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

The 23:42 Swindon to Cheltenham Spa will divert between Swindon and Gloucester, not calling Kemble, Stroud and 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.

Customers from Swindon to Gloucester / Cheltenham Spa 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.