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Buses replace trains between Cambridge North and Audley End / Stansted Airport on Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 May 

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Engineering work details

Starts Saturday 30 May 2026 to Sunday 31 May 2026

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Route(s) affected

CrossCountry between Birmingham New Street and Cambridge / Stansted Airport

Great Northern between Kings Lynn and London Kings Cross

Greater Anglia between Peterborough and Ipswich / Colchester, and also between Norwich and Cambridge / Stansted Airport

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Cambridge and Audley End, closing all lines.

CrossCountry:

Rail replacement buses will operate between Cambridge and Stansted Airport.

Great Northern:

It is not yet confirmed how Great Northern will be affected by these works.

Greater Anglia:

Rail replacement buses will operate between Cambridge North and Audley End.

If you are travelling between Cambridge and London Liverpool Street, you are advised to use train services between Cambridge and Cambridge North and double back to Cambridge North.

Trains will continue to operate between Norwich and Cambridge, as well as between Audley End and Stansted Airport / London Liverpool Street.

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, 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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