Amended 23:42 Swindon to Cheltenham Spa service from Monday 31 August to Thursday 3 September
Engineering work details
Starts Monday 31 August 2026 to Thursday 03 September 2026
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Great Western Railway between Swindon and Cheltenham Spa
Description
Engineering work is taking place between Stonehouse and Gloucester, closing all lines on Monday to Thursday evenings.
As a result, the 23:42 Swindon to Cheltenham Spa service will depart earlier than usual at 23:17 and will divert between Swindon and Gloucester (running via Bath Spa / Severn Tunnel Junction, not calling at either). It will not call at Kemble, Stroud or Stonehouse, and will terminate at Gloucester at 01:03.
A replacement bus will run from Swindon to Kemble, Stroud, Stonehouse (Town Hall), Gloucester and Cheltenham Spa.
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 our Rail Replacement Services page.
You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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