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Last updated:Today at 17:02
Train companies affected:CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Hull Trains, Grand Central, LNER, Lumo

Buses replace trains between Guildford and Gatwick Airport on Sunday 8 June 

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Engineering work details

Starts Sunday 08 June 2025 to Sunday 08 June 2025

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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 Guildford and Gatwick Airport, closing all lines.

Please note, Southern and Thameslink services to / from stations between Purley and Horley are also affected by this engineering work.

Great Western Railway

A reduced service will run between Reading and Guildford. Replacement bus services will run between Guildford and Gatwick Airport.

Hourly replacement bus services will run between:

  • Guildford and Gatwick Airport direct

  • Guildford and Gatwick Airport, calling at all stations between Guildford and Redhill

In addition, the following services are affected:

  • The 08:18 Reading to Gatwick Airport service will not run

  • The 19:48 Reading to Gatwick Airport service, terminating at Guildford, will depart later than usual at 20:12

  • The 19:55 Gatwick Airport to Reading service will not run

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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