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Buses replace trains between Eastbourne and Hastings / Ore from Friday 3 April to Monday 6 April 

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Engineering work details

Starts Friday 03 April 2026 to Monday 06 April 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between London Victoria and Hastings and between Brighton / Eastbourne and Hastings / Ore and also between Eastbourne and Ashford International

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Eastbourne and Hastings, closing all lines.

All day on Friday, Saturday and Monday, no Southern trains will run between Eastbourne and Hastings. On Sunday, no Southern trains will run between Polegate and Hastings.

Replacement buses will run between Polegate / Eastbourne and Hastings / Ore.

Trains which usually run between Eastbourne and Ashford International will be amended to only run between Hastings and Ashford International.

Trains will also be amended to run between London Victoria and Eastbourne and between Brighton and Eastbourne.

From Saturday to Monday, tickets will be accepted at no extra cost on Southeastern trains between Hastings and London.

Journey times will be increased when using replacement buses.

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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