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Amended morning service in the Westbury / Chippenham area on Sunday 20 September 

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Engineering work details

Starts Sunday 20 September 2026 to Sunday 20 September 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

services via Westbury

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Freshford and Westbury / Warminster, closing some lines.

The following services will be amended:

  • The 08:01 Weymouth to Cardiff Central service will terminate at Westbury

  • The 08:06 Warminster to Swindon service will not run. A rail replacement bus service will run from Warminster to Chippenham, departing earlier at 07:40

  • The 08:39 Westbury to Bristol Temple Meads service will not run. A rail replacement bus service will run from Westbury to Bath Spa departing at 08:40

  • The 09:00 Westbury to Weymouth service will depart later than usual at 09:40

  • The 09:08 Swindon to Westbury service will not run. A rail replacement bus service will run from Chippenham to Melksham

  • The 09:08 Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouth service will start from Westbury

  • The 09:22 Bristol Temple Meads to Portsmouth Harbour will call additionally at Keynsham and Oldfield Park

  • The 10:38 Weymouth to Swindon service will depart later than usual at 11:16, terminating at Chippenham

  • The 13:32 Swindon to Weymouth service will start from Chippenham earlier than normal at 13:24. A rail replacement bus service will run from Swindon to Chippenham

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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