Skip to main content

Buses replace Transport for Wales services between Cardiff Central and Cheltenham Spa: disruption until the end of the day 

See all service disruptions

Service alteration details

Incident reported: Tuesday 01 September 2026 at 05:25

If you would like to follow this incident on X, please useTfWAlterations

Last updated

Tuesday 01 September 2026 at 06:37

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between Cardiff Central and Cheltenham Spa

Description

More Transport for Wales trains than usual needing repair, means that trains between Cardiff Central and Cheltenham Spa will be cancelled and replaced by buses today.

Disruption is expected until the end of the day.

Customer advice:

Your ticket can be used on the following services at no extra cost:

  • CrossCountry between Cardiff Central and Cheltenham Spa

These arrangements are in place on services until the end of the day.

If you decide to travel from a different station due to this disruption and need to return to that station later, you will also be able to use your existing ticket to do this at no extra cost.

Transport for Wales have organised rail replacement buses to run between Cardiff Central and Cheltenham Spa operated by by Cymru Coaches, Ferris Coaches and Teulu.

These arrangements are in place on services until the end of day

Road Transport will take longer than rail services. Please allow extra time to complete your journey.

If you decide not to travel because of this disruption and your ticket is unused, you can obtain a fee free refund from wherever you purchased your ticket

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.

Advertisement