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Buses replace trains between Guildford and Gatwick Airport on Sunday 8 March 

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Engineering work details

Starts Sunday 08 March 2026 to Sunday 08 March 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Great Western Railway between Reading and Redhill / Gatwick Airport

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Guildford and Earlswood, closing all lines.

Buses will replace trains between Guildford and Gatwick Airport:

  • Fast buses will run direct between Guildford and Gatwick Airport

  • Stopping buses will call at all stations between Guildford and Reigate, then Redhill and Gatwick Airport

At Redhill, buses from Guildford will call to drop off only. Buses towards Guildford will call to pick up only.

At Dorking, buses will call at Dorking (Main) instead of Dorking (Deepdene). Dorking (Main) and Dorking (Deepdene) are a short distance apart from each other.

An amended train service will run between Reading and Guildford, with 2 trains per hour running.

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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