Buses replace trains between Robertsbridge / Battle and Hastings on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 October
Engineering work details
Starts Saturday 11 October 2025 to Sunday 12 October 2025
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Between London Charing Cross / Tonbridge and Hastings
Description
Engineering work is taking place between Robertsbridge and Hastings, closing all lines.
Saturday:
Trains will only be able to run between London Charing Cross and Battle.
Accessible replacement buses will run between Battle and Hastings, calling at all stations except Crowhurst.
A minibus will run between Battle and Crowhurst.
The following stations will be closed all day and will only be served by replacement buses:
Crowhurst
West St Leonards
St Leonards Warrrior Square
Hastings
Sunday:
Trains will only be able to run between London Victoria and Robertsbridge (these trains will run to and from London Victoria because of further engineering work).
Accessible replacement buses will run between Robertsbridge and Hastings, calling at all stations except Crowhurst.
A minibus will run between Battle and Crowhurst.
The following stations will be closed all day and will only be served by replacement buses:
Battle
Crowhurst
West St Leonards
St Leonards Warrrior Square
Hastings
Rail replacement transport:
Please note that if you are travelling to or from Crowhurst and have additional assistance requirements we recommend you contact Southeastern's accessible travel team, send #Assist to 07866 002960 on WhatsApp or use the help point at the station so appropriate transport is made available for you.
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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