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Amended late night / early morning Great Western Railway service between London Paddington and Swansea from Sunday 3 to Friday 8 May 

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Engineering work details

Starts Sunday 03 May 2026 to Friday 08 May 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between London Paddington and Swansea

Description

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Cardiff Central and Bridgend, closing some lines.

Sunday:

The 20:45 and 21:45 London Paddington to Swansea services will divert between Cardiff Central and Bridgend, arriving / departing Bridgend and beyond approximately 25 minutes later than normal.

Monday:

The 03:46 Swansea to London Paddington will not run. Customers should travel by later services.

Monday to Thursday:

The 20:48 London Paddington to Swansea will divert between Cardiff Central and Bridgend (via Ninian Park – not calling) arriving / departing Bridgend and beyond a few minutes later than normal.

The 21:48 and 22:49 London Paddington to Swansea will divert between Cardiff Central and Bridgend (via Barry – not calling) arriving / departing Bridgend and beyond later than normal

Tuesday to Friday:

The 03:46 Swansea to London Paddington will depart earlier at 03:38. It will arrive / depart Neath, Port Talbot Parkway and Bridgend a few minutes earlier than normal before diverting between Bridgend and Cardiff Central (via Barry – not calling). Normal timings departing Cardiff Central and beyond.

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