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Buses replace late night trains between Cardiff Central / Newport and Hereford on Sunday 17 January

Planned Updated: 27 Oct 2026 13:33

Engineering work is taking place between Newport (South Wales) and Pontypool, closing some lines.

The following services will be amended:

  • 20:29 Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central service will terminate at Hereford. A rail replacement bus will operate from Hereford to Cardiff Central, departing at 23:11
  • 21:15 Carmarthen to Hereford service will terminate at Newport (South Wales). A rail replacement bus will operate from Newport (South Wales) to Hereford, departing at 23:42

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 set-down 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.