Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Reading and Guildford from Monday 24 to Friday 28 November
Engineering work details
Starts Monday 24 November 2025 to Friday 28 November 2025
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Great Western Railway between Reading and Redhill / Gatwick Airport
Description
Engineering work is taking place between Reading and Guildford, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.
Monday to Thursday:
The 23:22 Gatwick Airport to Reading service will terminate at Guildford. Road transport will run from Guildford to North Camp, Blackwater, Wokingham and Reading.
Tuesday to Friday:
The 04:32 Reading to Gatwick Airport service will start from Guildford at 05:13. Earlier road transport will run at 04:15 from Reading (fast) to Guildford to connect into the train.
The 05:00 Reading to Redhill service will start from Guildford at 05:51. Earlier road transport will run at 04:30 from Reading to Wokingham, Blackwater and North Camp to Guildford to connect into the train.
The 05:31 Reading to Gatwick Airport service will depart earlier at 05:27 and will call additionally Crowthorne, Sandhurst, Farnborough North and Ash.
Friday only:
In preparation for works taking place on Saturday, the following will apply:
The 20:22 Reading to Gatwick Airport service will not run.
The 20:54 Reading to Gatwick Airport service will call additionally at Shalford and Gomshall.
The 22:01 Gatwick Airport to Reading service will not run.
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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