Buses replace late night trains between Reading and Newbury / Bedwyn from Monday 22 to Thursday 25 January

Engineering work is taking place between Reading West and Bedwyn, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning. ​​​​​​​

After approximately 22:10 each night, buses will replace trains between Reading and Newbury / Bedwyn.

Additionally, the 22:08 Newbury to Reading service will be amended to start earlier than usual, at 21:48 and will not call at Newbury Racecourse, Midgham or Aldermaston. A replacement bus will run at 22:08 from Newbury to Reading, calling at all stations.

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.