Buses replace trains between Bournemouth / Poole and Dorchester South / Weymouth from Saturday 15 to Friday 21 November
Engineering work details
Starts Monday 17 November 2025 to Friday 21 November 2025
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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