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Buses replace some early morning trains to / from Chippenham on Sunday 24 May 

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Engineering work details

Starts Sunday 24 May 2026 to Sunday 24 May 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between Warminster and Swindon and between Swindon and Westbury and also between Westbury and Bristol temple Meads

Description

Engineering work is taking place until 09:00 between Bradford-on-Avon and Warminster, closing some lines.

The 08:06 Warminster to Swindon trains will not run and will be part replaced by an earlier rail replacement bus departing at 07:45 from Warminster, calling at Dilton Marsh, Westbury, Trowbridge and Melksham to Chippenham. Rail connections available between Chippenham and Swindon.

The 09:08 Swindon to Westbury will start from Chippenham. No connection from Swindon into this train. However there will be road transport at 09:45 from Chippenham dropping off only at Melksham, Trowbridge and Westbury. Earlier rail connections from Swindon to Chippenham to connect into this replacement bus.

The 08:39 Westbury to Bristol Temple Meads will depart 09:06 and will operate later than normal throughout.

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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