Buses replace late night trains between Reading and Guildford from Monday 5 to Friday 9 January
Engineering work details
Starts Monday 05 January 2026 to Friday 09 January 2026
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Great Western Railway between Reading and Gatwick Airport
Description
Engineering work is taking place between Reading and Guildford, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.
Monday to Thursday:
The 23:22 Gatwick Airport to Reading will terminate at Guildford. Road transport will run from Guildford to North Camp, Blackwater, Wokingham and Reading.
Tuesday to Friday:
The 04:32 Reading to Gatwick Airport will start from Guildford at 05:13. Earlier road transport will run at 04:15 from Reading (fast) to Guildford, connecting with the train.
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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