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Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Reading and Guildford from Monday 30 March to Thursday 2 April 

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Engineering work details

Starts Monday 30 March 2026 to Thursday 02 April 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Great Western Railway between Reading and Gatwick Airport

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Reading and Blackwater, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Thursday morning.

Monday to Wednesday:

The 23:22 Gatwick Airport to Reading service will terminate at Guildford. A replacement bus will run from Guildford to North Camp, Blackwater, Wokingham and Reading.

Tuesday to Thursday:

The 04:32 Reading to Gatwick Airport service will start from Guildford at 05:13. An earlier replacement bus will run at 04:15 from Reading direct to 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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