Buses replace trains between Cheltenham Spa and Gloucester / Lydney on Sunday 9 August
Engineering work details
Starts Sunday 09 August 2026 to Sunday 09 August 2026
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
CrossCountry between Cardiff Central and Nottingham / Leicester
Great Western Railway between Cheltenham Spa and Swindon / London Paddington, between Worcester Foregate Street / Worcester Shrub Hill / Gloucester and Bristol Temple Meads
Transport for Wales between Cardiff Central and Cheltenham Spa
Description
Engineering work is taking place between Cheltenham Spa and Gloucester / Lydney, closing all lines.
CrossCountry:
Buses will replace trains between Cheltenham Spa and Gloucester.
Great Western Railway:
Buses will replace trains between Cheltenham Spa and Gloucester.
Trains between London Paddington and Cheltenham Spa will be retimed at Stonehouse.
Trains between Bristol Temple Meads and Worcester Shrub Hill / Worcester Foregate Street will not call at Gloucester.
Transport for Wales:
Buses replace trains between Cheltenham Spa and Gloucester / Lydney.
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 drop-off 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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