Buses replace trains between Crewe and Shrewsbury on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 June
Engineering work details
Starts Saturday 20 June 2026 to Sunday 21 June 2026
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Between Manchester Piccadilly and Cardiff Central / Swansea / Carmarthen / Pembroke Dock / Milford Haven / Fishguard Harbour, between Birmingham International and Chester / Holyhead, and also between Crewe and Shrewsbury
Description
Engineering work is taking place between Crewe and Shrewsbury, closing all lines.
Rail replacement buses will operate between Crewe and Shrewsbury via Nantwich.
Services between Manchester Piccadilly and Cardiff Central / Swansea / Carmarthen / Pembroke Dock / Milford Haven / Fishguard Harbour will operate between Crewe and Cardiff Central / Swansea / Carmarthen / Pembroke Dock / Milford Haven / Fishguard Harbour only, running via Chester and Wrexham General.
Services between Manchester Piccadilly and Crewe will operate to a retimed schedule.
Services between Chester and Llandudno Junction have also been reduced.
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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