Buses replace trains between Southampton Central and Portsmouth Harbour on Sunday 7 December
Engineering work details
Starts Sunday 07 December 2025 to Sunday 07 December 2025
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Great Western Railway between Cardiff Central / Bristol temple Meads and Portsmouth Harbour
South Western Railway between London waterloo / Eastleigh and Portsmouth Harbour
Southern between Southampton Central and Brighton
Description
Engineering work is taking place between Southampton Central and Fratton, closing all lines.
Great Western Railway:
Buses replace trains between Southampton Central and Portsmouth Harbour.
South Western Railway:
Buses will replace trains between Eastleigh / Southampton Central and Portsmouth Harbour.
Southern:
Buses will replace trains between Southampton Central and Havant.
Trains between Southampton Central and Brighton will be diverted to run between Portsmouth & Southsea and Brighton.
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.
Advertisement