Engineering work is taking place overnight between Didcot Parkway and Swindon / Chippenham, closing some lines. ​​​​​​​

Monday, Wednesday and Thursday:

• The 22:49 London Paddington to Swansea will divert between Swindon and Bristol Parkway. It will arrive/depart Bristol Parkway and beyond later than normal.

Monday to Thursday:

• The 23:14 London Paddington to Oxford will call additionally at Didcot Parkway.
• The 23:32 London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads will divert between Reading and Bath Spa (via Newbury – NOT calling). It will not call at Didcot Parkway, Swindon and Chippenham. Road transport will operate from Reading to Swindon and Chippenham, also from Didcot Parkway to Swindon to connect into this bus. There will also be road transport at normal train time from Swindon to Chippenham, setting down only at Bath Spa and Bristol Temple Meads.

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.