Rail improvement works 

Engineering work is taking place between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Thursday morning.

Monday to Wednesday:

The 20:08 Birmingham International to Aberystwyth service will terminate at Machynlleth. A replacement bus will run from Machynlleth to Aberystwyth.

The 22:30 Aberystwyth to Machynlleth service will call at Dovey Junction and Machynlleth slightly later than usual.

The 22:30 Aberystwyth to Machynlleth service will be replaced by a bus throughout.

Tuesday to Thursday:

The 04:41 Machynlleth to Aberystwyth service will be replaced by a bus.

The 05:20 Aberystwyth to Birmingham International service will start from Machynlleth at 05:54. An earlier replacement bus will run from Aberystwyth at 04:54 to Machynlleth, connecting with the train.

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

Engineering work scheduled to place overnight between Crewe and Shrewsbury has been cancelled, and will not take place.

Late night / early morning trains will run to a revised timetable between Crewe and Shrewsbury.

Check before you travel:

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

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

From 21:20 until the end of service on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday nights, buses will replace trains between Caerphilly and Ystrad Mynach / Rhymney.

On Wednesday night, trains will run as normal.

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

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

Between 23:59 and 06:00 each night, buses will replace trains between Swansea / Llanelli and Carmarthen.

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

Engineering work is taking place between Llanwrtyd and Shrewsbury, closing all lines every day.

Buses replace trains between Llanwrtyd and Shrewsbury.

Background Information:

Network Rail will be carrying out a 7-day programme of major engineering and maintenance works on the Heart of Wales Line. The work will involve a combination both daytime and overnight activity to carry out maintenance, infrastructure renewals, drainage improvements and vegetation management across key sections of the railway.

In addition, a series of overnight road closures will be in place to allow Network Rail to carry out level crossing maintenance at Dolau, Llandrindod Wells and Ffairfach.

More information on this project is available on the Network Rail website.

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

Engineering work is taking place between Caerphilly and Rhymney, closing all lines.

Buses will replace trains between Caerphilly 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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

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

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

Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Radyr, closing all lines via Fairwater on Monday and Tuesday evening.

As a result, the 22:52 Aberdare to Cardiff Central service will be diverted to run via Cardiff Queen Street, and will not call at Danescourt, Fairwater, Waun-Gron Park or Ninian Park.

A replacement bus will run from Radyr to Cardiff Central, calling at these stations.

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

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

After 21:20 and until the end of service each night, buses will replace trains between Caerphilly and Ystrad Mynach / 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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

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

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

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

As a result:

• The 21:11 Maesteg to Ebbw Vale Town service will terminate at Cardiff Central, with a replacement bus running from Cardiff Central to Ebbw Vale Town
• The 22:07 Maesteg to Ebbw Vale Town service will terminate at Cardiff Central, with a replacement bus running from Cardiff Central to Ebbw Vale Town
• The 23:13 Ebbw Vale Town to Cardiff Central service will not run. A replacement bus will run from Ebbw Vale Town to Cardiff Central

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

Engineering work is taking place between Caerphilly and Rhymney, closing all lines.

All day on Saturday and Sunday, buses will replace trains between Caerphilly 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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

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

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

Engineering work is taking place between Llanelli and Carmarthen, closing all lines.

Great Western Railway:

Trains will not run between Swansea and Carmarthen.

Replacement buses will run between Swansea and Carmarthen (operated by Great Western Railway / Transport for Wales).

Transport for Wales:

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

Additional early morning bus services will be in place to / from Carmarthen before 05:15.

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

Engineering work is taking place between Yate / Kemble and Gloucester, closing all lines. Background information on the work taking place can be found below.

From Saturday 27 September to Sunday 5 October, no trains will call at Gloucester.

CrossCountry:

Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 September:

Buses will replace trains between Bristol Parkway and Cheltenham Spa.

Saturday 27 September to Sunday 5 October:

Buses (operated by Transport for Wales) will replace trains between Lydney and Gloucester / Cheltenham Spa.

Monday 29 September to Friday 3 October:

A few afternoon replacement buses will run between Worcestershire Parkway and Ashchurch for Tewkesbury.

The 05:20 Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central service will not run. A replacement bus will run between Bristol Temple Meads and Newport, you can use other train services between Newport and Cardiff Central.

Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 October:

Buses will replace trains between:

• Bristol Parkway and Cheltenham Spa
• Bristol Parkway and Worcestershire Parkway
• Cheltenham Spa and Worcestershire Parkway

Great Western Railway:

Saturday 27 September and Saturday 4 October:

Buses will replace trains between:

• Kemble and Gloucester / Cheltenham Spa
• Bristol Parkway and Gloucester
• Gloucester and Cheltenham Spa / Worcester Shrub Hill / Worcester Foregate Street

Sunday 28 September and Sunday 5 October:

Buses will replace trains between:

• Swindon and Gloucester / Cheltenham Spa
• Bristol Parkway and Gloucester
• Gloucester and Cheltenham Spa / Worcester Shrub Hill / Worcester Foregate Street

Monday 29 September to Friday 3 October:

Buses will replace trains between:

• Cam & Dursley and Gloucester
• Gloucester and Cheltenham Spa

Transport for Wales:

Buses will replace trains between Lydney and Gloucester / Cheltenham Spa.

Background information:

During this 9-day blockade, Network Rail will be carrying out a signal equipment upgrade at Gloucester signal box, part of the Gloucester Area Signal Programme. There will also be maintenance work at Gloucester station. More information on the Gloucester area upgrades project is available on the Network Rail website.

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

Engineering work is taking place between Rhyl and Llandudno Junction, closing all lines.

All day on Saturday and Sunday, buses will replace trains between Rhyl and Llandudno Junction.

Additionally on Saturday, early morning replacement buses will run between Rhyl and Holyhead, and on Sunday a replacement bus will run from Crewe to Holyhead at 08:35.

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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

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

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

Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Queen Street and Rhymney, closing some lines from approximately 23:00 on Monday to Thursday evenings.

The following services will be replaced with buses:

• 22:41 Caerphilly to Rhymney
• 23:05 Caerphilly to Rhymney
• 23:51 Caerphilly to Ystrad Mynach

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

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

The following alterations will be in place from Monday to Friday evenings:

• 18:53 Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly will terminate at Crewe at 21:35 with a rail replacement bus operating between Crewe and Manchester Piccadilly
• 20:10 Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly will terminate at Crewe at 23:04 with a rail replacement bus operating between Crewe and Manchester Piccadilly
• 22:30 Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury will start from Crewe at 23:18, a rail replacement bus will operate between Manchester Piccadilly and Shrewsbury departing Manchester at 22:30

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

Engineering work is taking place between Rhyl and Llandudno Junction, closing all lines.

Avanti West Coast:

A reduced train service will run between London Euston and Chester (Saturday), and between London Euston and Crewe (Sunday). Trains that usually run between London Euston and Wrexham General will run between Crewe and Wrexham General only.

Replacement buses will run between Chester and Llandudno Junction.

You can use Transport for Wales train services between Llandudno Junction and Holyhead at no extra cost.

Transport for Wales:

Buses will replace trains between Rhyl and Llandudno Junction.

Additionally, before 10:55 on Sunday, no trains will run between Chester and Llandudno Junction.

Check before you travel:

If you are travelling with Transport for Wales, you can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

Engineering work is taking place between Caerphilly and Rhymney, closing all lines.

Saturday 4 until 20:00 on Sunday 12 October:

Buses will replace trains between Caerphilly and Bargoed / Rhymney.

Tuesday 14 until 20:00 on Sunday 19 October:

Buses will replace trains between Caerphilly and Bargoed / Rhymney.

Background Information:

The Rhymney line is being upgraded as part of the next phase of the South Wales Metro. This two-week line closure is part of an intensive 8-month programme of engineering work on the upper Rhymney line, from Caerphilly to Rhymney.

The work taking place includes installing Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) to electrify the line, upgrading the track and signalling, and making station and infrastructure improvements. This will allow the introduction of brand-new tri-mode trains onto the Rhymney line, powered by electricity from the OLE, battery and diesel.

More information on this significant work is available on the Transport for Wales website.

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

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

Monday to Thursday:

As a result, the following trains will terminate at Llandudno Junction, with replacement buses running from Llandudno Junction to Holyhead:

• The 19:38 Cardiff Central to Holyhead service
• The 23:25 Manchester Airport to Holyhead service

Tuesday to Friday:

The 04:21 Holyhead to Cardiff Central service will start from Llandudno Junction, with a replacement bus running from Holyhead to Llandudno Junction to connect with the train.

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

Engineering work is taking place between Newport and Ebbw Vale Town, closing all lines on Monday to Thursday evenings.

As a result:

• The 20:07 Maesteg to Ebbw Vale Town service will terminate at Cardiff Central
• The 21:11 Maesteg to Ebbw Vale Town service will terminate at Cardiff Central
• The 22:12 Ebbw Vale Town to Cardiff Central service will not run
• The 23:13 Ebbw Vale Town to Cardiff Central service will not run

Replacement buses will run between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town.

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

Engineering work is taking place between Clarbeston Road and Milford Haven, closing some lines throughout the week from Monday morning until Thursday evening.

As a result, the following trains will run to / from Carmarthen instead of to / from Milford Haven. Replacement buses will run between Carmarthen and Milford Haven:

• The 07:40 Cardiff Central to Milford Haven service
• The 05:54 Crewe to Milford Haven service
• The 07:30 Manchester Piccadilly to Milford Haven service
• The 11:00 Milford Haven to Manchester Piccadilly service
• The 12:00 Milford Haven to Cardiff Central service
• The 14:00 Milford Haven to Cardiff Central service

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

Engineering work is taking place between Llanelli and Carmarthen, closing all lines.

Great Western Railway:

Saturday:

No trains will run between Swansea and Carmarthen.

You can use Transport for Wales replacement buses at no extra cost.

Sunday:

Buses will replace trains between Swansea and Carmarthen.

Transport for Wales:

Buses will replace trains between Swansea and Carmarthen / Pembroke Dock / 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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

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

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

Engineering work is taking place in the Stockport area, closing all lines.

Avanti West Coast:

A reduced service of 2 trains per hour will run between Manchester Piccadilly and London Euston, with trains diverting to run via Heald Green. Journey times will be extended, and trains will not call at Stockport.

Replacement bus services will run between:

• Wilmslow and Stockport
• Wilmslow and Macclesfield
• Crewe and Stafford, calling at Stoke-on-Trent

CrossCountry:

Trains will not call at Stockport, Macclesfield or Stoke-on-Trent.

Replacement buses will run between:

• Stockport and Macclesfield / Stoke-on-Trent
• Macclesfield / Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford

East Midlands Railway:

East Midlands Railway train services will be diverted, and will not call at Stockport.

Replacement buses will run between Manchester Piccadilly and Stockport.

Northern:

Buses will replace trains between:

• Manchester Piccadilly and Stockport
• Manchester Piccadilly and Hazel Grove
• Manchester Piccadilly and Chester (Sunday only)
• Stockport and Stoke-on-Trent

Manchester Piccadilly - Crewe via Manchester Airport:

Trains will run to a reduced timetable, and will additionally call at Chelford and Goostrey.

Manchester Piccadilly - Alderley Edge / Crewe via Stockport:

Trains on this route will not run.

Manchester Piccadilly - Stoke-on-Trent:

Trains on this route will not run.

Manchester Piccadilly - Buxton:

Trains will run between Hazel Grove and Buxton only, to a reduced timetable.

Manchester Piccadilly - Chester:

On Saturday trains will run between Altrincham and Chester, to a reduced timetable.

On Sunday trains will not run on this route.

Ticket acceptance:

You can use your ticket at no extra cost with Transport for Greater Manchester / Bee Network services with:

Buses:

• 11 Altrincham - Gatley - Cheadle - Edgeley - Stockport
• 42C Handforth Dean - Heald Green - Cheadle - Piccadilly Gardens
• 192 Hazel Grove - Stockport - Levenshulme - Manchester
• 368 Stockport - Edgeley - Cheadle Hulme
• 370 Altrincham - Gatley - Cheadle - Cheadle Heath - Stockport
• 371 Altrincham - Gatley - Cheadle - Heaton Mersey - Stockport
• 378 Stockport - Bramhall - Heald Green - Cheadle Hulme
• 378A Stockport - Davenport - Bramhall - Cheadle Hulme

Trams:

• Metrolink between Altrincham and Manchester city centre stops

For full Bee Network timetable information, please visit the Transport for Greater Manchester website.

TransPennine Express:

Trains will not call at Stockport.

Replacement buses will run between Manchester Piccadilly and Stockport.

Transport for Wales:

No trains will call at Stockport.

Trains running between Manchester Piccadilly and Crewe will be diverted between Manchester Piccadilly and Wilmslow, and will be retimed.

Replacement buses will run between Wilmslow and Stockport, connecting with amended train services.

Additionally, some Transport for Wales services between Manchester Airport and Manchester Piccadilly / Chester / Rhyl will run at amended times between Manchester Airport, East Didsbury and Manchester Piccadilly.

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

Engineering work is taking place between Milton Keynes Central and Rugby, closing 2 out of 4 lines. Work will also be taking place in the Birmingham International / Coventry area, closing some lines.

Avanti West Coast:

The following reduced train service will run via Northampton:

1 train per hour between London Euston and Glasgow Central via Nuneaton

1 train per hour between London Euston – Glasgow Central via Birmingham New Street

1 train per hour between London Euston and Liverpool Lime Street

2 trains per hour between London Euston and Manchester Piccadilly (1 via Crewe and 1 via Stoke-on-Trent)

1 train per hour between London Euston and Chester (No train service between Chester and Holyhead),

CrossCountry:

Trains will be amended, and will not call at Birmingham International or Coventry.

Replacement buses will run between Leamington Spa and Coventry / Birmingham International.

London Northwestern Railway:

Until 08:45 train services between London Euston and Northampton will run between London Euston and Milton Keynes Central only.

The 07:24 London Euston to Birmingham New Street service is retimed to depart from London Euston at 07:22 and will run between London Euston and Milton Keynes Central and between Northampton and Birmingham International. Rail replacement buses will operate between Milton Keynes Central and Northampton and between Birmingham International and Birmingham New Street.

Most train services between London Euston and Crewe will run between Northampton / Rugby and Crewe only. You are advised to travel on other services between London Euston and Northampton / Rugby.

Some trains between London Euston and Milton Keynes Central / Northampton are slightly retimed.

Trains between London Euston / Northampton and Birmingham New Street will run between London Euston / Northampton and Birmingham International only (to an amended timetable).

Rail replacement buses will operate between Birmingham International and Birmingham New Street.

Transport for Wales:

Trains between Birmingham International and Birmingham New Street to start / terminate at Birmingham New Street.

You can use rail replacement buses operated by other Train Operators between these stations.

West Midlands Railway:

Train services between Birmingham International and Rugeley Trent Valley will run between Birmingham New Street and Rugeley Trent Valley only.

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

Engineering work is taking place between Rhyl and Llandudno Junction, closing all lines.

Avanti West Coast:

On Sunday, trains will run between London Euston and Chester only.

On Saturday and Sunday, replacement buses will run between Chester and Rhyl, calling at Flint and Prestatyn.

You can use your ticket at no extra cost with Transport for Wales between Crewe and Chester, and between Rhyl and Holyhead.

Transport for Wales:

Saturday:

Buses will replace trains between Rhyl and Llandudno Junction.

Sunday:

Buses replace trains between Chester and Llandudno Junction and between Chester and Wrexham General.

Most services between Shrewsbury and Chester will start / terminate at Wrexham General, with some services diverted via Crewe with bus replacement between Shrewsbury and Chester via Wrexham General.

Check before you travel:

If you are travelling with Transport for Wales, you can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

Engineering work is taking place between Llandudno Junction and Rhyl, closing some lines.

The 04:39 Llandudno Junction to Crewe service will start from Rhyl. A connecting rail replacement bus will be provided, departing Llandudno Junction at 04:15.

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement bus travel advice:

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

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

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

Engineering work scheduled to take place between Pontypridd and Treherbert has been cancelled and trains will now run normally on this route.

Check before you travel:

The Journey Planner has not yet been amended to reflect the cancellation of the engineering work. Please check back nearer the time of travel.

Replacement bus travel advice:

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

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

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

Engineering work is taking place between Llanelli and Carmarthen, closing all lines.

Great Western Railway:

Saturday:

No trains will run between Swansea and Carmarthen.

You can use Transport for Wales replacement buses at no extra cost.

Sunday:

Buses will replace trains between Swansea and Carmarthen.

Transport for Wales:

Buses replace trains between Swansea and Carmarthen.

Trains between Shrewsbury and Swansea (via Llandovery) are unaffected.

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

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

Monday to Thursday:

21:09 Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly service will terminate at Warrington Bank Quay. A rail replacement bus will be provided for stations to Manchester Piccadilly.

Monday to Wednesday:

21:52 Chester to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Manchester Oxford Road. You should use other operator's services to complete your journey.

23:25 Manchester Airport to Holyhead service will start from Chester with rail replacement bus to run Manchester Piccadilly to Chester.

Tuesday to Friday:

00:24 Manchester Piccadilly to Chester will not run and will be replaced by a bus.

03:51 Chester to Manchester Airport will not run and will be replaced by a bus between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly.

05:25 Manchester Airport to Llandudno will start from Warrington Bank Quay. A replacement bus will be provided between Manchester Piccadilly and Warrington Bank Quay.

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement bus travel advice:

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

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

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

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

Monday to Thursday:

The 22:52 Aberdare to Cardiff Central service will be diverted via Cathays. A replacement bus will operate between Radyr and Cardiff Central via Ninian Park.

The 23:30 Cardiff Central to Barry Island will not run and will be replaced by a bus.

Tuesday to Friday:

The 05:25 Barry Island to Caerphilly service will start from Cardiff Central. A replacement bus will be provided between Barry Island 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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

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

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

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

The 20:30 Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central service will terminate at Hereford, with onward rail replacement bus to Cardiff Central.

The 21:16 Carmarthen to Hereford service will terminate at Newport with an onward rail replacement bus 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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

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

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

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

Tuesday to Thursday:

The 19:42 Llandudno to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Manchester Oxford Road.

The 21:09 Birmingham International to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Chester. A replacement bus service will run from Chester to Manchester Piccadilly (not calling at Warrington Bank Quay).

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

The 22:01 Chester to Liverpool Lime Street service will not run. A replacement bus service will run from Chester to Liverpool South Parkway.

The 22:25 Manchester Airport to Chester service will start from Manchester Oxford Road earlier than usual at 22:04 and run earlier throughout.

The 23:22 Liverpool Lime Street to Chester service will not run. A replacement bus service will run from Liverpool South Parkway to Chester.

Wednesday to Friday: The 00:24 Manchester Piccadilly to Chester service will not run, and will be replaced by a bus throughout.

The 00:51 Manchester Airport to Holyhead service will run between Chester and Holyhead only. A replacement bus service will run from Manchester Piccadilly to Chester. The 03:51 Chester to Manchester Airport service will not run. A replacement bus service will run from Chester to Manchester Piccadilly. The 05:20 Manchester Airport to Llandudno service will start from Warrington Bank Quay at 06:21. A replacement bus service will run from Manchester Piccadilly to Warrington Bank Quay.

Ticket acceptance:

You can use your ticket at no extra cost on Northern and TransPennine Express services between:

• Liverpool South Parkway and Liverpool Lime Street
• Manchester Oxford Road and Manchester Piccadilly / East Didsbury (Northern only) / Manchester Airport.

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement bus travel advice:

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

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

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

Engineering work is taking place between Hereford and Newport (South Wales), closing some lines.

The 20:30 Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central service will run between Manchester Piccadilly and Hereford only. A replacement bus service will run from Hereford to Cardiff Central.

The 20:40 Milford Haven to Hereford service will run between Milford Haven and Newport (South Wales) only. A replacement bus service will run from Newport (South Wales) to Hereford.

Additional service:

• 23:42 Newport (South Wales) to Cardiff Central

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement bus travel advice:

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

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

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

Engineering work is taking place between Llanelli and Carmarthen, closing all lines.

Great Western Railway:

Saturday:

No trains will run between Swansea and Carmarthen.

You can use Transport for Wales replacement buses at no extra cost.

Sunday:

Buses will replace trains between Swansea and Carmarthen.

Transport for Wales:

All day on Saturday and Sunday buses will replace trains between Swansea and Carmarthen.

Additionally on Sunday evening, the following services are affected:

• The 19:30 Manchester Piccadilly to Swansea service will divert via Barry and run later to Swansea
• The 21:16 Carmarthen to Hereford service will divert via Barry
• The 21:35 Milford Haven to Cardiff Central service will divert via Barry, and will arrive at Cardiff Central later than usual
• The 22:30 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen service will depart earlier than usual at 22:29 and divert via Barry

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

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

• The 04:38 Carmarthen to Swansea service is bus replaced throughout
• The 04:47 Carmarthen to Shrewsbury service will now start from Swansea with a bus provided from Carmarthen to connect in at Llanelli
• The 04:55 Carmarthen to Milford Haven service is bus replaced throughout
• The 05:43 Swansea to Manchester Piccadilly service will now start forward at Cardiff
• The 05:54 Milford Haven to Cardiff Central service will start forward at Carmarthen with bus provided to connect in from 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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

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

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

Engineering work is taking place at various locations across the Transport for Wales network, closing some lines.

The following services are affected:

Monday to Thursday:

• The 19:30 Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central service will divert between Newport (South Wales) and Cwmbran, resulting in extended journey times
• The 20:30 Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central service will divert between Cwmbran and Newport (South Wales), resulting in extended journey times
• The 21:46 Fishguard Harbour to Cardiff Central service will divert via Barry, resulting in extended journey times
• The 22:21 Cardiff Central to Crewe service will depart Cardiff Central earlier than usual at 22:12, and will also depart Newport (South Wales) earlier than usual at 22:32
• The 22:24 Chester to Cardiff Central service service will divert between Cwmbran and Newport (South Wales), resulting in extended journey times
• The 23:15 Cardiff Central to Abergavenny service will divert between Newport (South Wales) and Cwmbran, resulting in extended journey times
• The 23:20 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen service will depart Cardiff Central earlier than usual at 23:18, and will divert via Ninian Park (not calling)

Tuesday to Friday:

• The 00:30 Cardiff Central to Hereford service will divert between Newport (South Wales) and Cwmbran, resulting in extended journey times
• The 04:32 Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly service will depart Cardiff Central earlier than usual at 04:15 and Newport at 04:35, running as scheduled from Shrewsbury onwards
• The 05:43 Swansea to Manchester Piccadilly service is amended to run from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly only

Wednesday and Thursday:

• The 18:35 Shrewsbury to Swansea service will be amended to run from Shrewsbury to Llanelli only. A replacement bus service will run from Llanelli to Swansea via Port Talbot Parkway
• The 21:46 Fishguard Harbour to Cardiff Central service will be diverted. A replacement bus service will run from Llanelli to Port Talbot Parkway
• The 22:40 Swansea to Carmarthen service will be bus replaced throughout
• The 23:20 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen service will be diverted. A replacement bus service will run from Port Talbot Parkway to Carmarthen
• The 23:45 Swansea to Carmarthen service will be bus replaced throughout

Thursday and Friday:

• The 04:38 Carmarthen to Swansea service will be bus replaced throughout
• The 04:47 Carmarthen to Shrewsbury service will depart earlier than usual at 04:39
• The 05:16 Swansea to Llandovery service will start forward at Llanelli. A replacement bus service will run from Swansea to Llanelli

Friday only:

• The 17:30 Manchester Piccadilly to Milford Haven service will terminate at Swansea. A replacement bus service will run from Swansea to Milford Haven
• The 22:40 Swansea to Carmarthen service will be bus replaced throughout
• The 23:20 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen service will terminate at Swansea. A replacement bus service will run from Swansea to Carmarthen
• The 23:45 Swansea to Carmarthen service will be bus replaced throughout

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement bus travel advice:

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

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

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

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

Tuesday to Thursday:

The 21:35 Cardiff Central to Chester service will be diverted to run via Wrexham General. A replacement bus will run from Shrewsbury to Crewe, calling at all stations.

Tuesday and Thursday:

The 23:30 Crewe to Chester will not run, and will be replaced by a bus.

Wednesday and Thursday:

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

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

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

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

Engineering work is taking place between Blaenau Ffestiniog and Llandudno Junction, closing all lines. ​​​​​​​

Buses replace trains between Blaenau Ffestiniog and Llandudno Junction.

Check before you travel: 

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Replacement Bus Travel Advice: 

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

Engineering work is taking place between Coventry and Birmingham New Street, closing all lines.

Avanti West Coast:

A reduced timetable will be in operation. Some services on other routes will call additionally at Watford Junction, Milton Keynes Central, Rugby, Sandwell & Dudley, Wolverhampton and Stafford.

Buses replace trains between Rugby and Birmingham New Street, calling at Coventry and Birmingham International.

CrossCountry:

Trains will not call at Coventry or Birmingham International.

Buses will operate between Leamington Spa and Birmingham International, calling at Coventry.

London Northwestern Railway:

Trains between London Euston / Northampton and Birmingham New Street will run between London Euston / Northampton and Coventry only.

Buses replace trains between Coventry and Birmingham New Street, calling all stations.

Transport for Wales:

Transport for Wales services will start / terminate at Birmingham New Street. You should use other operators replacement buses between these stations.

West Midlands Railway:

Trains between Birmingham International and Rugeley Trent Valley will run between Birmingham New Street and Rugley Trent Valley only.

Buses replace trains between Birmingham International and Birmingham New Street.

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement bus travel advice:

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

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

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

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

Monday to Thursday:

The 23:34 Cardiff Central to Gloucester service will terminate at Severn Tunnel Junction.

A replacement bus will operate between Severn Tunnel Junction and Gloucester.

Tuesday to Friday:

The 05:38 Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Central service will start at Severn Tunnel Junction.

A replacement bus will operate earlier at 04:33 between Cheltenham Spa to Severn Tunnel Junction to connect to the train service.

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement bus travel advice:

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

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

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

Engineering work is taking place between Bridgend and Baglan, closing some lines.

The 08:04 Canrdiff Central to Swansea service has been retimed to depart at 08:29.

Check before you travel:

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Engineering work is taking place overnight at various locations between Cardiff Central and Port Talbot Parkway, closing some lines.

Monday night to Friday morning:

Late night / early morning trains to / from Cardiff Central may be diverted via Ninian Park (not calling) extending journey times.

Check before you travel:

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

Engineering work is taking place between Clarbeston Road and Whitland, closing some lines.

Due to the above engineering works, the following services will have extended journey times:

• 23:20 Milford Haven to Carmarthen (Monday to Wednesday)
• 04:47 Carmarthen to Milford Haven (Tuesday to Thursday)

Check before you travel:

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

Engineering work is taking place between Llanelli and Carmarthen, closing all lines.

Great Western Railway:

Friday and Saturday:

No trains will run between Swansea and Carmarthen.

You can use Transport for Wales replacement buses at no extra cost.

Sunday:

Buses will replace trains between Swansea and Carmarthen.

Transport for Wales:

Friday to Sunday:

There is no train service to / from Carmarthen.

Buses replace trains between:

• Swansea and Carmarthen
• Swansea / Carmarthen and Pembroke Dock
• Swansea / Carmarthen and Milford Haven
• Swansea / Carmarthen and 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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

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

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

Engineering work is taking place between Llanelli and Carmarthen, closing all lines.

Great Western Railway:

Saturday:

No trains will run between Swansea and Carmarthen.

You can use Transport for Wales replacement buses at no extra cost.

Sunday:

Buses will replace trains between Swansea and Carmarthen.

Transport for Wales:

Saturday and Sunday:

Trains will start / terminate at Swansea.

Buses will replace trains between:

• Swansea and Carmarthen
• Swansea and Pembroke Dock
• Swansea and Milford Haven
• Swansea and 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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

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

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

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Bidston and Wrexham General, closing all lines.

The 22:58 service between Bidston and Wrexham General will be replaced with bus. Please note that the bus will start at Birkenhead North (22:48), where step-free access to connecting Merseyrail services are available.

Check before you travel:

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Replacement bus travel advice:

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

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

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

Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town until 13:00, closing all lines.

Buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town until 13:00.

Check before you travel:

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Replacement bus travel advice:

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

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

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

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

Late night trains will be replaced by buses between Ebbw Vale Town and Cardiff Central / Newport (South Wales).

The following service amendments will apply:

The 21:11 Maesteg to Ebbw Vale Town service will terminate at Newport (South Wales) with an onward rail replacement bus being provided to Ebbw Vale Town.

The 22:07 Maesteg to Ebbw Vale Town service will terminate at Cardiff Central, with an onward rail replacement bus being provided to Ebbw Vale Town.

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

Check before you travel:

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Replacement bus travel advice:

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

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

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

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

Some services will be diverted, with others replaced by rail replacement buses. The following amendments will apply.

Monday to Thursday:

The 21:35 Cardiff Central to Chester service will terminate at Crewe. A connecting rail replacement bus service will operate between Crewe and Chester.

The 23:30 Crewe to Chester service will be replaced with a rail replacement bus throughout.

Tuesday to Friday:

The 04:48 Chester to Birmingham International service will start from Crewe with a connecting rail replacement bus departing Chester at 04:20.

The 04:48 Chester to Crewe service will not run with no rail replacement bus service in operation. Passengers are advised to travel on either the 03:38 Chester to Crewe rail replacement bus or the 05:37 Chester to Crewe service.

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement bus travel advice:

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

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

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

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

Cardiff Central - Swansea:

Services may depart / arrive at Cardiff Central and stations to / from Swansea at different times than previously advertised.

Cardiff Central - Hereford / Shrewsbury / Manchester / Chester / Holyhead:

Services may depart / arrive at Cardiff Central at different times than previously advertised. Cardiff Central - Maesteg:

Services that usually run between Cardiff Central and Maesteg will only run between Bridgend and Maesteg. You should change at Bridgend and use alternative Transport for Wales services between Cardiff Central and Bridgend, at no extra cost. Please note that services may be busy due to reduced service. Cardiff Central - Ebbw Vale Town:

A reduced and amended service will run. You may need to change at Newport for travel to / from Ebbw Vale Town. Services to / from Cheltenham Spa / Rhymney / Merthyr Tydfil / Aberdare / Treherbert are unaffected by this engineering work.

Check before you travel:

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

The following trains will be amended:

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

The 22:26 Chester to Cardiff will be diverted via Crewe. A replacement bus will be provided between Chesterand Shrewsbury.

The 23:27 Shrewsbury to Chester 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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

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

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

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

The following trains will be amended as follows:

Monday to Thursday

The 20:08 Birmingham International to Aberystwyth service will terminate at Machynlleth. A replacement bus will be provided between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth.

The 22:27 Aberystwyth to Machynlleth is re-timed to depart at 22:30. (Monday to Wednesday)

The 23:40 Aberystwyth to Machynlleth will be replaced by a bus throughout.

Tuesday to Friday

The 04:41 Machynlleth to Aberystwyth will be replaced by a bus throughout.

The 05:20 Aberystwyth to Birmingham International, will start from Machynlleth booked time with a bus connecting into the service from Aberystwyth.

Monday to Thursday

Check before you travel:

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Replacement bus travel advice:

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

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

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

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

The 22:40 Cardiff Central to Bridgend via Barry service will terminate at Barry. A replcement bus will be provided between Barry and Bridgend.

Check before you travel:

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Replacement bus travel advice:

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

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

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

Engineering work is taking place in the early hours in the Carmarthen area closing some lines.

The 00:12 Swansea to Carmarthen service will be replaced by a bus throughout.

The 07:55 Carmarthen to Milford Haven service will start from Haverfordwest.

Check before you travel:

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Replacement bus travel advice:

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

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

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

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

The 22:32 Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury service will now start at Crewe. A bus will be provided from Manchester Piccadilly to Crewe to connect with the train.

The 20:10 Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly service will terminate at Crewe. A bus will be provided between Crewe and Manchester Piccadilly.

Check before you travel:

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Replacement bus travel advice:

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

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

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

Engineering work is taking place until 12:30 between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton, closing some lines.

Transport for Wales:

The following services will all start from Shrewsbury:

• 10:06 Birmingham International to Chester
• 11:06 Birmingham International to Aberystwyth
• 12:08 Birmingham International to Aberystwyth
• 13:08 Birmingham International to Chester

You should use London Northwestern Railway / West Midlands Railway services between Birmingham International and Wolverhampton. A replacement bus service will operate between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury.

The following trains will not run and will be replaced by buses between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton:

08:09 Shrewsbury to Birmingham International

09:17 Shrewsbury to Birmingham International

You are advised to use West Midlands Railway / London Northwestern Railway services between Wolverhampton and Birmingham International.

The 09:20 Chester to Birmingham International service will terminate at Shrewsbury a replacement bus will run between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton. You are advised to use West Midlands Railway / London Northwestern Railway services between Wolverhampton and Birmingham International.

West Midlands Railway:

No trains will run between Birmingham New Street and Shrewsbury.

Rail replacement buses will run between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury.

You are advised to travel on other West Midlands Railway services between Birmingham New Street and Wolverhampton.

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement bus travel advice:

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

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

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

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

Avanti West Coast:

Trains will be diverted via Sandbach, extending journey times.

Transport for Wales:

Buses replace trains Crewe 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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

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

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

Engineering work is taking place between Swansea and Carmarthen, closing all lines before 12:45 on Sunday.

Great Western Railway:

As a result:

• The 10:27 Swansea to Carmarthen will not run and will be replaced by earlier road transport at 10:00 from Swansea to Llanelli, Pembrey & Burry Port and Carmarthen, arriving at 11:12
• 11:25 Carmarthen to London Paddington will start from Swansea. Road transport will run at 11:56 from Carmarthen, calling at Pembrey & Burry Port and Llanelli to Swansea, arriving at 13:13 and connecting with the 13:23 Swansea to London Paddington service

Transport for Wales:

Buses replace trains between Swansea and Carmarthen / Whitland / Pembroke Dock.

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement bus travel advice:

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

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

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

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

Buses will replace late night / early morning trains between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester / Warrington Bank Quay.

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement bus travel advice:

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

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

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

Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Bay and Cardiff Queen Street, closing all lines.

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

You may use Cardiff Buses between these stations at no extra cost.

Check before you travel:

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

You can plan your journey on buses by using use the Traveline website

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

No trains will run between Cardiff Central and Danescourt until 17:50.

You may use Cardiff Buses between these stations at no extra cost.

Check before you travel:

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

You can plan your journey on buses by using use the Traveline website

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Hereford and Newport, closing some lines.

The 20:30 Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central service will terminate at Hereford. A replacement bus service will be in place between Hereford 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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

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

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

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

Great Western Railway:

Trains between London Paddington and Carmarthen will terminate / start at Swansea.

Buses will replace trains between Swansea and Carmarthen.

The 10:27 Swansea to Carmarthen will not run.

Transport for Wales:

Buses will replace trains between Llanelli and Whitland.

Additionally the 21:16 Carmarthen to Hereford service will start from Neath and terminate at Newport (South Wales). A replacement bus will be provided between Newport and 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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

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

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

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

Monday to Thursday:

The 20:10 Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly will terminate at Crewe, a replacement bus will be provided between Crewe and Manchester Piccadilly.

The 21:09 Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly will terminate at Chester, a replacement bus will be provided between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly.

The 21:52 Chester to Manchester Piccadilly is replaced by a bus throughout.

The 23:25 Manchester Airport to Holyhead service will start at Chester with with a replacement bus between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester.

Tuesday to Friday:

The 00:24 Manchester Piccadilly to Chester is replaced by a bus throughout.

The 03:51 Chester to Manchester Airport is replaced by a bus throughout.

The 04:55 Chester to Manchester Airport train will not run and will be replaced by a bus between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly.

The 05:25 Manchester Airport to Holyhead will start at Chester, a replacement bus will be provided between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester.

The 06:25 Manchester Airport to Llandudno service will start at Chester. A replacement bus servicewill be provided between Manchester Piccadilly 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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

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

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

Engineering work is taking place between Llandudno Junction and Llandudno, closing all lines.

Buses replace trains between Llandudno Junction and Llandudno.

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement bus travel advice:

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

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

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

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

Monday to Thursday:

The 23:30 Cardiff Central to Barry Island will be bus replaced throughout.

Tuesday to Friday:

The 05:25 Barry Island to Caerphilly will start from Cardiff Central with a replacement bus provided between Barry Island 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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

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

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

Engineering work is taking place between Llandudno Junction and Holyhead., closing all lines.

Buses replace trains between Llandudno Junction and Holyhead.

Train services between Llandudno, Llandudno Junction and Blaenau Ffestiniog are unaffected by these works.

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement bus travel advice:

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

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

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

Engineering work is taking place between Hereford and Newport (South Wales), closing some lines.

The 20:30 Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central service will run between Manchester Piccadilly and Hereford only. A replacement bus service will run from Hereford to Cardif Central.

The 21:16 Carmarthen to Hereford service will run between Carmarthen and Newport (South Wales) only. A replacement bus service will run from Newport (South Wales) 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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

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

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

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

Wednesday and Thursday:

• 18:35 Shrewsbury to Swansea service will terminate at Llanelli with connecting rail replacement road transport onwards to Swansea
• 22:27 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen service will run to an amended timetable, journey time extended, running later from Llanelli
• 21:46 Fishguard Harbour to Cardiff Central service will be iverted between Llanelli and Port Talbot Parkway, with replacement road transport available for stops between these stations
• 23:20 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen service will be diverted between Port Talbot Parkway and Llanelli, with replacement road transport available for stops between these stations
• 22:40 Swansea to Carmarthen train will not run and will be replaced by a bus
• 23:45 Swansea to Carmarthen train will not run and will be replaced by a bus

Thursday and Friday:

• 04:38 Carmarthen to Swansea train will not run and will be replaced by a bus
• 04:47 Carmarthen to Shrewsbury service departs earlier and runs earlier to Llanelli
• 05:16 Swansea to Llandovery starts Llanelli earlier, with connecting rail replacement road transport from 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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

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

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

Engineering work is taking place between Shrewsbury and Craven Arms, closing some lines.

The following trains will not run and will be replaced by a bus:

The 04:18 Shrewsbury to Llandrindod.

The 05:53 Llandrindod to 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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

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

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

Engineering work is taking place between Shrewsbury and Craven Arms, closing some lines.

The following trains will not run and will be replaced by a bus:

The 04:18 Shrewsbury to Llandrindod.

The 05:53 Llandrindod to 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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

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

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

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

Monday to Thursday

• 19:42 Llandudno to Manchester Airport will terminate at Warrington Bank Quay, a replacement bus will be provided for onward travel
• 21:09 Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly will terminate at Chester, , a replacement bus will be provided for onward travel23:22 Liverpool Lime Street to Chester service will be bus replaced throughout
• 21:52 Chester to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Warrington Bank Quay, a replacement bus will be provided for onward travel
• 22:01 Chester to Liverpool Lime Street service will be bus replaced throughout
• 22:25 Manchester Airport to Chester service will be bus replaced throughout
• 23:25 Manchester Airport to Holyhead will start from Chester, a replacement bus will be provided to connect with the train
• 22:01 Chester to Liverpool Lime Street service will be bus replaced throughout

Tuesday to Friday

• 00:24 Manchester Piccadilly to Chester service will be bus replaced throughout
• 03:51 Chester to Manchester Airport service will be bus replaced throughout
• 05:25 Manchester Airport to Llandudno will start at Warrington Bank Quay, a replacement bus will be provided to connect with the train

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement bus travel advice:

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

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

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

Engineering work is taking place between Gloucester and Severn Tunnel Junction, closing all lines overnight from Monday 8 to Friday 12 December.

Monday - Thursday

The 23:34 Cardiff Central to Gloucester service will terminate at Severn Tunnel Junction. A rail replacement bus will be at Severn Tunnel Junction for journeys to Gloucester.

Tuesday - Friday

The 05:38 Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Central service will start from Severn Tunnel Junction. A rail replacement bus will run from Cheltenham Spa to connect with this train.

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement bus travel advice:

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

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

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

Engineering work is taking place between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth, closing all lines overnight from Monday 8 to Thursday 11 December.

Monday - Wednesday

After 23:30, buses will replace trains between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth.

Tuesday - Thursday

Before 05:15, buses will replace trains 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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

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

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

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

Saturday

Buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central / Cardiff Queen Street and Caerphilly / Bargoed / Rhymney.

Penarth - Cardiff Central services will not run. You should use Penarth - Coryton services instead.

Sunday

Buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central / Cardiff Queen Street and Caerphilly / 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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

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

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

Engineering work is taking place in the Carmarthen area, closing all lines until approximately 13:00 on Sunday 7 December.

Great Western Railway

The 10:27 Swansea to Carmarthen service will not run. It will be replaced by earlier road transport which will depart Swansea at 10:00, calling at Llanelli, Pembrey & Burry Port and Carmarthen. It is expected to arrive at Carmarthen for 11:12.

The 11:25 Carmarthen to London Paddington service will start from Swansea. Road transport will depart Carmarthen at 11:56, calling at Pembrey & Burry Port, Llanelli and Swansea. It is expected to arrive at Swansea for 13:13. This will allow customers requiring stations to London Paddington to connect with the 13:23 Swansea to London Paddington service.

Transport for Wales

Before 13:00:

• Fishguard Harbour - Carmarthen services will run between Fishguard Harbour and Whitland only
• Milford Haven - Carmarthen services will run between Milford Haven and Haverfordwest / Whitland only
• Buses will be available between Whitland and Carmarthen
• Buses will replace trains between Pembroke Dock and Carmarthen
• Buses will replace trains between Carmarthen and Swansea

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement bus travel advice:

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

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

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

Engineering work is taking place between Rhyl and Holyhead, closing all lines on Sunday 7 December and early morning on Monday 8 December.

Avanti West Coast:

On Sunday 7 December, the following services will be amended:

• 09:38 Holyhead – London Euston will start from Chester
• 10:36 Crewe – Holyhead will terminate at Chester
• 11:48 Holyhead – London Euston will start from Chester
• 12:48 Holyhead – London Euston will start from Chester
• 13:02 London Euston – Holyhead will terminate at Chester
• 13:48 Holyhead – London Euston will start from Chester
• 17:01 London Euston – Wrexham will terminate at Chester
• 17:53 Holyhead – London Euston will start from Chester
• 18:01 London Euston – Holyhead will terminate at Chester
• 19:01 London Euston – Holyhead will terminate at Crewe
• 19:17 Chester – Holyhead - service will not run

Transport for Wales:

Buses will replace trains between Rhyl and Holyhead all day on Sunday 8 December.

Buses will replace early morning trains between Rhyl / Llandudno Junction and Holyhead on Monday 9 December.

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement bus travel advice:

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

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

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

Engineering work is taking place between Llandudno Junction and Blaenau Ffestiniog, closing all lines.

Buses will replace trains between Llandudno and Llandudno Junction / Blaenau Ffestiniog 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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

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

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

Engineering work is taking place between Carmarthen and Swansea, closing some lines until 06:00 on Thursday 11 and Friday 12 December.

The 04:38 Carmarthen to Swansea service will not run. Rail replacement transport will run between Carmarthen and Swansea, leaving earlier at 04:09. It will call at Pembrey & Burry Port, Llanelli and Swansea.

The 04:47 Carmarthen to Shrewsbury service will not run. Rail replacement transport will run between Carmarthen and Llanelli, leaving at 04:10. It will call at Pembrey & Burry Port and Llanelli.

The 05:40 Carmarthen to Cardiff Central service will be diverted between Carmarthen and Swansea. Departure times between Carmarthen and Swansea will be altered as a result.

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement bus travel advice:

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

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

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

Engineering work is taking place between Port Talbot Parkway and Bridgend, closing some lines overnight from Monday 8 to Wednesday 10 December.

Some late night / early morning Transport for Wales services will see an increase in journey times, therefore altering some departure times.

Check before you travel:

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

No trains will run between Radyr and Ninian Park via Fairwater.

Saturday:

Services between Aberdare and Cardiff Central will be diverted to run via Llandaf, Cathays and Cardiff Queen Street. These services will additionally call at Ninian Park.

Services between Pontypridd to Cardiff Bay will run between Cardiff Queen Street and Cardiff Bay only.

Services between Treherbert / Merthyr Tydfil and Cardiff Central will run as normal.

Sunday:

Services between Aberdare and Cardiff Central will be diverted to run via Llandaf, Cathays and Cardiff Queen Street.

You are advised you can use your ticket on Cardiff Buses.

Check before you travel:

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Engineering work is taking place between Ninian Park and Radyr, closing all lines.

Sundays:

Trains between Aberdare and Cardiff Central are diverted via Llandaf, Cathays and Cardiff Queen Street.

Monday to Saturday:

Trains between Aberdare and Cardiff Central are diverted via Llandaf, Cathays and Cardiff Queen Stree and will run to Ninian Park.

Trains between Pontypridd and Aberdare will run between Cardiff Bay and Cardiff Queen Street only.

Trains between Cardiff Central and Merthyr Tydfil / Aberdare will run as normal.

Check before you travel:

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

You can plan your journey on buses by using use the Traveline website