Buses replace early morning trains between Three Bridges and Brighton on Sunday 9 August
Engineering work details
Starts Saturday 08 August 2026 to Sunday 09 August 2026
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Southern between London Victoria and Brighton
Thameslink between Bedford / London Bridge and Brighton
Description
Engineering work is taking place between Three Bridges and Brighton, closing all lines early on Saturday evening and Sunday morning.
Southern:
Sunday (early morning):
The 01:08 Haywards Heath to Eastbourne train will not run. A replacement bus will run from Haywards Heath to Eastbourne. An additional train will run from Brighton to Eastbourne at 01:24 on Sunday morning
The 01:10 London Victoria to Brighton train will terminate at Three Bridges. A replacement bus will run calling at stations to Brighton
Until approximately 08:15 on Sunday morning, buses will replace trains between Three Bridges and Brighton.
The 06:57 Eastbourne to Haywards Heath train will be diverted to run via Brighton. An replacement bus will run from Brighton to Three Bridges
The 07:12 Littlehampton to Haywards Heath train will be diverted to run via Brighton. An replacement bus will run from Brighton to Three Bridges
Thameslink:
From approximately 01:15 until approximately 08:15 on Sunday morning, buses will replace trains between Three Bridges and Brighton.
Please note that this will impact some trains running late on Saturday evening.
Check before you travel:
These changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel.
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.
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