Engineering work is taking place overnight between Didcot Parkway and Chippenham, and also between Swindon and Bristol Parkway, closing some lines.
The following service alterations will be in place:
- 22:49 London Paddington to Swansea will divert between Swindon and Bristol Parkway, and will call additionally at Chippenham and Bath Spa (set down only), then arrive / depart Bristol Parkway and beyond later than normal.
- 23:32 London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads will divert between Reading and Bath Spa (via Newbury). It will not call at Didcot Parkway, Swindon and Chippenham. If you are travelling to Didcot Parkway you should travel on the 23:14 London Paddington to Oxford service, which will call at Didcot Parkway.
Rail replacement transport will connect out of the 23:14 London Paddington to Oxford service to Swindon and Chippenham.
If you are travelling from Didcot Parkway, Swindon and Chippenham to Bath Spa and Bristol Temple Meads, you should travel on earlier services.
Check before you travel:
These changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel.
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.