Operator: Southern
Routes affected:Southern between London Victoria and Brighton, and between Brighton and Lewes / Seaford / Eastbourne / Ore
Thameslink between Bedford / Finsbury Park / London Bridge and Brighton
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Engineering work is taking place between Haywards Heath and Brighton, closing all lines.
Southern:
From 23:45 on Saturday until 07:00 on Sunday, trains that usually run between London Victoria and Brighton will be diverted to run between London Victoria and Redhill only.
Replacement buses will run between Redhill and Gatwick Airport / Three Bridges.
An amended train service will run between Gatwick Airport and Brighton.
Additionally, before 07:15 on Sunday, trains between Preston Park and Brighton will be diverted to run via Hove, extending journey times.
Thameslink:
From approximately 00:35 until approximately 08:15 on Sunday morning, no trains will run between Redhill and Brighton.
Additionally, from the start of Sunday service until approximately 06:50, a limited train service will run between Gatwick Airport and Haywards Heath.
Rail replacement buses (run by Southern) will run between Redhill and Gatwick Airport / Three Bridges, connecting with Southern services between Redhill and London. A few early morning buses will also run between Haywards Heath and Brighton. You can use these services at no extra cost.
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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