Operator: Great Western Railway
Routes affected:Great Western Railway between Reading and Gatwick Airport
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Engineering work is taking place between Guildford and Gatwick Airport, closing some lines early on Tuesday to Friday mornings.
As a result:
Monday to Thursday:
- The 23:22 Gatwick Airport to Reading service will terminate at Redhill. A replacement bus will run from Redhill to Reading
- The 23:33 Reading to Gatwick Airport service will terminate at Guildford. A replacement bus will run from Guildford to Gatwick Airport
Please note that both of the above buses will call at Dorking (Main) rather than Dorking (Deepdene). These stations are just a short distance apart.
Tuesday to Friday:
- The 04:32 Reading to Gatwick Airport service will depart Guildford and beyond later than usual, and will terminate at Redhill for alternative rail connections towards Gatwick Airport
- The 05:59 Gatwick Airport to Reading service will start from Redhill at 06:14. You should use earlier rail connections between Gatwick Airport and Redhill to connect with the train
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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