Buses replace trains between Haverfordwest and Milford Haven: disruption is expected until the end of the day
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Friday 05 December 2025 at 08:40
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Last updated
Friday 05 December 2025 at 11:35
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Between Manchester Piccadilly / Crewe / Cardiff Central / Swansea / Carmarthen and Milford Haven
Description
A fault with the signalling system between Haverfordwest and Milford Haven means that fewer trains are able to run on all lines. As a result, trains running to / from these stations will be cancelled.
Disruption is expected to impact services until the end of the day.
Customer advice:
Network Rail will be inspecting the signalling system between 10:00 and 14:00, with all services starting and terminating at Haverfordwest during this time.
Alternative Travel Options:
Buses (provided by AC Jenkins) will run between Haverfordwest and Milford Haven (in both directions) to assist customers in completing journeys where possible, at no extra cost, as follows:
Departing Haverfordwest at approximately:
11:15 /13:20
Departing Milford Haven at approximately:
12:00 / 13:00
These arrangements are in place until the end of the day.
Road transport will take longer than rail services. Please allow extra time to complete your journey.
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 set-down 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.