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Buses replace trains between Shrewsbury and Hereford / Llandrindod on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 May 

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Engineering work details

Starts Saturday 09 May 2026 to Sunday 10 May 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between Manchester Piccadilly and Cardiff Central / Swansea / Carmarthen / Milford Haven / Fishguard Harbour, between Holyhead and Cardiff Central and also between Shrewsbury and Swansea

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Shrewsbury and Hereford, closing some lines.

Rail replacement buses will operate between:

  • Shrewsbury and Hereford

  • Shrewsbury and Llandrindod

On Sunday evening, the following services will be amended:

  • 20:30 Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central service will terminate at Shrewsbury. A rail replacement bus will operate from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central, departing at 22:07

  • 21:15 Carmarthen to Hereford service will terminate at Newport (South Wales). A rail replacement bus will operate from Newport (South Wales) to Hereford, departing at 23:42

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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