Cardiff Bay Line Transformation: No trains to / from Cardiff Bay from Saturday 30 August to Friday 5 September
Engineering work details
Starts Saturday 30 August 2025 to Friday 05 September 2025
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
all routes to / from Cardiff Bay
Description
Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Queen Street and Cardiff Bay, closing all lines. Background information can be found below.
All week, no trains will run between Cardiff Queen Street and Cardiff Bay.
Replacement bus services will run between Cardiff Queen Street and Cardiff Bay in the early morning and late evening.
You can use your ticket at no extra cost on Cardiff Bus services to / from Cardiff Bay.
Background Information:
The Cardiff Bay Line transformation is part of the South Wales Metro project. A new two-platform station in the north of Butetown is being built. The existing Cardiff Bay station will also get a second platform as well as new signage, customer information screens and other enhancements. More information is available on the Transport for Wales website.
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 use 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 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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