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Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth from Monday 27 April to Friday 1 May 

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Engineering work details

Starts Monday 27 April 2026 to Friday 01 May 2026

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Route(s) affected

Transport for Wales between Birmingham International / Machynlleth and Aberystwyth

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

Monday to Thursday:

  • The 20:08 Birmingham International to Aberystwyth service will terminate at Machynlleth. A replacement bus will run from Machynlleth to Aberystwyth

  • The 23:40 Aberystwyth to Machynlleth service will be replaced by a bus

Tuesday to Friday:

  • The 04:41 Machynlleth to Aberystwyth service will be replaced by a bus

  • The 05:17 Aberystwyth to Birmingham International service will start from Machynlleth at 05:54. A replacement bus will run earlier from Aberystwyth at 04:54 to Machynlleth, connecting with the train

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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