Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Reading and Guildford from Monday 17 to Thursday 20 March 

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 Monday evening until Thursday morning.

Monday to Wednesday:

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 Thursday:

04:32 Reading to Gatwick Airport will start from Guildford. Earlier road transport will run at 04:15 from Reading (fast) to Guildford to connect into the train.

05:00 Reading to Redhill will start from Guildford. Earlier road transport at 04:30 will run from Reading, Wokingham, Blackwater and North Camp to Guildford to connect into the train.

05:31 Reading to Gatwick Airport will depart earlier at 05:27 and will call additionally at Crowthorne, Sandhurst, Farnborough North and Ash. It will be retimed by a few minutes as far as Redhill. Normal arrival time at Gatwick Airport.

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.