Buses replace trains between Gloucester and Bristol Parkway on Saturday 15 to Sunday 16 July 

Route(s) affected

CrossCountry between Aberdeen / Glasgow Central / Edinburgh / Newcastle / York / Leeds / Sheffield / Derby / Birmingham New Street and Bristol Temple Meads / Exeter St Davids / Plymouth / Penzance

Great Western Railway between Gloucester and Bristol Parkway

Description

Engineering work taking place between Gloucester and Bristol Parkway, closing some lines. 

CrossCountry:

Trains between Cheltenham Spa and Bristol Parkway will be diverted, extending journey times by up to an hour.

Great Western Railway:

Saturday and Sunday: 

Trains will not run between Gloucester and Bristol Parkway. Hourly road transport will operate between Gloucester and Bristol Parkway, calling at Cam & Dursley and Yate. Journey times will be extended by 90 minutes.

The last bus from Gloucester to Bristol Parkway will extend to Filton Abbey Wood (drop off only) and Bristol Temple Meads. First bus from Bristol Parkway to Gloucester will start from Bristol Temple Meads, calling Filton Abbey Wood (pick up only).

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.