Buses replace morning trains between Whitland and Milford Haven from Monday 29 December to Thursday 1 January 2026 

Route(s) affected

Between Manchester Piccadilly / Cardiff Central / Carmarthen and Milford Haven

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Clarbeston Road and Milford Haven, closing some lines between 09:25 and 14:35.

Monday and Tuesday:

Trains will run between Manchester Piccadilly / Cardiff Central and Whitland.

Rail replacement buses will run between Whitland and Milford Haven.

The last service able to run will be the 09:00 Milford Haven to Manchester Piccadilly.

The first service able to run will be the 15:44 Carmarthen to Milford Haven.

Wednesday and Thursday:

Trains will run between Manchester Piccadilly / Cardiff Central and Haverfordwest.

Rail replacement buses will run between Haverfordwest and Milford Haven.

The last service able to run will be the 09:00 Milford Haven to Manchester Piccadilly.

The first service able to run will be the 13:55 Carmarthen to Milford Haven.

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.