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Amended Transport for Wales services in the Swansea area from Monday 21 to Friday 25 September 

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Engineering work details

Starts Monday 21 September 2026 to Friday 25 September 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Transport for Wales between Cardiff Central and Carmarthen / Pembroke Dock, between Manchester Piccadilly / Shrewsbury and Swansea, between Swansea and Llandovery / Pembroke Dock

Description

Engineering work is taking place in the Swansea area, closing various lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

Monday to Thursday:

  • The 18:35 Shrewsbury to Swansea service will terminate at Llanelli. A replacement bus will run from Llanelli to Swansea

  • The 21:07 Pembroke Dock to Cardiff Central service will be diverted between Llanelli and Port Talbot Parkway, and will not run via Swansea. A replacement bus will run between Llanelli and Cardiff Central via Swansea

  • The 23:10 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen service will be diverted between Port Talbot Parkway and Llanelli, and will not run via Swansea. A replacement bus will run from Port Talbot Parkway to Carmarthen via Swansea

Tuesday to Friday:

  • The 05:43 Swansea to Manchester Piccadilly will start from Cardiff Central. A replacement bus will run from Swansea earlier than usual and run to Cardiff Central, connecting with the amended train

  • The 05:13 Swansea to Llandovery service will start from Llanelli. A replacement bus will run from Swansea earlier than usual to Llanelli, connecting with the amended train

  • The 06:00 Swansea to Pembroke Dock service will start from Llanelli. A replacement bus will run from Swansea earlier than usual to Llanelli, connecting with the amended train

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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