No trains between Bedford / Luton and London St Pancras International on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 April  

Route(s) affected

All East Midlands Railway services to / from London St Pancras International

Thameslink between Bedford and London St Pancras International / Sutton / Three Bridges / Gatwick Airport / Horsham / Brighton and also between Luton and London St Pancras International / Sutton / Gatwick Airport / Gillingham / Rainham

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Luton and London St Pancras International, closing all lines.

East Midlands Railway:

An amended timetable will run, with trains starting and terminating at Luton instead of London St Pancras International.

A rail replacement bus service will run to / from Luton and Hitchin, where you can connect with Great Northern / Thameslink services to / from London Kings Cross / London St Pancras International.

Thameslink:

Saturday

A revised train service will run between:

• Bedford and Luton

• London Bridge and Rainham

• London Blackfriars and Sutton (London) via Wimbledon

• West Hampstead Thameslink and Brighton / Three Bridges / Sutton (London) via Mitcham Junction

Sunday

A revised train service will run between:

• Bedford and Luton

• London Bridge and Three Bridges / Horsham / Gravesend

• London Blackfriars and Sutton (London) via Wimbledon

• West Hampstead Thameslink and Brighton / Sutton (London) via Mitcham Junction

Saturday and Sunday

No trains will run between West Hampstead Thameslink and Luton.

Replacement buses will run between:

• Luton and West Hampstead Thameslink

And for alternative trains to / from London between:

• Luton Airport Parkway to Hitchin via Luton - your tickets will be accepted on Great Northern / Thameslink services between Hitchin and London

• Harpenden to Potters Bar via St Albans City - your tickets will be accepted on Great Northern / Thameslink services between Potters Bar and London
  
  

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.