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Buses replace trains between Didcot Parkway and Oxford / Banbury from Sunday 1 to Sunday 8 February 

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Engineering work details

Starts Sunday 01 February 2026 to Sunday 08 February 2026

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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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