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Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Haywards Heath and Brighton on Saturday 26 and Monday 27 July  

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Engineering work details

Starts Sunday 26 July 2026 to Monday 27 July 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Southern between London Victoria and Brighton

All Thameslink services to / from Brighton

Description

Engineering work is taking place at the end of service Sunday between Haywards Heath and Brighton, closing all lines until 04:30 Monday morning.

Southern:

It is not yet known how Southern will be affected by this engineering work.

Thameslink:

From approximately 22:35 (at the end of Sunday service) until approximately 04:30 on Monday morning, no Thameslink trains will run between Haywards Heath and Brighton.

Your tickets will be accepted at no extra cost on Southern train services via Hove to complete your journey, and on Southern rail replacement buses between Brighton and Haywards Heath.

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 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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