Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Swindon and Bristol Temple Meads via Chippenham on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 February 

Route(s) affected

Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Bristol Temple Meads

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Keynsham and Bristol Temple Meads, closing all lines on Saturday evening and Sunday morning.

As a result:

Saturday:

• The 22:30 London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads will be diverted between Swindon and Bristol Temple Meads (via Bristol Parkway – not calling). It will not call at Chippenham or Bath Spa. A replacement bus will operate from Swindon to Chippenham and Bath Spa. This bus continues to Bristol Temple Meads

• The 23:30 London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads will be diverted between Swindon and Bristol Temple Meads (via Bristol Parkway – not calling). It will not call at Chippenham and Bath Spa. A replacement bus will operate from Swindon to Chippenham and Bath Spa. This bus will set down only at Bath Spa, and continue to Bristol Temple Meads

Sunday:

• There will also be a replacement bus at 01:03 on Sunday from Bath Spa to Bristol Temple Meads, which is at the normal time of the last train from Bath Spa

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.