Buses replace trains between Andover and Gillingham (Dorset) and between Warminster and Salisbury on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 February
Engineering work details
Starts Saturday 07 February 2026 to Sunday 08 February 2026
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Great Western Railway between Portsmouth Harbour and Cardiff Central and also between Salisbury and Bristol Temple Meads
South Western Railway between London Waterloo and Yeovil Junction / Exeter St Davids
Description
Engineering work is taking place between Salisbury and Gillingham (Dorset), closing all lines.
Great Western Railway:
Rail replacement buses will operate between Salisbury and Warminster.
Trains between Portsmouth Harbour and Cardiff Central will now operate between Portsmouth Harbour and Salisbury and also between Warminster and Cardiff Central.
Trains between Salisbury and Bristol Temple Meads will operate between Warminster and Bristol Temple Meads.
South Western Railway:
Rail replacement buses will operate between:
Andover and Gillingham (Dorset)
Salisbury and Gillingham (Dorset)
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 set-down 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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