Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Bridgend and Maesteg from Monday 8 to Friday 12 September
Engineering work details
Starts Monday 08 September 2025 to Friday 12 September 2025
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Transport for Wales between Ebbw Vale Town / Cardiff Central and Maesteg
Description
Engineering work is taking place between Bridgend and Maesteg, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.
Monday to Thursday:
The 22:10 Cardiff Central to Maesteg service will terminate at Bridgend. A replacement bus will run from Bridgend to Maesteg.
The 23:16 Cardiff Central to Maesteg service will not run at all. You can instead travel on the 23:20 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen service as far as Bridgend, and change there for a replacement bus between Bridgend and Maesteg.
Tuesday to Friday:
The 06:11 Maesteg to Ebbw Vale Town service will start from Bridgend at 06:36. An earlier replacement bus will run from Maesteg at 05:42, connecting with the train at Bridgend.
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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