Buses replace trains between Bristol Temple Meads and Clifton Down / Severn Beach from Monday 17 to Thursday 27 August 

Route(s) affected

All Great Western Railway services to / from Avonmouth / Severn Beach

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Bristol Temple Meads and Severn Beach, closing all lines.

No trains will run between Bristol Temple Meads and Avonmouth / Severn Beach.

A reduced train service will run to / from Lawrence Hill, Stapleton Road and Ashley Down.

Replacement buses will run:

• 1 bus per hour between Bristol Temple Meads and Severn Beach, calling at Clifton Down, Sea Mills, Shirehampton, Portway Park & Ride, Avonmouth and St Andrews Road

• 2 buses per hour peak / 1 bus per hour off peak between Bristol Temple Meads and Clifton Down, calling at Lawrence Hill, Stapleton Road, Montpelier and Redland

These two bus services will be timed for you to connect between the two services at Clifton Down.

No replacement buses will call at Ashley Down. You can use your ticket at no extra cost on the 70 local bus.

Alternatively, you can use your tickets at no extra cost on local bus routes between Bristol Temple Meads and stations to Severn Beach.

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner.

You can plan your journey on buses by using the Traveline website.

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.