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Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Guildford and Reading service from Tuesday 15 to Friday 18 September 

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Engineering work details

Starts Tuesday 15 September 2026 to Friday 18 September 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Great Western Railway between Gatwick Airport and Reading

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Guildford and Reading, closing all lines late on Tuesday to Thursday evenings.

As a result:

Tuesday to Thursday:

  • The 23:22 Gatwick Airport to Reading service will terminate at Guildford. A replacement bus will run from Guildford to North Camp, Blackwater, Wokingham and Reading

Wednesday to Friday:

  • The 04:32 Reading to Gatwick Airport service will start from Guildford at 05:13. An earlier replacement bus will run from Reading at 04:15 direct to Guildford, connecting with the train. For Wokingham, Blackwater and North Camp, you should instead travel by later train services

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 drop-off 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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