Buses replace end of service / early morning trains between Three Bridges and Brighton on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 October 

Route(s) affected

Gatwick Express services

Southern between London Victoria and Brighton / Worthing, and also between Haywards Heath and Littlehampton

Thameslink between Bedford and Brighton

Description

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Three Bridges and Brighton, closing some lines.

Gatwick Express

From the start of service until 07:00 on Sunday morning, no Gatwick Express services will run. From approximately 07:00 until the end of service, Gatwick Express services will run to an amended timetable with slightly extended journey times.

Southern

From the end of Saturday service (approximately 01:00 Sunday morning), Southern services between London Victoria and Reigate will run between London Victoria and Redhill only.

Until approximately 07:15 Sunday morning, buses will replace trains between Three Bridges and Brighton. Journey times will be increased when using bus services.

Thameslink

From the end of Saturday service (approximately 01:25 Sunday morning) until 07:15 Sunday morning, buses will replace trains between Three Bridges 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 drop-off 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.