Buses replace trains between Eastbourne and Hastings / Ore via Polegate on Sunday 21 June
Engineering work details
Starts Sunday 21 June 2026 to Sunday 21 June 2026
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Southern between Eastbourne / Hastings and Ashford International, between London Victoria / Brighton and Ore
Description
Engineering work is taking place between Polegate / Eastbourne and Hastings, closing all lines.
No Southern trains will run between Polegate / Eastbourne and Hastings.
Replacement buses will run between Eastbourne and Hastings / Ore running via Polegate.
Separate buses will run between Cooden Beach and Normans Bay.
Trains which usually run between Eastbourne and Ashford International will be amended to only run between Hastings and Ashford International.
Trains will also be amended to run between London Victoria and Polegate and between Brighton and Polegate.
Journey times will be increased when using replacement buses.
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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