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Buses replace trains between Haywards Heath and Brighton on Sunday 1 February 

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Engineering work details

Starts Sunday 01 February 2026 to Sunday 01 February 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Southern between London Victoria and Brighton

Thameslink between Bedford / Cambridge and Brighton

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Haywards Heath and Brighton, closing all lines.

Southern:

It is not yet confirmed how Southern are affected by these works.

Thameslink:

No Thameslink services will run between Three Bridges and Brighton.

If you are travelling to / from Brighton, your tickets will be accepted on Southern train services between Three Bridges and Brighton via Littlehampton.

If you are travelling to / from stations between Three Bridges and Preston Park, your tickets will be accepted on Southern rail replacement buses.

Check before you travel:

If you are travelling with Thameslink, you can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

If you are travelling with Southern, these changes are not yet confirmed 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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