Buses replace trains between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Pontyclun from Saturday 27 to Tuesday 30 December 

Route(s) affected

Great Western Railway between London Paddington / Bristol Parkway and Swansea / Carmarthen

Transport for Wales between Rhymney / Cardiff Central and Bridgend, between Ebbw Vale Town and Maesteg, and also between Manchester Piccadilly and Swansea / Pembroke Dock / Milford Haven / Fishguard Harbour

Description

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

Great Western Railway:

Buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Pontyclun.

Transport for Wales:

This engineering work has been altered, and details about how this work impacts services is not fully known. More information will be published here when it is known.

Check before you travel:

These changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel.

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.