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08/12/2024

Engineering work is taking place between Bridgend and Cardiff Central, closing all lines.

Great Western Railway:

Trains between Bridgend and Cardiff Central will be diverted, extending journey times by approximately 30 minutes.

Trains to / from Carmarthen will run between Swansea and Carmarthen only. Trains to / from Swansea / Neath / Port Talbot Parkway / Bridgend will be retimed to run earlier or later than usual.

Transport for Wales:

Buses will replace trains between Bridgend and Cardiff Central via Pontyclun.

Trains that usually run via Pontyclun will be retimed to start earlier or later than usual, and will be diverted to run via Barry with extended journey times. These trains will also run to an amended timetable.

Check before you travel:

If you are travelling with Great Western Railway, you can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

If you are travelling with Transport for Wales, 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 information, please use our travel information pages.

You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Affected operators
Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales
Nationalrail link
Last updated: 08/10/24 - 07:29