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Buses replace late night trains between Didcot Parkway and Oxford on Saturday 26 April 

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Engineering work details

Starts Saturday 26 April 2025 to Saturday 26 April 2025

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Great Western Railway between London Paddington / Didcot Parkway and Oxford, and between Didcot Parkway and Banbury

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Didcot Parkway and Heyford, closing all lines late on Saturday night.

As a result:

  • 22:04 Banbury to Didcot Parkway will terminate Oxford. Road transport at 22:45 from Oxford to Didcot Parkway calling all stations

  • 22:45 Didcot Parkway to Oxford will not run and will be replaced by road transport from Didcot Parkway to Oxford calling all stations

  • 22:50 London Paddington to Oxford will terminate Didcot Parkway. Road transport from Didcot Parkway to Oxford taking 30 minutes

  • 23:00 Oxford to London Paddington will start Didcot Parkway later than normal. Road transport at 23:05 from Oxford to Didcot Parkway to connect into the train

  • 23:20 Didcot Parkway to Oxford will not run. You should travel by earlier or later services

  • 23:33 London Paddington to Oxford will terminate Didcot Parkway. Road transport from Didcot Parkway to Oxford taking 30 minutes

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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