Buses replace late night trains between Haywards Heath and Lewes from Monday 6 to Friday 10 October
Engineering work details
Starts Monday 06 October 2025 to Friday 10 October 2025
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Southern between London Victoria and Eastbourne / Hastings
Description
Engineering work is taking place between Haywards Heath and Lewes, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.
Monday to Thursday:
After 23:00 each night, buses will replace trains between Haywards Heath and Lewes.
The 22:24 Eastbourne to London Victoria train will depart 1 minute earlier than usual at 22:23, and will call earlier at all stations to Wivelsfield.
The 22:46 London Victoria to Hastings train will be diverted via Brighton and will run with an extended journey time.
The 23:09 Haywards Heath to Eastbourne train will be diverted to run via Brighton with extended journey times.
Tuesday to Friday:
The 01:08 Haywards Heath to Eastbourne train will be diverted to run via Brighton with extended journey times.
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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