Bank Holiday Information: Great Western Railway
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Tuesday 23 December
Cancelled 05:31 Bedwyn to London Paddington service
Due to early morning engineering work, the 05:31 Bedwyn to London Paddington train will not run. Customers should travel by later services.
Change to 06:12 Frome to London Paddington service
Due to early morning engineering work the 06:12 Frome to London Paddington train will start from Westbury at 06:22. An earlier rail connection will depart at 06:07 from Frome to Westbury.
Change to 22:49 London Paddington to Swansea service
Due to late night engineering work, the 22:49 London Paddington to Swansea train will divert between Swindon and Bristol Parkway. It will change direction of travel at Bristol Parkway before continuing to Newport, Cardiff Central and beyond later than normal.
Change to 23:42 Swindon to Cheltenham Spa service
Due to late night engineering work, the 23:42 Swindon to Cheltenham Spa train will depart earlier at 23:17 and will divert between Swindon and Gloucester. It will not call at Kemble, Stroud or Stonehouse, and will terminate at Gloucester at 01:02 (Wed). A replacement bus will depart at 23:45 from Swindon to Kemble, Stroud, Stonehouse Town Hall, Gloucester and Cheltenham Spa.
Changes to late night services on the Bedwyn - Newbury - London Paddington route
Due to late night engineering work the following service changes will be made:
21:57 Newbury to Bedwyn will not run and will be replaced by an earlier replacement bus departing at 21:55 from Newbury to Kintbury, Hungerford and Bedwyn
22:30 London Paddington to Bedwyn will terminate at Newbury. A replacement bus will run from Newbury to Kintbury, Hungerford and Bedwyn
22:47 Newbury to Bedwyn will not run and will be replaced by a bus from Newbury to Kintbury, Hungerford and Bedwyn
22:25 Bedwyn to Newbury will not run and will be replaced by an earlier replacement bus from Bedwyn to Hungerford, Kintbury and Newbury. This bus will connect at Newbury into 22:47 Newbury to Reading service
23:17 Bedwyn to Reading will start from Newbury at 23:34. An earlier replacement bus will run from Bedwyn to Hungerford, Kintbury and Newbury to connect into the train. There will also be a replacement bus departing at 23:35 from Bedwyn, calling at Hungerford and Kintbury setting down only at Newbury, Thatcham and Reading
Wednesday 24 December
Cancelled 05:31 Bedwyn to London Paddington service
Due to early morning engineering work, the 05:31 Bedwyn to London Paddington train will not run. Customers should travel by later services.
Change to 06:12 Frome to London Paddington service
Due to early morning engineering work the 06:12 Frome to London Paddington train will start from Westbury at 06:22. An earlier rail connection will depart at 06:07 from Frome to Westbury.
Trains will finish earlier than normal
Great Western Railway services on all routes will finish earlier than normal on Christmas Eve. Train services will generally wind down from 21:00. Please check that your entire journey is possible.
Thursday 25 December - Christmas Day
No service
There will be no Great Western Railway services on Christmas Day.
Friday 26 December - Boxing Day
No service
There will be no Great Western Railway services on Boxing Day.
Saturday 27 December
Changes to services to and from South Wales
Due to engineering work, buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central and Bridgend.
Trains will run between London Paddington and Cardiff Central, and between Bridgend and Swansea / Carmarthen.
Amended service between Filton Abbey Wood and Bristol Temple Meads
Due to engineering work, trains between Filton Abbey Wood and Bristol Temple Meads will not run.
Trains between Gloucester and Bristol Temple Meads (and beyond) will call additionally at Ashley Down, Stapleton Road and Lawrence Hill to compensate. (Stapleton Road and Lawrence Hill will continue to be served by Severn Beach / Avonmouth services).
Late night change to the 23:35 Reading to Gatwick Airport service
Due to late night engineering work, the 23:35 Reading to Gatwick Airport service will terminate at Redhill. Train connections are available between Redhill and Gatwick Airport.
Changes to late night services at Burnham and Taplow on Saturday night
Due to overnight engineering work, the following trains will not call at Burnham or Taplow:
23:45 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington
00:34 (Sunday) London Paddington to Reading
Replacement buses will run between Slough and Burnham / Taplow.
Sunday 28 December
Changes to services to and from South Wales
Due to engineering work, buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central and Bridgend.
Trains will run between London Paddington and Cardiff Central, and between Bridgend and Swansea / Carmarthen.
Changes to services at Pangbourne
Due to early morning and late night engineering work, the following trains will not call at Pangbourne:
07:38 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway
08:18 (departing at 08:09) Didcot Parkway to London Paddington
22:33 (departing at 22:38) London Paddington to Didcot Parkway
23:31 (departing at 23:38) London Paddington to Didcot Parkway
23:52 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington
Replacement buses will run between Tilehurst and Pangbourne, connecting with those train services.
Changes to early morning and late night services at Burnham on Sunday
Due to overnight engineering work, the following trains will not call at Burnham:
06:20 (starting 06:23) Reading to London Paddington
06:38 London Paddington to Reading
23:52 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington
Replacement buses will run between Slough and Burnham.
Change to the 00:07 Marlow to Maidenhead service
Due to very early Sunday morning engineering work, the 00:07 Marlow to Maidenhead service will terminate at Bourne End. A replacement bus will run from Bourne End to Cookham, Furze Platt and Maidenhead.
Change to the 06:12 Gatwick Airport to Reading service
Due to early morning engineering work, the 06:12 Gatwick Airport to Reading service will start from Redhill at 06:24. Earlier rail connections are available between Gatwick Airport and Redhill.
Change to the 08:37 Reading to Basingstoke service
Due to early morning engineering work, the 08:37 Reading to Basingstoke train will not run. It will be replaced by an earlier bus at 08:07 from Reading to Reading Green Park, Mortimer, Bramley and Basingstoke.
Early morning service changes through Newbury
Due to early morning engineering work the following service changes will be made:
08:04 (departing 07:53) London Paddington to Penzance service will be diverted between Reading and Westbury (via Swindon but not calling). It will not call at Newbury and Pewsey. The 08:44 (departing 08:31) London Paddington to Penzance service will call additionally at Newbury and Pewsey
08:06 Reading to Newbury train will not run. An earlier replacement bus will depart at 07:51 from Reading to Newbury calling all stations except Newbury Racecourse
Change to the 23:05 Gatwick Airport to Reading service
Due to late night engineering work, the 23:05 Gatwick Airport to Reading service will depart earlier at 23:00. Normal departure times will resume departing Redhill and beyond.
Monday 29 December
Changes to services to and from South Wales
Due to engineering work, buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central and Bridgend.
Trains will run between London Paddington and Cardiff Central, and between Bridgend and Swansea / Carmarthen.
Amended service between Filton Abbey Wood and Bristol Temple Meads
Due to engineering work, trains between Filton Abbey Wood and Bristol Temple Meads will not run.
Trains between Gloucester and Bristol Temple Meads (and beyond) will call additionally at Ashley Down, Stapleton Road and Lawrence Hill to compensate. (Stapleton Road and Lawrence Hill will continue to be served by Severn Beach / Avonmouth services).
Change to the 23:40 Exeter St Davids to Exmouth service
Due to overnight engineering work, the 23:40 Exeter St Davids to Exmouth train will not run. It will be replaced by a bus, departing at 23:41 from Exeter St Davids to Exmouth calling at all stations, and arriving Exmouth 00:53 on Tuesday morning.
Late night changes to Frome services
Due to late night engineering work, the 21:30 Cardiff Central to Frome and 23:45 Bristol Temple Meads to Frome trains will terminate at Westbury. A replacement bus will be provided between Westbury and Frome.
Changes to late night services at Burnham and Taplow on Monday night
Due to overnight engineering work, the 00:01 (Tuesday) London Paddington to Reading will not call Burnham or Taplow.
A connecting bus will depart at 00:27 (Tuesday) from Slough to Burnham 00:37 and Taplow 00:47.
Also a bus will depart at 23:57 from Taplow and Burnham 00:07 (Tuesday) to Slough to connect into the train.
Tuesday 30 December
Changes to services to and from South Wales
Due to engineering work, buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central and Bridgend.
Trains will run between London Paddington and Cardiff Central, and between Bridgend and Swansea / Carmarthen.
Amended service between Filton Abbey Wood and Bristol Temple Meads
Due to engineering work, trains between Filton Abbey Wood and Bristol Temple Meads will not run.
Trains between Gloucester and Bristol Temple Meads (and beyond) will call additionally at Ashley Down, Stapleton Road and Lawrence Hill to compensate. (Stapleton Road and Lawrence Hill will continue to be served by Severn Beach / Avonmouth services).
Very early morning service changes between London Paddington and Reading
Until 05:00 on Tuesday morning, due to very early morning engineering work, an amended 'split' train service will run between London Paddington and Hayes & Harlington (calling at Ealing Broadway and Southall) and between Maidenhead and Reading (calling at Twyford).
There will be no connection between Hayes & Harlington and Maidenhead before 05:00.
Change to the 00:18 Henley-on-Thames to Reading service
Due to overnight engineering work, the 00:18 Henley-on-Thames to Reading Tuesday morning train will terminate at Twyford. Train connections available from Twyford to Reading.
Change to the 00:19 Exmouth to Exeter St Davids service
Due to overnight engineering work, the 00:19 Exmouth to Exeter St Davids Tuesday morning train will not run. It will be replaced by a bus departing at 00:19 from Exmouth to Exeter St Davids calling all stations, arriving Exeter St Davids at 01:31.
Change to the 23:40 Exeter St Davids to Exmouth service
Due to overnight engineering work, the 23:40 Exeter St Davids to Exmouth train will not run. It will be replaced by a bus, departing at 23:41 from Exeter St Davids to Exmouth calling at all stations, and arriving Exmouth 00:53 on Wednesday morning.
Late night changes to Frome services
Due to late night engineering work, the 21:30 Cardiff Central to Frome and 23:45 Bristol Temple Meads to Frome trains will terminate at Westbury. A replacement bus will be provided between Westbury and Frome.
Wednesday 31 December
Trains will finish earlier than normal
Great Western Railway services on all routes will finish earlier than normal on New Year's Eve. Train services will generally closedown from 22:30. Please check that your entire journey is possible.
Amended service between Filton Abbey Wood and Bristol Temple Meads
Due to engineering work, trains between Filton Abbey Wood and Bristol Temple Meads will not run.
Trains between Gloucester and Bristol Temple Meads (and beyond) will call additionally at Ashley Down, Stapleton Road and Lawrence Hill to compensate. (Stapleton Road and Lawrence Hill will continue to be served by Severn Beach / Avonmouth services).
Change to the 00:19 Exmouth to Exeter St Davids service
Due to overnight engineering work, the 00:19 Exmouth to Exeter St Davids Wednesday morning train will not run. It will be replaced by a bus departing at 00:19 from Exmouth to Exeter St Davids calling all stations, arriving Exeter St Davids at 01:31.
Cancellation of the 23:40 Exeter St Davids to Exmouth service
Due to overnight engineering work, the 23:40 Exeter St Davids to Exmouth train will not run. Due to the early closedown on New Year's Eve there will be no road transport provided. Please travel by an earlier service.
Thursday 1 January 2026 - New Year's Day
Amended service between Filton Abbey Wood and Bristol Temple Meads
Due to engineering work, trains between Filton Abbey Wood and Bristol Temple Meads will not run.
Trains between Gloucester and Bristol Temple Meads (and beyond) will call additionally at Ashley Down, Stapleton Road and Lawrence Hill to compensate. (Stapleton Road and Lawrence Hill will continue to be served by Severn Beach / Avonmouth services).
Changes to late night London Paddington to Swansea services
Due to late night engineering work, the 21:48 and 22:49 London Paddington to Swansea trains will terminate at Port Talbot Parkway. A replacement bus service will be provided from Port Talbot Parkway and Neath to Swansea.
Friday 2 January
Amended service between Filton Abbey Wood and Bristol Temple Meads
Due to engineering work, trains between Filton Abbey Wood and Bristol Temple Meads will not run.
Trains between Gloucester and Bristol Temple Meads (and beyond) will call additionally at Ashley Down, Stapleton Road and Lawrence Hill to compensate. (Stapleton Road and Lawrence Hill will continue to be served by Severn Beach / Avonmouth services).
Change to the 03:46 Swansea to London Paddington service
Due to overnight engineering work, the 03:46 Swansea to London Paddington train on Friday morning will start from Port Talbot Parkway. An earlier replacement bus will run from Swansea and Neath to Port Talbot Parkway to connect into the train.
Change to the 23:37 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway service
Due to overnight engineering work, the 23:37 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway service will use alternative platforms at Tilehurst, Goring & Streatley and Cholsey and will not call at Pangbourne. Customers for Pangbourne change at Tilehurst for a bus to Pangbourne taking 10 minutes. Customers from Pangbourne are to travel by bus from Pangbourne to Tilehurst to connect into the train.
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