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Reduced Transport for Wales service between Cardiff Central and Cheltenham Spa today 

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Incident reported: Tuesday 30 June 2026 at 07:08

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Last updated

Tuesday 30 June 2026 at 07:10

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between Cardiff Central and Cheltenham Spa

Description

With more trains than usual requiring repair at the same time, some services between Cardiff Central and Cheltenham Spa will be cancelled.

This is expected to continue until the end of the day.

Customer advice:

Your ticket can be used at no extra cost on any CrossCountry services between Cardiff Central and Cheltenham Spa until 20:00.

The following rail replacement transport has been arranged:

  • 06:10 Newport all stops to Cheltenham Spa - provided by Jenson

  • 09:10 Newport all stops to Cheltenham Spa - provided Ferris and Watts

  • 10:40 Cheltenham Spa all stops to Newport - provided by Jenson

  • 12:10 Newport all stops to Cheltenham Spa - provided by Watts

  • 13:40 Cheltenham Spa all stops to Newport - provided by Ferris

  • 16:40 Cheltenham Spa all stops to Newport - provided by Watts

  • 18:10 Newport all stops to Cheltenham Spa - provided by Ferris

  • 21:09 Newport all stops to Cheltenham Spa - 2 provided by Jarvis

  • 22:58 Cheltenham Spa all stops to Cardiff Central - provided by Jarvis

Check services running in the area using the Transport for Wales Live Map.

Pay As You Go

If you're using Pay As You Go, don't forget to tap out if you abandon your journey or use an alternative service or mode of transport.

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.

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.

Compensation:

You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.

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