Amended late night / early morning services between Guildford / Redhill and Gatwick Airport from Monday 20 to Friday 24 April
Engineering work details
Starts Monday 20 April 2026 to Friday 24 April 2026
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Great Western Railway between Reading and Gatwick Airport
Description
Engineering work is taking place between Guildford and Gatwick Airport, closing some lines early on Tuesday to Friday mornings.
As a result:
Monday to Thursday:
The 23:22 Gatwick Airport to Reading service will terminate at Redhill. A replacement bus will run from Redhill to Reading
The 23:33 Reading to Gatwick Airport service will terminate at Guildford. A replacement bus will run from Guildford to Gatwick Airport
Please note that both of the above buses will call at Dorking (Main) rather than Dorking (Deepdene). These stations are just a short distance apart.
Tuesday to Friday:
The 04:32 Reading to Gatwick Airport service will depart Guildford and beyond later than usual, and will terminate at Redhill for alternative rail connections towards Gatwick Airport
The 05:59 Gatwick Airport to Reading service will start from Redhill at 06:14. You should use earlier rail connections between Gatwick Airport and Redhill to connect with the train
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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