Buses replace trains between Brighton and Lewes on Sunday 1 November
Engineering work details
Starts Sunday 01 November 2026 to Sunday 01 November 2026
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Southern between Brighton and Seaford / Lewes / Eastbourne / Ore
Description
Engineering work is taking place between Brighton and Lewes, closing all lines.
Buses will replace trains between Brighton and Lewes, with a mixture of fast and all stations buses running.
Trains that run between London Victoria and Brighton will be diverted to run via Hove, running to a slightly amended timetable with extended journey times. These trains will also call additionally at Wivelsfield, Preston Park and Hove. A reduced number of trains will run between Brighton and Hove.
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 drop-off 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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