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Buses replace trains between Robertsbridge / Battle and Hastings on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 March 

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Engineering work details

Starts Saturday 07 March 2026 to Sunday 08 March 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between London Charing Cross and Hastings

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Battle and Hastings (on Sunday the work will be extended to Robertsbridge), closing all lines.

Saturday:

Trains will only be able to run between London Charing Cross and Battle.

Sunday:

Trains will only be able to run between London Charing Cross and Robertsridge.

Accessible replacement buses will run between:

  • Battle and Hastings (Saturday) calling at all stations except Crowhurst

  • Robertsbridge and Hastings (Sunday) calling at all stations except Crowhurst

  • A minibus will run between Battle and Crowhurst*

*If you are travelling to or from Crowhurst and have additional assistance requirements we recommend you contact the Southeastern accessible travel team, send #Assist to 07866 002960 on WhatsApp or use the help point at the station so Southeastern can ensure appropriate transport is available for you.

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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