A limited train service will operate to / from Bangor. Buses will replace trains between Bangor and Holyhead.
Transport for Wales:
Services to / from Holyhead will terminate / start at Bangor. Buses will replace trains between Bangor and 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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Amended late night and early morning services between Cheltenham Spa and Cardiff Central / Maesteg from Monday 10 until Friday 14 June
Engineering work is taking place overnight between Gloucester and Severn Tunnel Junction, closing some lines.
The following service alterations will be in place:
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
- 22:14 Maesteg to Gloucester will terminates at Severn Tunnel Junction. Rail replacement transport will be in place between Severn Tunnel Junction and Gloucester.
Tuesday - Friday
- 04:18 Cardiff Central to Cheltenham Spa will terminate at Severn Tunnel Junction. Rail replacement transport will be in place between Severn Tunnel Junction and Cheltenham Spa
- 06:32 Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Central will be cancelled and replaced with rail replacement transport
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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Buses replace trains between Crewe and Shrewsbury on Sunday 9 June
Engineering work is taking place all day between Crewe and Shrewsbury, closing all lines.
Trains running between Manchester Piccadilly and Swansea / Carmarthen will run between Crewe and Swansea / Carmarthen only, and may be diverted via Chester.
A shuttle service will be in place between Manchester Piccadilly and Crewe.
Rail replacement transport will be in place between Crewe and Shrewsbury.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner.
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Amended morning Transport for Wales trains between Wolverhampton and Birmingham on Sunday 21 April
Engineering work is taking place between Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street, closing some lines.
The 08:09 Shrewsbury to Birmingham International service will terminate at Wolverhampton.
An additional train will run at 08:09 from Wolverhampton to Birmingham New Street.
The 10:06 Birmingham International to Aberystwyth service will now start at Birmingham New Street at 10:22.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
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Late night and early morning amendments between Shrewsbury and Crewe from Monday 10 until Friday 14 June
Engineering work is taking place overnight between Shrewsbury and Crewe, closing some lines.
The following service amendments will be in place:
Monday:
- 21:55 Cardiff Central to Crewe will divert via Wrexham General / Chester. Rail replacement transport is in place between Shrewsbury and Crewe, calling at all stops.
Tuesday / Wednesday:
- 04:54 Crewe to Cardiff Central will now depart 04:23, and divert via Chester / Wrexham General.
- 05:28 Shrewsbury to Crewe will now depart 05:45.
Thursday:
- 04:54 Crewe to Cardiff Central will now depart 04:23, and divert via Chester / Wrexham General.
- 05:28 Shrewsbury to Crewe will now depart 05:45.
- 21:55 Cardiff Central to Crewe will divert via Wrexham General / Chester. Rail replacement transport is in place between Shrewsbury and Crewe, calling at all stops.
Friday:
- 04:54 Crewe to Cardiff Central will now depart 04:23, and divert via Chester / Wrexham General.
- 05:28 Shrewsbury to Crewe will now depart 05:45.
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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Buses replace trains between Cardiff Central and Rhymney on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 June
Engineering work is taking place between Heath stations and Coryton / Rhymney, closing all lines.
Buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central and Rhymney.
All Coryton serivces cancelled with ticket acceptance in place with local buses.
Penarth services redcued to 2 trains per hour in each direction.
All Bridgend to Rhymney services now start at Rhoose Cardiff Internatoinal Airport. They will also start / terminate at Cardiff Central with bus replacements between Cardiff Central and Rhymney.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Buses replace trains between Rhoose Cardiff International Airport and Bridgend from Saturday 8 to Monday 17 June
Engineering work is taking place between Rhoose Cardiff International Airport and Bridgend, closing all lines.
Buses will replace trains between Rhoose Cardiff International Airport and Bridgend.
Check before you travel:
If you are travelling on or before Friday 14 June, 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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Amended 08:04 Cardiff Central to Swansea on Sunday 9 June
Engineering work is taking place between Bridgend and Baglan, closing some lines.
The 08:04 Cardiff Central to Swansea is re-timed to depart later at 08:29.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
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Amended late night / early morning service between Crewe and Chester from Monday 17 until Friday 21 June
Engineering work is taking place overnight between Crewe and Chester, closing all lines.
The following service amendments will be in place:
Monday - Thursday
- 21:15 Cardiff Central to Chester will terminate at Crewe, with a rail replacement bus between Crewe and Chester
- 23:30 Crewe to Chester will run earlier, with an additional bus running at 23:30
Tuesday - Friday
- 04:46 Chester to Crewe will be cancelled. A rail replacement bus will be in operation
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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Buses replace trains between Rhoose Cardiff International Airport and Bridgend from Saturday 15 until Monday 17 June
Engineering work is taking place between Rhoose Cardiff International Airport and Bridgend, closing all lines.
Trains between Cardiff Central and Bridgend will run between Cardiff Central and Rhoose Cardiff International Airport only.
Rail replacement buses will be in operation between Rhoose Cardiff International Airport and Bridgend.
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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Buses replace trains between Rhoose International Aiport and Bridgend from Wednesday 19 until Thursday 20 June
Engineering work is taking place between Rhoose Cardiff International Airport and Bridgend, closing all lines.
Trains between Cardiff Central and Bridgend will run between Cardiff Central and Rhoose Cardiff International Airport only.
Rail replacement buses will be in operation between Rhoose Cardiff International Airport and Bridgend.
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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Amended late night services to / from Ebbw Vale Town on Monday 17, Wednesday 18 and Thursday 20 June
Engineering work is taking place near Ebbw Vale Town, closing some lines.
The following services will be diverted via Newport and will terminate later than usual:
- 22:03 Cardiff Central to Ebbw Vale Town
- 22:06 Ebbw Vale Town to Cardiff Central
- 23:02 Cardiff Central to Ebbw Vale Town
- 23:15 Ebbw Vale Town to Cardiff Central
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.
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Buses replace trains between Bangor and Holyhead on Sunday 16 June
Engineering work is taking place between Bangor and Holyhead, closing all lines.
Avanti West Coast:
Buses replace trains between Bangor and Holyhead.
Transport for Wales:
Buses replace trains between Bangor and 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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Amended service between Crewe and Chester until 17:30 on Sunday 23 June
Engineering work is taking place between Shrewsbury and Wrexham, closing some lines.
As a result of this engineering work, until 17:30 some Crewe to Chester shuttle trains will be retimed due to diverted trains using the line.
Further details of engineering work between Shrewsbury and Wrexham can be found here.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
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Amended service between Shrewsbury and Crewe until 17:30 on Sunday 23 June
Engineering work is taking place between Shrewsbury and Wrexham, closing some lines.
Until 17:30:
As a result of engineering work between Shrewsbury and Wrexham, there will be an altered stopping service between Shrewsbury and Crewe, with some trains retimed, cancelled or replaced with a bus. Further details of engineering work between Shrewsbury and Wrexham can be found here. Nantwich customers travelling directly to / from Crewe or Shrewsbury are advised to travel on diverted long distance services. For journeys to / from Wrenbury, Whitchurch, Prees, Wem, Yorton, the following changes will apply:
Southbound
- The 13:20 Crewe to Shrewsbury services will run later, departing Crewe at 14:24, calling all stations to Shrewsbury.
- The 15:20 Crewe to Shrewsbury service will not run.
- Buses will run between Crewe and Shrewsbury departing at 12:30 and 15:30, calling at all stations.
Northbound
- The 12:24 Shrewsbury to Crewe service will run later, departing Shrewsbury at 13:16, calling all stations to Crewe.
- The 14:22 Shrewsbury to Crewe service will not run.
- The 16:24 Shrewsbury to Crewe service will run earlier throughout, departing Shrewsbury at 16:05.
- Buses will run between Shrewsbury and Crewe departing Shrewsbury at 11:30 and 14:30, calling all stations to Crewe.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Amended service between Shrewsbury and Wrexham until 17:30 on Sunday 23 June
Engineering work is taking place between Shrewsbury and Wrexham, closing all lines.
Until 17:30:
Rail replacement bus services will operate between Shrewsbury and Wrexham General.
Shuttle trains will operate between Wrexham General and Chester, with some changes to train times.
Long distance services will be diverted to run via Crewe, calling additionally at Nantwich.
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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Aberystwyth and Machynlleth from Monday 24 to Thursday 27 June
Engineering work is taking place overnight between Aberystwyth and Machynlleth, closing all lines.
Monday - Wednesday
The 20:08 Birmingham International to Aberystwyth service will terminate at Machynlleth at 23:04. A connecting replacement bus will run between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth.
The 23:40 Aberystwyth to Machynlleth service will be replaced with bus.
Tuesday - Thursday
The 05:24 Aberystwyth to Birmingham International service will be replaced by a bus between Aberystwyth to Machynlleth. The bus will run earlier at 04:58 in order to connect with train.
The 04:41 Machynlleth to Aberystwyth service will be replaced by a bus, departing earlier at 04:20 to arrive at Aberystwyth at 05:10.
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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Amended late night service between Shrewsbury and Chester from Monday 24 to Thursday 27 June
Engineering work is taking place between Shrewsbury and Chester, closing some lines.
Monday - Thursday
The 21:09 Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly service will be diverted to run non-stop via an alternative route between Shrewsbury and Chester. A connecting bus departs Shrewsbury at 22:32 calling at all stations to Chester via Wrexham General.
Please note, the bus will arrive at Chester after the services towards Manchester have departed. Customers for stations between Chester and Manchester are advised to travel on an earlier service. The 22:32 Chester to Shrewsbury service will be replaced by bus throughout.
The 23:40 Shrewsbury to Chester service will be replaced by bus 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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Amended 22:41 Cardiff Central to Bridgend service on Monday 24 June
Engineering work is taking place between Barry and Bridgend, closing some lines.
The 22:41 Cardiff Central to Bridgend service will terminate at Barry. A connecting replacement bus will depart from Barry at 23:15, calling at all stops to Bridgend.
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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Amended 22:41 Cardiff Central to Bridgend service on Thursday 27 June
Engineering work is taking place between Barry and Bridgend, closing some lines.
The 22:41 Cardiff Central to Bridgend service will terminate at Barry. A connecting replacement bus will depart from Barry at 23:15, calling at all stops to Bridgend.
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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Amended late night Transport for Wales service between Manchester Piccadilly and Crewe from Monday 24 to Thursday 27 June
Engineering work is taking place between Cheadle Hulme and Manchester Piccadilly, closing some lines.
The 17:00 Milford Haven to Manchester Piccadilly service will terminate at Crewe at 22:56. A rail replacement bus to Manchester Piccadilly will depart Crewe at 23:06, calling at Wilmslow and Stockport.
The 22:32 Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury service will start from Crewe at 23:18. A rail replacement bus will depart from Manchester Piccadilly at 22:32 calling at Stockport and Wilmslow.
Please note, this bus will not connect into the service at Crewe due to the journey length. Customers from Manchester to stations beyond Crewe and Shrewsbury are advised to catch the 21:30 Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury 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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Amended Transport for Wales morning services to / from Birmingham New Street on Sunday 28 April
Engineering work is taking place between Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street, closing some lines on Sunday morning.
As a result:
- The 08:09 Shrewsbury to Birmingham International service will terminate at Wolverhampton.
- The 10:06 Birmingham International to Aberystwyth service will start from Birmingham New Street at 10:22.
Additionally:
- An additional train, the 09:46 Wolverhampton to Birmingham New Street service, will run.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
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Amended service between Crewe and Chester until 17:30 on Sunday 30 June
Engineering work is taking place between Shrewsbury and Wrexham, closing all lines.
As a result of this engineering work, until 17:30 some Crewe to Chester shuttle trains will be retimed due to diverted trains using the line.
Further details of engineering work between Shrewsbury and Wrexham can be found here.
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.
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Amended service between Shrewsbury and Wrexham General until 17:30 on Sunday 30 June
Engineering work is taking place between Shrewsbury and Wrexham General, closing all lines.
Until 17:30: Rail replacement bus services will operate between Shrewsbury and Wrexham General. Shuttle trains will operate between Wrexham General and Chester, with some changes to train times. Long distance services will be diverted to run via Crewe, calling additionally at Nantwich.
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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Amended service between Shrewsbury and Crewe until 17:30 on Sunday 30 June
Engineering work is taking place between Shrewsbury and Wrexham, closing all lines. Until 17:30: As a result of engineering work between Shrewsbury and Wrexham, there will be an altered stopping service between Shrewsbury and Crewe, with some trains retimed, cancelled or replaced with a bus.
Further details of engineering work between Shrewsbury and Wrexham can be found here. Nantwich customers travelling directly to / from Crewe or Shrewsbury are advised to travel on diverted long distance services. For journeys to / from Wrenbury, Whitchurch, Prees, Wem, Yorton, the following changes will apply:
Southbound
- The 13:20 Crewe to Shrewsbury services will run later, departing Crewe at 14:24, calling all stations to Shrewsbury
- The 15:20 Crewe to Shrewsbury service will not run
- Buses will run between Crewe and Shrewsbury departing at 12:30 and 15:30, calling at all stations
Northbound
- The 12:24 Shrewsbury to Crewe service will run later, departing Shrewsbury at 13:16, calling all stations to Crewe
- The 14:22 Shrewsbury to Crewe service will not run
- The 16:24 Shrewsbury to Crewe service will run earlier throughout, departing Shrewsbury at 16:05
- Buses will run between Shrewsbury and Crewe departing Shrewsbury at 11:30 and 14:30, calling all stations to Crewe
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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Swansea and Llandovery from Monday 1 to Tuesday 2 July
Engineering work is taking place overnight Swansea and Llandovery, closing all lines.
From 21:35 on Monday night until 05:20 Tuesday morning, buses will replace trains between Swansea and Llandovery.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner
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Amended late night / early morning Transport for Wales trains between Rhyl and Holyhead from Monday 1 to Tuesday 2 July
Overnight engineering work is taking place between Rhyl and Llandudno Junction from 22:20 on Monday night until 04:45 Tuesday morning, closing all lines.
As a result of this, trains running to / from Llandudno Junction and Holyhead will be revised to start / terminate at Rhyl.
Buses will be in operation between Rhyl and Llandudno Junction / Holyhead.
Check before you travel:
You can use 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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Buses replace early morning trains to / from Carmarthen on Sunday 30 June
Engineering work is taking place in the Carmarthen area, closing all lines on Sunday morning.
As a result of this, buses will replace early morning trains between Haverfordwest / Swansea and Carmarthen.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time 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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Amended late night / early morning Transport for Wales trains between Manchester Airport and Manchester Piccadilly / Chester from Monday 1 to Thursday 4 July
Overnight engineering work is taking place Manchester Airport and Manchester Piccadilly / Chester, closing some lines each night from 23:45 to 05:15 from Monday night until Thursday morning.
Between 23:45 and 05:15 each night, buses will replace trains between Manchester Airport and Chester.
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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Buses replace early morning / late night trains to / from Ebbw Vale Town from Monday 1 to Thursday 4 July
Overnight engineering work is taking place between Newport and Ebbw Vale Town, closing all lines each night from 22:25 Monday night until 05:30 Thursday morning.
As a result of this, buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town, calling at Newport.
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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Buses replace morning trains between Cardiff Central and Penarth / Barry Island / Bridgend on Sunday 7 July
Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Penarth / Barry / Bridgend, closing all lines. Until 12:25 buses will replace trains between:
- Cardiff Central and Penarth
- Cardiff Central and Barry Island
- Cardiff Central and Bridgend
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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Buses replace trains between Shrewsbury and Crewe on Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 June
Engineering work is taking place between Shrewsbury and Crewe, closing all lines.
Trains that usually run via Nantwich will be amended to run via Wrexham / Chester instead.
Replacement buses will run between Shrewsbury and Crewe via Nantwich.
A shuttle train service will run between Crewe and Manchester Piccadilly.
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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Amended Transport for Wales services to / from Cardiff from Monday 8 to Thursday 11 July
Engineering work is taking place in the Cardiff area closing some lines. As a result,
- The 22:52 Aberdare to Cardiff Central terminates at Radyr with rail replacement transport onwards to Cardiff Central via both Llandaf, Cathays and Cardiff Queen Street, and Danescourt, Fairwater, Waun-Gron Park and Ninian Park.
- The 23:28 Cardiff Central to Barry Island will be replaced with road transport throughout.
- The 23:24 Pontypridd to Cardiff Central will be cancelled and will not run.
- The 23:34 Penarth to Cardiff Central departs Penarth at 23:32.
- The 23:54 Cardiff Bay to Cardiff Central terminates at Cardiff Queen Street.
- The 23:46 Cardiff Central to Pontypridd departs Cardiff Central at 23:44.
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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Buses replace late night trains between Chester and Liverpool / Manchester from Tuesday 4 to Friday 7 June
Engineering work is taking place between Chester and Warrington, closing various lines overnight.
As a result, the following trains will not run:
Tuesday to Thursday:
- The 20:52 Chester to Manchester Airport service.
- The 21:52 Chester to Manchester Airport service.
- The 22:03 Chester to Liverpool Lime Street service.
- The 22:25 Manchester Airport to Chester service.
- The 23:22 Liverpool Lime Street to Chester service.
Wednesday to Friday:
- The 00:26 Manchester Piccadilly to Chester service.
- The 03:51 Chester to Manchester Airport service.
- The 04:55 Chester to Manchester Airport service.
Replacement buses will run between Chester and Liverpool South Parkway / Manchester Piccadilly.
For travel between Liverpool South Parkway and Liverpool Lime Street, and between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport, you should use alternative rail services.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Amended late night / early morning services between Cardiff Central and Hereford / Shrewsbury / Manchester Piccadilly from Monday 8 to Friday 12 July
Engineering work is taking place between Abergavenny and Cwmbran closing some lines. As a result, the following services will be amended: Monday - Thursday
- The 23:09 Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central will run approximately 25 minutes later from Cwmbran to Cardiff Central
Tuesday - Friday
- The 00:30 Cardiff Central to Hereford will run later from Abergavenny
- The 04:35 Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly will leave Cardiff, Newport and Cwmbran earlier
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.
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Buses replace late night trains between Cardiff Central and Radyr via Ninian Park from Monday 3 to Thursday 6 June
Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Radyr via Ninian Park, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.
After 22:20 each night, trains that usually run between Cardiff Central and Radyr via Ninian Park will be diverted to run via Cardiff Queen Street.
Replacement buses will run between Cardiff Central and Radyr via Ninian Park.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Amended 23:15 Cardiff Central to Bridgend service from Monday 3 to Thursday 6 June
Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Bridgend, closing all lines via Pontyclun overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.
As a result, the 23:15 Cardiff Central to Bridgend service will be diverted to run via Barry. A replacement bus will run between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Pontyclun.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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Amended late night / early morning Transport for Wales trains between Manchester and Chester from Monday 8 to Friday 12 July
Engineering work is taking place between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester closing some lines. As a result, the following services will be amended: Monday - Thursday
- The 21:09 Birmingham International Airport to Manchester Piccadilly terminates at Warrington Bank Quay with onward rail replacement bus service.
- The 23:20 Manchester Airport to Holyhead will be replaced with rail replacement transport between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester, with service starting again from Chester.
Tuesday - Friday
- The 00:26 Manchester Piccadilly to Chester will be replaced with rail replacement bus.
- The 03:51 Chester to Manchester Airport will be replaced with rail replacement terminating at Manchester Piccadilly.
- The 04:55 The Chester to Manchester Airport retimed to depart at 05:00 and will terminate at Manchester Oxford Road.
- The 06:25 Manchester Airport to Llandudno will start from Manchester Oxford Road at 06:25.
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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
There are currently no updates.
Metro transformation work
For Metro transformation works across our network that can affect the timetable please visit this page.
Changes to train times
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