Buses replace morning trains between Cardiff Central and Penarth / Bridgend via Barry on Sunday 20 July
Engineering work details
Starts Sunday 20 July 2025 to Sunday 20 July 2025
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
between Cardiff Central and Barry Island / Bridgend, between Cardiff Central and Aberdare / Treherbert / Merthyr Tyfdil / Caerphilly / , between Queen Street and Penarth
Description
Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Barry, and between Cardiff Central and Radyr via Ninian Park, closing various lines.
Until 12:25, buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central and Barry Island / Bridgend via Barry.
Additionally, no trains will run between Cardiff Central and Radyr via Ninian Park. You can use your ticket at no extra cost on Cardiff Buses between Cardiff Central and Ninian Park, Waun-Gron Park, Fairwater, Danescourt and Radyr.
Services between Cardiff Central and Aberdare via Ninian Park will be diverted between Cardiff Central and Radyr, calling additionally at Cardiff Queen Street, Cathays and Llandaf.
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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