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Buses replace early morning trains between Haywards Heath / Brighton and Seaford / Polegate on Sunday 28 June 

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Engineering work details

Starts Sunday 28 June 2026 to Sunday 28 June 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between Brighton and Seaford / Polegate / Eastbourne

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Brighton and Seaford / Polegate, closing some lines until 09:00.

Until approximately 09:00 on Sunday morning, buses will replace trains between:

  • Brighton and Seaford

  • Brighton and Polegate calling at Falmer and Lewes only

  • Lewes and Polegate calling at Glynde and Berwick

  • Haywards Heath and Lewes

  • Plumpton and Lewes

  • Haywards Heath and Plumpton

The 01:08 Haywards Heath to Eastbourne train will also be replaced by a bus.

The 08:00 Eastbourne to London Victoria train will start from Brighton at 08:24.

Journey times will be increased when using replacement buses.

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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