Operator: Southern
Routes affected:Southern between London Victoria and Eastbourne / Hastings / Ore, between Haywards Heath and Eastbourne, and also between Brighton and Eastbourne / Hastings
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Engineering work is taking place between Haywards Heath and Lewes / Eastbourne, closing some lines.
From approximately 21:00 until the end of service on Monday to Thursday evenings, buses will replace trains between Haywards Heath and Lewes / Eastbourne. Some buses will depart Eastbourne earlier to connect with trains from Lewes towards London.
The 01:08 (on Tuesday to Friday mornings) Haywards Heath to Eastbourne train will not run. A replacement bus will run from Haywards Heath to Lewes / Eastbourne.
Please note that journey times will be extended when using rail replacement transport.
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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