Buses replace late night trains to / from Swindon / Chippenham on Sunday 19 October 

Route(s) affected

Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Bristol Temple Meads

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Didcot Parkway and Swindon, closing all lines late on Sunday night.

As a result, the 23:00 and 23:33 London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads services will divert between Reading and Bath Spa (via Newbury – not calling). They will not call at Didcot Parkway, Swindon or Chippenham.

Road transport will operate from Reading to Swindon and Chippenham, dropping customers off only. For Didcot Parkway, you should travel by diverted 23:33 service and change at Reading for alternative rail connections to Didcot Parkway.

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.