Buses replace trains to / from Hastings on Saturday 28 February and Sunday 1 March
Engineering work details
Starts Saturday 28 February 2026 to Sunday 01 March 2026
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Southeastern between London Charing Cross / Tonbridge and Hastings
Southern between London Victoria / Brighton and Ore and also between Eastbourne and Ashford International
Description
Engineering work is taking place between Robertsbridge and Hastings, closing all lines.
Southeastern:
Trains will only be able to run between London Charing Cross and Battle.
Accessible replacement buses will run between:
Battle and Hastings calling at all stations except Crowhurst
A minibus will run between Battle and Crowhurst*
*If you are travelling to or from Crowhurst and have additional assistance requirements we recommend you contact the Southeastern accessible travel team, send #Assist to 07866 002960 on WhatsApp or use the help point at the station so Southeastern can ensure appropriate transport is available for you.
Southern:
Southern have yet to confirm how they are affected by these works.
Check before you travel:
If you are travelling with Southeastern, you can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
If you are travelling with Southern, 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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