Buses replace late night trains between Bath Spa and Westbury from Monday 8 to Thursday 11 September
Engineering work details
Starts Monday 08 September 2025 to Thursday 11 September 2025
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Great Western Railway between Bristol Temple Meads and Westbury / Portsmouth Harbour
Description
Engineering work is taking place between Bath Spa and Westbury, closing all lines on Monday to Thursday evenings.
As a result:
The 21:23 Portsmouth Harbour to Bristol Temple Meads service will terminate at Westbury. A replacement bus will run from Westbury to Trowbridge, Bradford-on-Avon and Bath Spa. You can use alternative rail connections between Bath Spa and Bristol Temple Meads at no extra cost
The 23:06 Bristol Temple Meads to Westbury service will terminate at Bath Spa. A replacement bus will run from Bath Spa to Freshford (village), Westwood Village (for Avoncliff), Bradford-on-Avon, Trowbridge and Westbury
The 23:45 Bristol Temple Meads to Frome will terminate at Bath Spa. A replacement bus will run from Bath Spa to Freshford (village), Westwood Village (for Avoncliff), Bradford-on-Avon, Trowbridge, Westbury and Frome
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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