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Buses replace trains between Cardiff Central and Penarth / Barry / Barry Island / Bridgend from 22:00 on Sunday 25 October and all day from Monday 26 to Friday 30 October

Planned Updated: 3 Aug 2026 12:42

Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Bridgend, closing all lines via Barry from 22:00 on Sunday evening until the end of service on Friday.

From 22:00 on Sunday and all day Monday to Friday:

Buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central and Penarth / Barry / Barry Island / Bridgend.

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 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.