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Last updated:Today at 18:51
Train companies affected:National Rail

Buses replace trains between Bournemouth / Poole and Dorchester South / Weymouth from Saturday 15 to Friday 21 November 

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Engineering work details

Starts Monday 17 November 2025 to Friday 21 November 2025

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

South Western Railway between London Waterloo and Bournemouth / Poole / Weymouth

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Bournemouth and Dorchester South, closing all lines.

Saturday and Sunday:

Buses will replace trains between:

  • Bournemouth and Poole

  • Bournemouth and Dorchester South

  • Bournemouth and Weymouth

Monday to Friday:

Buses will replace trains between Poole and Dorchester South.

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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