Future engineering work

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Buses replace trains between Cardiff Central and Bristol Temple Meads on Saturday 19 November

Start date
19/11/2022 
End date
19/11/2022 
Route affected

Great Western Railway between Cardiff Central and Bristol Temple Meads / Portsmouth Harbour / Plymouth 

 
TOC(s) affected
Great Western Railway
Description

Engineering work is taking place between Patchway and Severn Tunnel Junction, closing some lines.

As a result the following amendments will apply:

  • The 16:50 Penzance to Cardiff Central service will terminate at Bristol Temple Meads.
  • The 20:23 Portsmouth Harbour to Cardiff Central service will terminate at Bristol Temple Meads.
  • The 22:00 Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads service will not run.
  • The 22:47 Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads service will not run.

 

Rail replacement buses will operate between:

  • Cardiff Central and Bristol Temple Meads (calling at Newport, Severn Tunnel Junction, Patchway and Filton Abbey Wood)

 

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

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.