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Buses replace late night trains between Oxford and Banbury from Monday 10 to Thursday 13 August

Planned Updated: 18 May 2026 12:11

Engineering work is taking place between Oxford and Banbury, closing all lines on Monday to Thursday evenings.

Monday and Tuesday:

The 22:31 Didcot Parkway to Banbury service will terminate at Oxford. A replacement bus will run from Oxford to Banbury.

Monday to Thursday:

The 23:34 Banbury to Oxford service will not run, and will be replaced by a bus.

Wednesday and Thursday:

The 22:38 Didcot Parkway to Banbury service will terminate at Oxford. A replacement bus will run from Oxford to Banbury.

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.