Buses replace trains between Cambridge and Stansted Airport on Sunday 11 January
Engineering work details
Starts Sunday 11 January 2026 to Sunday 11 January 2026
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
CrossCountry between Birmingham New Street and Stansted Airport
All Great Northern services to / from Cambridge / Ely / Kings Lynn
Greater Anglia between Cambridge North / Cambridge and London Liverpool Street
All Thameslink services to / from Cambridge
Description
Engineering work is taking place between Cambridge and Stansted Airport, closing all lines.
CrossCountry:
Buses will replace trains between Cambridge and Stansted Airport.
Great Northern / Thameslink:
It is not yet known how Great Northern / Thameslink will be affected by this engineering work.
Greater Anglia:
Buses replace trains between Cambridge North and Audley End.
Trains will continue to operate between Audley End / Stansted Airport and London Liverpool Street as well as Norwich and Cambridge (via Cambridge North, connecting into rail replacement buses, passengers travelling between Cambridge and London Liverpool Street should travel via Cambridge North for connections).
Check before you travel:
If you are travelling with CrossCountry or Greater Anglia, you can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
If you are travelling with Great Northern or Thameslink, these changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel.
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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