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Buses replace trains between Brighton and Lewes on Sunday 1 November 

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Engineering work details

Starts Sunday 01 November 2026 to Sunday 01 November 2026

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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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