Buses replace trains between Didcot Parkway and Oxford / Banbury from Sunday 1 to Sunday 8 February
Engineering work details
Starts Sunday 01 February 2026 to Sunday 08 February 2026
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
CrossCountry between Bournemouth / Southampton Central / Reading and Birmingham New Street / Manchester Piccadilly
Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Oxford / Worcester Foregate Street / Great Malvern / Hereford
Description
Engineering work is taking place between Didcot Parkway and Oxford, closing all lines.
CrossCountry:
Buses replace trains between Didcot Parkway and Oxford / Banbury.
Great Western Railway:
Buses will replace trains between Didcot Parkway and Oxford.
2 buses per hour will run non-stop between Didcot Parkway and Oxford
1 bus per hour will run between Didcot Parkway and Oxford, calling at Radley
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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