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Buses replace trains between Chester and Holyhead from Saturday 9 to Friday 29 January

Planned Updated: 19 Oct 2026 05:35

Engineering work is taking place in the Holyhead / Llandudno Junction areas, closing all lines.

Avanti West Coast:

Saturday 9 to Friday 22 January:

Trains will run between London Euston and Chester only. A replacement bus service will run between Chester and Holyhead.

Saturday 22 to Friday 29 January:

It is not yet known how Avanti West Coast will be affected by this engineering work.

Transport for Wales:

Saturday 9 to Friday 15 January:

It is not yet known how Transport for Wales will be affected by this engineering work.

Saturday 16 to Friday 22 January

A replacement bus service will run between:

  • Chester and Llandudno Junction / Holyhead
  • Llandudno and Blaenau Ffestiniog

Saturday 22 to Friday 29 January:

It is not yet known how Transport for Wales will be affected by this engineering work.

Check before you travel:

If you are travelling with Avanti West Coast on or before the 22 January, you can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner.

If you are travelling with Transport for Wales, these changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel.

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.