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Train companies affected:South Western Railway
Last updated:Yesterday at 02:21
Train companies affected:National Rail

Buses replace trains between Haywards Heath and Seaford / Polegate via Cooksbridge on Sunday 17 December 

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Engineering work details

Starts 17 Dec 2023 to 17 Dec 2023

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between London Victoria and Eastbourne / Hastings / Ore: and between Brighton and Seaford

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Haywards Heath and Polegate via Cooksbridge, and between Lewes and Seaford, closing all lines.

As a result of this, buses replace trains on the following routes:

  • Three Bridges, Haywards Heath and Lewes via Cooksbridge

  • Haywards Heath and Lewes via Plumpton

  • Lewes and Polegate (non-stop) - This bus will run between Brighton and Polegate from the start of service until 10:00

  • Lewes and Polegate via Glynde and Berwick

  • Lewes and Seaford - This bus will run between Brighton and Polegate from the start of service until 10:00

Trains which usually run between London Victoria and Ore, will run between London Victoria and Falmer via Brighton until 10:00. After 10:00 they will run between London Victoria and Lewes via Brighton.

Trains which usually run between Brighton and Eastbourne, and between Brighton and Seaford will run between Brighton and Falmer until 10:00. After 10:00 they will run between Brighton and Lewes.

One train per hour will run between Polegate and Ore via Eastbourne.

One train per hour will run between Polegate and Eastbourne.

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.