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Last updated:Today at 09:17
Train companies affected:Avanti West Coast, London Northwestern Railway

Buses replace late night trains between Brighton and Worthing / West Worthing 

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Engineering work details

Starts 11 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2025

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

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Description

Engineering work is taking place between Brighton and Worthing, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

From 23:30 each night until the end of service, buses will replace trains between Brighton and Worthing / West Worthing.

Additionally:

  • The 22:20 Southampton Central to Brighton train will not call at Southwick or Portslade. A replacement bus will run from Worthing to Brighton calling at these stations

  • The 22:52 Portsmouth Harbour to Brighton train will terminate at Littlehampton. A replacement bus will run from Littlehampton to Brighton, departing at 23:53 and calling at all 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 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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