Buses replace late night trains between Didcot Parkway and Oxford on Saturday 1 March 

Route(s) affected

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

Description

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

As a result:

The 22:04 Banbury to Didcot Parkway will at terminate Oxford. A replacement bus will run at 22:45 from Oxford to Didcot Parkway, calling all stations.

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

The 22:50 and 23:33 (departing 23:34) London Paddington to Oxford will terminate at Didcot Parkway. Replacement buses will run from Didcot Parkway to Oxford.

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

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

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.