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Buses replace trains between Warminster / Salisbury and Southampton Central on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October 

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Engineering work details

Starts Saturday 17 October 2026 to Sunday 18 October 2026

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Route(s) affected

Great Western Railway between Cardiff Central / Bristol Temple Meads / Westbury and Portsmouth Harbour

South Western Railway between Salisbury and Romsey, and between London Waterloo and Frome / Yeovil Junction, and between Castle Cary / Westbury and Salisbury

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Warminster and Romsey, closing all lines.

Great Western Railway:

Buses will replace trains between:

Saturday:

  • Salisbury and Southampton Central

Sunday:

  • Warminster and Southampton Central via Salisbury

The first and last buses on Sunday will run between Westbury and Southampton Central, calling at Dilton Marsh.

For Romsey, you can use your ticket at no extra cost with South Western Railway.

South Western Railway:

On Saturday and Sunday, buses will replace trains between:

  • Romsey and Southampton Central

  • Salisbury and Southampton Central

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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