Engineering work is taking place between Filton Abbey Wood and Severn Tunnel Junction, closing all lines.
CrossCountry:
Thursday 4 - Friday 5 July:
The 05:20 Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central service will not run. A replacement bus will run between Bristol Temple Meads and Newport. Change at Newport for trains towards Cardiff Central.
After Saturday 6 July:
It is not yet known how CrossCountry will be affected by this engineering work. More information will be published here as it is known.
Great Western Railway:
Wednesday 3 - Friday 5 July:
Long distance services:
Trains between London Paddington and Cardiff Central / Swansea / Carmarthen will be diverted, and will call additionally at Gloucester. These trains will not call at Bristol Parkway. Journey times between London and Wales will be extended, and trains will be retimed to run earlier or later than usual.
Local services:
Replacement buses will run between:
- Bristol Parkway and Patchway (hourly).
- Bristol Parkway and Severn Tunnel Junction (peak times only).
- Bristol Parkway and Newport / Cardiff Central (late night / early mornings only).
For Cardiff Central / Newport / Severn Tunnel Junction, you should travel via Gloucester for trains between Gloucester and Bristol Temple Meads to connect with amended train services.
After Saturday 6 July:
It is not yet known how Great Western Railway will be affected by this engineering work. More information will be published here as it is known.
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.