Buses replace late night trains between Swindon and Chippenham / Bath Spa / Cheltenham Spa from Monday 22 to Thursday 25 September 

Route(s) affected

Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Bristol Temple Meads, and between Swindon and Cheltenham Spa

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Swindon and Bristol Temple Meads / Gloucester, closing various lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

Swindon - Chippenham - Bath Spa:

The 22:28 and 23:32 London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads services will be diverted after Swindon, and will not call at Chippenham or Bath Spa. Replacement buses will run between Swindon and Bristol Temple Meads via Chippenham / Bath Spa.

Swindon - Kemble - Gloucester:

The 23:42 Swindon to Cheltenham Spa will divert between Swindon and Gloucester via Bristol Parkway (calling additionally). It will not call at Kemble, Stroud or Stonehouse. A replacement bus will run between Swindon and Cheltenham Spa, calling at Kemble, Stroud, Stonehouse Town Hall and Gloucester.

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.