Buses replace trains between Shrewsbury and Chester via Wrexham General on Saturday 31 January and Sunday 1 February 

Route(s) affected

Transport for Wales between Birmingham International and Chester / Llandudno / Holyhead, between Cardiff Central and Llandudno Junction / Holyhead, and between Shrewsbury / Wolverhampton and Chester

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Shrewsbury and Chester, closing all lines.

Buses will replace trains between Shrewsbury and Chester via Wrexham General.

Trains that usually run between Shrewsbury and Chester via Wrexham General will be diverted to run via Crewe, and will run to an amended timetable. Some additional replacement buses will run between Shrewsbury and Crewe to assist with connections to / from smaller stations between Shrewsbury and Crewe.

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.