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Buses replace between Robertsbridge and Hastings / Ashford International on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 May 

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Engineering work details

Starts Saturday 16 May 2026 to Sunday 17 May 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Southeastern between London Charing Cross and Hastings

Southern between London Victoria / Brighton and Ore and also between Eastbourne and Ashford International

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Robertsbridge and Hastings / Ashford International, closing all lines.

Southeastern:

Southeastern services are unaffected by engineering work on Saturday.

Sunday:

Trains between London Charing Cross and Hastings will run between London Charing Cross and Robertsbridge only.

Rail replacement buses will operate between Robertsbridge and Hastings, calling at all stations except Crowhurst.

Minibuses will run between Battle and Crowhurst.

If you are travelling to or from Crowhurst and have additional assistance requirements we recommend you contact the Southeastern accessible travel team, send #Assist to 07866 002960 on WhatsApp or use the help point at the station so Southeastern can ensure appropriate transport is available for you.

Southern:

Saturday and Sunday:

Buses will replace trains between:

  • Hastings and Rye

  • Rye and Ashford International

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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