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- Essential travel only on Wednesday 24, Thursday 25 and Friday 26 June. Services may be disrupted until Friday 26 June due to a weather warning in place across the UK. Please check your entire journey before travelling and remember to stay hydrated - more information.Problems reported
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Early Cancellations
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08:03 Manchester Piccadilly to Paignton due 13:07
More Info08:03 Manchester Piccadilly to Paignton due 13:07 will be terminated at Bristol Temple Meads.
It will no longer call at Weston-Super-Mare, Taunton, Tiverton Parkway, Exeter St Davids, Dawlish, Teignmouth, Newton Abbot, Torquay and Paignton.
This is due to forecasted severe weather.
Further Information:
- Your ticket can be used at no extra cost, and without needing to amend your ticket, on the following services:
- The two CrossCountry services operating before and the two CrossCountry services after this service
- GWR services between Exeter St Davids and PaigntonPassengers not wanting to travel can request a refund of their ticket from their point of purchaseUnfortunately, any seat reservations will not be carried over, but Coach B, H and L are our unreserved coaches on CrossCountry services (where available) so please head to them.
You can view the formation of our trains via www.realtimetrains.co.uk
Cancellations
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14:38 Paignton to Manchester Piccadilly due 19:59
More Info14:38 Paignton to Manchester Piccadilly due 19:59 will be started from Bristol Temple Meads.
It will no longer call at Paignton, Torquay, Newton Abbot, Teignmouth, Dawlish, Exeter St Davids, Tiverton Parkway, Taunton and Weston-Super-Mare.
This is due to forecasted severe weather.
15:03 Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meads due 18:09
More Info15:03 Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meads due 18:09 will be cancelled.
This is due to forecasted severe weather.
Further Information:
- Your ticket can be used at no extra cost, and without needing to amend your ticket, on the following services:
- The two CrossCountry services operating before and the two CrossCountry services after this serviceUnfortunately, any seat reservations will not be carried over, but Coach B, H and L are our unreserved coaches on CrossCountry services (where available) so please head to them.
You can view the formation of our trains via www.realtimetrains.co.uk
13:00 Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly due 15:59
More Info13:00 Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly due 15:59 will be cancelled.
This is due to forecasted severe weather.
17:03 Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meads due 20:08
More Info25/06/26 17:03 Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meads due 20:08 will be cancelled.
This is due to forecasted severe weather.
16:00 Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly due 18:59
More Info16:00 Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly due 18:59 will be cancelled.
This is due to forecasted severe weather.
20:42 Reading to Manchester Piccadilly due 00:13
More Info20:42 Reading to Manchester Piccadilly due 00:13 will be started from Birmingham New Street.
It will no longer call at Reading, Oxford, Banbury and Leamington Spa.
This is due to forecasted severe weather.
Further Information:
- Your ticket can be used at no extra cost, and without needing to amend your ticket, on the following services:
- The two CrossCountry services operating before and the two CrossCountry services after this service
- Please speak to station staff at Birmingham New Street for onward road transport.
Unfortunately, any seat reservations will not be carried over, but Coach B, H and L are our unreserved coaches on CrossCountry services (where available) so please head to them.
You can view the formation of our trains via www.realtimetrains.co.uk
10:14 Paignton to Manchester Piccadilly due 14:59
More Info10:14 Paignton to Manchester Piccadilly due 14:59 will be started from Bristol Temple Meads.
It will no longer call at Paignton, Torquay, Newton Abbot, Teignmouth, Dawlish, Exeter St Davids, Tiverton Parkway and Taunton.
This is due to forecasted severe weather.
14:00 Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly due 16:59
More Info14:00 Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly due 16:59 will be cancelled.
This is due to forecasted severe weather.
16:03 Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meads due 19:13
More Info25/06/26 16:03 Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meads due 19:13 will be cancelled.
This is due to forecasted severe weather.
15:00 Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly due 17:59
More Info15:00 Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly due 17:59 will be cancelled.
This is due to forecasted severe weather.
08:03 Manchester Piccadilly to Paignton due 13:07
More Info08:03 Manchester Piccadilly to Paignton due 13:07 will be terminated at Bristol Temple Meads.
It will no longer call at Weston-Super-Mare, Taunton, Tiverton Parkway, Exeter St Davids, Dawlish, Teignmouth, Newton Abbot, Torquay and Paignton.
This is due to forecasted severe weather.
Further Information:
- Your ticket can be used at no extra cost, and without needing to amend your ticket, on the following services:
- The two CrossCountry services operating before and the two CrossCountry services after this service
- GWR services between Exeter St Davids and PaigntonPassengers not wanting to travel can request a refund of their ticket from their point of purchaseUnfortunately, any seat reservations will not be carried over, but Coach B, H and L are our unreserved coaches on CrossCountry services (where available) so please head to them.
You can view the formation of our trains via www.realtimetrains.co.uk
Line Updates
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Cancellations to services on all routes
More InfoDue to severe weather between Penzance and Aberdeen fewer trains are able to run on all lines.
Impact:Train services running across the whole CrossCountry network may be cancelled.
Disruption is expected until 23:59 26/06.
Customer Advice:Using your original ticket at no extra cost, you may:- Travel on earlier trains today- Alternatively travel on Friday the 26th of JuneShould you wish to abandon your journey, you may obtain a full refund from your point of purchase
For further information, please see all travel updates, or contact National Rail Enquiries on 03457 48 49 50
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