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Buses replace late night trains between Swindon / Gloucester and Cheltenham Spa from Monday 20 to Thursday 23 April 

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Engineering work details

Starts Monday 20 April 2026 to Thursday 23 April 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Great Western Railway between London Paddington / Swindon and Cheltenham Spa

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Swindon / Gloucester and Cheltenham Spa, closing various lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

Monday and Tuesday:

The 21:31 London Paddington to Cheltenham Spa service will terminate at Gloucester. A replacement bus will run from Gloucester to Cheltenham Spa.

Monday to Thursday:

The 23:42 Swindon to Cheltenham Spa service will be diverted, and will not call at Kemble, Stroud or Stonehouse. It will then terminate at Gloucester.

A replacement bus will run from Swindon to Cheltenham Spa via Kemble, Stroud, Stonehouse (Town Hall) and Gloucester.

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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