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Buses replace late night trains between Swindon / Gloucester and Cheltenham Spa from Monday 16 to Thursday 19 November 

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Engineering work details

Starts Monday 16 November 2026 to Thursday 19 November 2026

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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 all lines late on Monday to Thursday evenings.

Monday and Tuesday:

The 21:31 London Paddington to Cheltenham Spa will terminate at Gloucester. Road transport will run at 23:26 from Gloucester to Cheltenham Spa, arriving at 23:46.

Monday to Thursday:

The 23:42 Swindon to Cheltenham Spa will divert between Swindon and Gloucester (via Bristol Parkway where it will call additionally and change direction of travel). It will not call at Kemble, Stroud or Stonehouse. It will terminate at Gloucester at 00:54 (Tuesday to Friday).

There will be road transport at 23:45 from Swindon to Kemble, Stroud, Stonehouse High Street / Bath Road, Gloucester and Cheltenham Spa.

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 drop-off 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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