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Last updated:Yesterday at 04:55
Train companies affected:National Rail

Buses replace late night / early morning services between Brighton and Littlehampton from Monday 18 to Friday 22 December  

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Engineering work details

Starts 18 Dec 2023 to 22 Dec 2023

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between Brighton and Portsmouth Harbour / West Worthing: and between London Victoria / Haywards Heath and Worthing

Description

Overnight engineering work is taking place between Brighton and Littlehampton from Monday night until Friday morning, closing all lines.

As a result of this the following services will be amended:

Monday to Thursday

  • The 22:40 Portsmouth Harbour to Brighton service will depart earlier and will run non-stop between Littlhampton and Brighton

  • The 23:38 Haywards Heath to Worthing service will not run. A rail replacement bus service will operate between Brighton and Worthing, connecting off the 22:46 London Victoria to Lewes service diverted via Brighton, calling at all required intermediate stations

  • The 23:16 London Victoria to Worthing service will terminate at Brighton. A rail replacement bus service will operate between Brighton and Worthing, calling at all required intermediate stations

  • The 22:40 Portsmouth Harbour to Brighton service will depart earlier from Littlehampton and run fast to Brighton. A rail replacement bus service will operate between Littlehampton and Brighton, departing Littlehampton at 23:46 calling at all required intermediate stations

Tuesday to Friday

  • The 00:04 Brighton to West Worthing service will not run. A rail replacement bus service will operate between Brighton and West Worthing, calling at all required intermediate stations

  • The 00:02 London Victoria to Worthing service will terminate at Brighton. A rail replacement bus service will operate between Brighton and Worthing, calling at all required intermediate stations

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 this page.

You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.