Buses replace late night / end of service trains between Haywards Heath / Lewes and Eastbourne from Monday 20 to Friday 24 April
Engineering work details
Starts Monday 20 April 2026 to Friday 24 April 2026
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Southern between London Victoria and Eastbourne / Hastings / Ore, between Haywards Heath and Eastbourne, and also between Brighton and Eastbourne / Hastings
Description
Engineering work is taking place between Haywards Heath and Lewes / Eastbourne, closing some lines.
From approximately 21:00 until the end of service on Monday to Thursday evenings, buses will replace trains between Haywards Heath and Lewes / Eastbourne. Some buses will depart Eastbourne earlier to connect with trains from Lewes towards London.
The 01:08 (on Tuesday to Friday mornings) Haywards Heath to Eastbourne train will not run. A replacement bus will run from Haywards Heath to Lewes / Eastbourne.
Please note that journey times will be extended when using rail replacement transport.
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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