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Buses replace trains between Cardiff Central and Radyr (via Fairwater) / Penarth / Barry / Barry Island / Bridgend before 12:25 on Sunday 6 December

Planned Updated: 14 Sep 2026 16:26

Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Barry, and between Cardiff Central and Radyr via Fairwater, closing all lines.

Before 12:25, buses will replace trains between:

  • Cardiff Central and Radyr via Fairwater
  • Cardiff Central and Penarth
  • Cardiff Central and Barry Island
  • Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Barry

Trains that usually run via Fairwater will be diverted to run via Cardiff Queen Street

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail 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.