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Buses replace trains to / from / via Lewes on Sunday 6 April 

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Engineering work details

Starts Sunday 06 April 2025 to Sunday 06 April 2025

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Southern between London Victoria and Hastings / Ore, and between Brighton and Seaford / Eastbourne / Ore

Description

Engineering work is taking place at Lewes, closing all lines.

Buses will replace trains between:

  • Three Bridges and Lewes via Plumpton

  • Haywards Heath and Plumpton (minibus)

  • Plumpton and Lewes (minibus)

  • Lewes and Polegate

  • Brighton and Seaford via Lewes

  • Brighton and Polegate

After 11:00, there will be trains running a shuttle service between Brighton and Falmer.

Trains that usually run between London Victoria and Eastbourne / Hastings / Ore will be diverted to run between London Bridge and Brighton. An amended train service will also run between Polegate and Ore.

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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