Engineering work is taking place between Swindon and Gloucester, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.
Monday to Wednesday:
The 23:42 Swindon to Cheltenham Spa service will be diverted between Swindon and Gloucester, not calling Kemble, Stroud or Stonehouse. It will call additionally at Bristol Parkway where it will change direction of travel. It will terminate at Gloucester. A replacement bus will run at 23:42 from Swindon to Kemble, Stroud, Stonehouse (Town Hall), Gloucester and Cheltenham Spa. If you are travelling between Swindon and Gloucester, you should use the train.
Thursday:
The 23:42 Swindon to Cheltenham Spa will be diverted between Swindon and Gloucester, not calling Kemble, Stroud or Stonehouse. It will call additionally at Bristol Parkway where it will change direction of travel. A replacement bus will run at 23:42 from Swindon to Kemble, Stroud and Stonehouse (Town Hall). This bus continues to Gloucester (set down only) and Cheltenham Spa. If you are travelling from Swindon to Gloucester / Cheltenham Spa, you should use 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.