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Buses replace trains between Southampton Central and Portsmouth Harbour on Sunday 7 December 

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Engineering work details

Starts Sunday 07 December 2025 to Sunday 07 December 2025

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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.

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