Engineering work is taking place between Didcot Parkway and Bath Spa, closing all lines.
Buses will replace trains between:
- Reading and Swindon / Chippenham
- Swindon / Chippenham and Bath Spa
- Chippenham and Westbury
An hourly service will run between London Paddington and Bristol Temple Meads / Swansea and will be diverted between Reading and Bristol Parkway via Newbury (not calling). The 17:18 London Paddington to Carmarthen service will not run. The 20:22 Swansea to Swindon service will terminate at Bristol Parkway.
Most London Paddington - Newbury services will not run however trains between Reading and Bedwyn will run as normal. The 06:58 Newbury to London Paddington service will start from Reading.
Most trains between London Paddington and Swindon / Bristol Parkway will not run.
Most trains between London Paddington and Exeter St Davids / Paignton / Plymouth will be retimed to depart London Paddington a few minutes earlier than normal.
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.