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Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Reading and Guildford from Monday 1 to Friday 5 September 

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Engineering work details

Starts Monday 01 September 2025 to Friday 05 September 2025

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Great Western Railway between Reading and Redhill / 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. 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 at 04:15 from Reading (fast) to Guildford to connect into the train.

The 05:00 Reading to Redhill will start from Guildford at 05:51. Earlier road transport at 04:30 from Reading to Wokingham, Blackwater and North Camp to Guildford to connect into the train.

The 05:31 Reading to Gatwick Airport will depart earlier at 05:27 and will call additionally Crowthorne, Sandhurst, Farnborough North and Ash.

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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