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Buses replace trains between Guildford and Gatwick Airport on Sunday 25 October 

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Engineering work details

Starts Sunday 25 October 2026 to Sunday 25 October 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

between Reading and Gatwick Airport

Description

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

Trains between Reading and Gatwick Airport will run a reduced (every 30 minutes) service between Reading and Guildford only.

Rail replacement buses will run hourly:

  • a fast service between Guildford and Gatwick Airport

  • between Guildford and Reigate / Redhill, calling at all stations

These buses will call at Dorking (Main), and will not call at Dorking (Deepdene). Dorking (Deepdene) is a short distance from Dorking (Main).

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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