Buses replace trains between Barrhead and Kilmarnock / Dumfries / Carlisle from Saturday 29 August to Sunday 13 September 

Route(s) affected

ScotRail between Glasgow Central and Kilmarnock / Dumfries / Carlisle, and between Kilmarnock and Ayr / Stranraer

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Barrhead and Dumfries, closing all lines.

Saturday 29 August to Friday 11 September:

Glasgow Central – Kilmarnock / Dumfries / Carlisle:

Buses replace trains between Barrhead and Kilmarnock / Dumfries.

Kilmarnock – Ayr – Stranraer:

Buses operate between Kilmarnock and Troon, where passengers can connect with trains to / from Ayr.

Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September:

Glasgow Central – Kilmarnock / Dumfries / Carlisle:

Buses replace trains between Barrhead and Kilmarnock / Carlisle.

Kilmarnock – Ayr – Stranraer:

Buses operate between Kilmarnock and Troon, where passengers can connect with trains to / from Ayr.

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.