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Buses replace late night trains between Oxford and Banbury from Monday 23 to Thursday 26 February 

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Engineering work details

Starts Monday 23 February 2026 to Thursday 26 February 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Great Western Railway between Didcot Parkway / Oxford and Banbury

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Oxford and Heyford, closing all lines each night from Monday to Thursday.

The following trains will be replaced by buses between Oxford and Banbury:

  • The 22:40 Didcot Parkway to Banbury service

  • The 23:34 Banbury to Oxford service

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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