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Buses replace trains between Polegate / Seaford and Lewes / Brighton / Three Bridges on Sunday 24 January 

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Engineering work details

Starts Sunday 24 January 2027 to Sunday 24 January 2027

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Train operators affected

  • Southern

Route(s) affected

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

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Polegate / Seaford and Brighton / Haywards Heath, closing all lines.

Buses will replace trains between:

  • Haywards Heath and Lewes

  • Three Bridges and Lewes

  • Seaford and Brighton

  • Polegate and Brighton via Lewes

  • Lewes and Brighton

  • Lewes and Plumpton (minibus service)

  • Plumpton and Haywards Heath (minibus service)

Trains which usually run between London Victoria and Eastbourne / Hastings / Ore will be diverted to run between London Bridge and Brighton with trains also operating between Polegate and Ore.

A limited train service will run between Brighton and Falmer.

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail 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 drop-off 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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