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Buses replace late night / early morning Great Western Railway services between Neath and Swansea from Monday 11 to Friday 15 May 

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Engineering work details

Starts Monday 11 May 2026 to Friday 15 May 2026

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Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Swansea

Description

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

Monday to Thursday:

The 21:48 and 22:49 London Paddington to Swansea services will terminate Neath. Replacement buses will run from Neath to Swansea.

Tuesday to Friday:

The 03:46 Swansea to London Paddington service will start from Neath at 04:14. An earlier replacement bus will run from Swansea at 03:46 to Neath, connecting with the train.

Wednesday and Thursday:

The 22:49 London Paddington to Neath service will run later than usual between Bristol Parkway and Newport (South Wales).

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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