Buses replace trains between Ely and Cambridge on Sunday 8 March
Engineering work details
Starts Sunday 08 March 2026 to Sunday 08 March 2026
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
CrossCountry between Birmingham New Street and Cambridge / Stansted Airport
Greater Anglia between Norwich and Stansted Airport
Great Northern between Kings Lynn and London Kings Cross
Description
Engineering work is taking place between Ely and Cambridge, closing all lines.
CrossCountry:
Rail replacement buses will operate between Ely and Cambridge.
Greater Anglia:
It is not yet known how Greater Anglia will be affected by this engineering work.
Great Northern:
Buses will replace trains between Ely and Cambridge.
An amended train service will run between Kings Lynn and Ely, and between Cambridge and London.
Check before you travel:
If you are travelling with Great Northern, you can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
If you are travelling with CrossCountry or Greater Anglia, 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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