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Buses replace early morning / late night trains between Reading and Guildford from Monday 7 to Friday 11 December 

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Engineering work details

Starts Monday 07 December 2026 to Friday 11 December 2026

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Train operators affected

  • Great Western Railway

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 service will terminate at Guildford. A replacement bus will run from Guildford to North Camp, Blackwater, Wokingham and Reading.

Tuesday to Friday:

The 04:32 Reading to Gatwick Airport service will start from Guildford at 05:13. An earlier replacement bus will run from Reading at 04:15, running direct to connect with the train. For Wokingham, Blackwater and North Camp, you should travel by later train services.

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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