Buses replace late night trains between Colchester and Clacton-on-Sea / Walton-on-the-Naze from Monday 27 to Wednesday 29 April
Engineering work details
Starts Monday 27 April 2026 to Wednesday 29 April 2026
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Greater Anglia between London Liverpool Street and Clacton-on-Sea, and between Colchester and Walton-on-the-Naze
Description
Engineering work is taking place between Colchester and Walton-on-the-Naze, closing all lines on Monday to Wednesday evenings.
As a result:
The 22:56 Colchester to Walton-on-the-Naze service will be diverted to terminate at Clacton-on-Sea. A replacement bus will run from Clacton-on-Sea to Walton-on-the-Naze, calling at Kirby Cross and Frinton-on-Sea
The 23:18 London Liverpool Street to Clacton-on-Sea service will terminate at Colchester. A replacement bus will run from Colchester to Clacton-on-Sea
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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