Buses replace late night trains between Bicester North / Banbury and Oxford from Monday 20 to Wednesday 22 October
Engineering work details
Starts Monday 20 October 2025 to Wednesday 22 October 2025
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Chiltern Railways between Banbury and Oxford, and between London Marylebone and Oxford
Description
Engineering work is taking place between Heyford and Banbury, closing all lines late on Monday to Wednesday nights.
After 22:20, trains from London Marylebone towards Oxford will divert to terminate at Bicester North.
Replacement buses will run between:
Bicester North and Oxford
Banbury and Oxford
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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