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Amended late night / early morning Transport for Wales service between Cardiff Central and Gloucester / Cheltenham Spa from Monday 17 to Friday 21 August

Planned Updated: 25 May 2026 13:35

Engineering work is taking place between Severn Tunnel Junction and Gloucester, closing some lines.

Monday to Thursday:

The 23:34 Cardiff Central to Gloucester service will terminate at Severn Tunnel Junction with an onward rail replacement bus being provided towards Gloucester (Severn Tunnel Junction departing: 00:15, Caldicot departing: 00:25, Chepstow departing 00:40, Lydney departing: 01:00 and Gloucester arriving: 01:40).

Tuesday to Friday:

The 05:38 Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Central service will start from Severn Tunnel Junction at 06:28 with a connecting inward rail replacement bus being provided from Cheltenham Spa (Cheltenham Spa departing: 04:33, Gloucester departing: 04:53, Lydney departing: 05:33, Chepstow departing: 05:53, and Caldicot departing: 06:08).

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.