Buses replace trains between Bedford and Luton on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 January 

Route(s) affected

East Midlands Railway between Sheffield / Derby / Nottingham / Corby / Kettering and London St Pancras International

Thameslink between Bedford and Sutton / Three Bridges / Horsham / Brighton

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Bedford and Luton, closing all lines.

East Midlands Railway

Replacement buses will run between Bedford and Luton.

A shuttle train service will run between Luton and London St Pancras International (calling at Luton Airport Parkway).

An amended timetable will be in place between Bedford and Nottingham / Sheffield, and between Kettering and Corby, with an hourly service running. Trains will make additional station stops, and journey times will be extended.

Thameslink

Buses will replace trains between Bedford and Luton.

On Sunday, Bedford - Horsham services will run between London Bridge and Horsham only.

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 this page. 

You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages. 

Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.