Buses replace late night trains between Didcot Parkway and Oxford on Saturday 7 March 

Route(s) affected

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

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Didcot Parkway and Tackley, closing all lines.

As a result:

• The 22:04 Banbury to Didcot Parkway service will terminate at Oxford. Road transport will run at 22:45 from Oxford to Didcot Parkway, calling at all stations

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

• The 22:50 London Paddington to Oxford service will terminate at Didcot Parkway. Road transport will run from Didcot Parkway to Oxford, taking 30 minutes

• The 23:00 Oxford to London Paddington service will start at Didcot Parkway at 23:52. Road transport will run at 23:05 from Oxford to Didcot Parkway to connect with the train

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

• The 23:33 London Paddington to Oxford service will terminate at Didcot Parkway. Road transport will run from Didcot Parkway to Oxford, taking 30 minutes

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.