Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Reading and Guildford from Tuesday 14 to Thursday 16 October
Engineering work details
Starts Tuesday 14 October 2025 to Thursday 16 October 2025
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Great Western Railway between Reading and Redhill / Gatwick Airport
Description
Engineering work is taking place between Reading and Blackwater, closing all lines overnight from Tuesday evening until Friday morning.
Tuesday to Thursday:
The 23:22 Gatwick Airport to Reading service will terminate at Guildford. Road transport will run from Guildford to North Camp, Blackwater, Wokingham and Reading.
Wednesday and Thursday:
The 04:32 Reading to Gatwick Airport will start from Guildford. Earlier road transport will run at 04:15 from Reading (fast) to Guildford, connecting with the train.
The 05:00 Reading to Redhill will start from Guildford. Earlier road transport will run at 04:30 from Reading to Wokingham, Blackwater and North Camp to Guildford, connecting with the train.
The 05:31 Reading to Gatwick Airport will depart earlier than usual at 05:27 and will call additionally at Crowthorne, Sandhurst, Farnborough North and Ash. The train will run as normal from Guildford.
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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