Buses replace trains between Swindon and Gloucester / Cheltenham Spa via Kemble on Saturday 30 August 

Route(s) affected

Great Western Railway between London Paddington / Swindon and Cheltenham Spa, and between Swindon and Gloucester

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Swindon and Gloucester, closing all lines via Kemble on Saturday.

As a result, no trains will run between Swindon and Gloucester via Kemble.

Some trains between London Paddington and Cheltenham Spa will be diverted to run via Bristol Parkway. For journeys between London Paddington / Swindon and Gloucester / Cheltenham Spa, you should either use these trains, or travel via Bristol Parkway and change for further connections.

For stations between Swindon and Gloucester, replacement buses will run between Swindon and Gloucester via Kemble, Stroud and Stonehouse (Town Hall).

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.