Transport for Wales Status | Buses replace late night trains between Shrewsbury and Chester via Wrexham General from Monday 26 to Wednesday 28 May





Updated at: 12-Mar-2025 11:38:17: AM

Operator:  Transport for Wales

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Routes affected:

Transport for Wales between Shrewsbury and Chester, between Cardiff Central and Chester / Holyhead, and between Birmingham International and Manchester Piccadilly

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Description of Incident

Engineering work is taking place between Shrewsbury and Chester, closing all lines via Wrexham General overnight.

As a result:

  • The 19:38 Cardiff Central to Holyhead will be diverted to run via Crewe. Road replacement transport will run at 21:52 from Shrewsbury to Chester
  • The 21:09 Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly will be diverted to run via Crewe. Road replacement transport will run at 22:37 between Shrewsbury and Chester
  • The 22:24 Chester to Cardiff Central service will be diverted to run via Crewe. Road replacement transport will run at 22:24 from Shrewsbury to Chester
  • The 22:37 Shrewsbury to Chester will not run. You should travel on the replacement bus for the 19:38 Cardiff Central to Holyhead service (see above)

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.

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This page created on: 05-Mar-2025 08:35:31: AM

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