Travelling by train from London or Reading on July 27 or 28, 2024? Here’s some important rail travel info for you!

If you are staying in London and want to take a day trip to the Cotswolds, then we think taking a train to join a Go Cotswolds tour is the best way to go.

While we can’t beat the convenience of a tour departing directly from London, if you want the benefit of touring with an award-winning, top-rated local family business, then it’s very easy to hop on a train at London Paddington to reach our tour pick up point at Moreton-in-Marsh. As well as being more environmentally friendly, the relaxing 90-minute journey passes through beautiful English countryside. You’ll also get to spend more time in the Cotswolds, and less time stuck in London traffic!

If you’re planning a tour with us, from London, on Saturday 27th July or Sunday 28th July, however, there’s something you should know…

Engineering works affect the rail service between London, Reading and Moreton-in-Marsh 27-28 July 2024

Usually, you can take one direct train from London Paddington and arrive in Moreton-in-Marsh in time for our tour departure time – easy peasy!

However, on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th July, part of this rail line – specifically the section between Didcot Parkway and Oxford – will be closed for track repairs.

If you’re joining a tour with us this weekend, and planned to take a train from London or Reading, please note the following advice.

Rail services from Oxford are unaffected on July 27-28. Normal rail service will resume on Monday 29th July.

If you’re travelling from London on Saturday 27th July:

Take the 07.07 train from London Marylebone (NOT London Paddington) to Oxford. At Oxford, take the 08.42 train to Moreton-in-Marsh, arriving at 09.18.

If you’re travelling from Reading on Saturday 27th July:

Take the 07.25 train from Reading to Didcot Parkway. At Didcot Parkway, you’ll switch to a rail replacement bus and ride to Oxford. At Oxford, take the 08.42 train to Moreton-in-Marsh.

If you’re travelling from London or Reading on Sunday 28th July:

Unfortunately, the revised timetable on Sunday 28th July means it will NOT be possible to arrive at Moreton-in-Marsh in time for our tour departure time of 09.30. Please join us another day!

Will this journey be more difficult? Do I need to change my ticket?

The alternative route will make your journey a little slower, and you may have an earlier start to your day. But don’t worry, it’s not difficult at all!

If you need to switch to a rail replacement bus, the way to go will be clearly signposted at the departure station, and there will be staff nearby to help if needed.

You don’t need a separate ticket for the bus, and you don’t need to change your existing rail ticket. Just board the bus with your rail ticket.

Our Cancellation Policy

Our standard cancellation policy is in place (see below). If you have booked a tour direct with us and you would like to transfer your booking to another date, or cancel and receive a refund, then please contact us at least 24 hours before the tour departure.

Get Your Guide/Tripadvisor/Viator/other third-party customers: please refer to your agent’s cancellation policy. The policy below applies only to bookings made direct with Go Cotswolds at www.gocotswolds.co.uk.

If we have to cancel

Very rarely, we may need to cancel a tour or journey you have booked with us. Examples of such occasions might be if a member of our team becomes ill, one of our vehicles breaks down, or if there is dangerous weather (such as heavy snow or very high winds).

If we have to cancel your tour or journey, we will contact you at the earliest opportunity and offer you:

• A transfer to a future available date, or
• A gift voucher to the value of your purchase (so you can rebook a future available date at your convenience), or
• A full refund

If you need to cancel

If you need to cancel your place on a small-group tour, then please let us know as soon as possible and at least 24 hours before the start of your tour. In line with our usual Terms and Conditions, we will offer you:

• A transfer to a future available date, or
• A gift voucher to the value of your purchase (so you can rebook a future available date at your convenience), or
• A full refund

To cancel or amend a private tour or private vehicle hire booking, please give us 14 days notice. Due to the additional administration involved in a private tour, and higher payment service provider fees, there is a £50 cancellation fee (per day, for multi-day hires).

For our full terms and conditions, please click here.