Buses replace trains between Gloucester and Newport from Sunday 6 to Friday 11 August 

Route(s) affected

CrossCountry between Nottingham / Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central

Transport for Wales between Cheltenham Spa / Gloucester and Cardiff Central / Maesteg / Bridgend

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Gloucester and Newport, closing all lines.

CrossCountry:

On Sunday, you are advised to travel via Bristol Parkway for onward travel towards Cardiff.

Monday to Friday:

Buses will replace trains between Gloucester and Newport, these buses are provided by Transport for Wales.

Transport for Wales:

Buses will replace trains between Cheltenham Spa / Gloucester and Chepstow.

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 this page.

You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.