Buses replace trains between Three Bridges and Brighton on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 March 

Route(s) affected

Gatwick Express between London Victoria and Brighton

Southern between London Victoria and Brighton / Littlehampton

Thameslink between Cambridge / Bedford and Brighton

Description

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

Gatwick Express:

On Saturday, no Gatwick Express trains will run. You should use alternative Southern / Thameslink services between London and Gatwick Airport.

On Sunday, an amended train service will run between London Victoria and Gatwick Airport.

Southern:

No trains will run between Three Bridges and Brighton / Hove / Lewes.

Direct Southern trains will run between London Victoria and Brighton, diverted via Horsham, Littlehampton and Hove, with extended journey times.

Replacement buses will run between:

• Three Bridges and Preston Park

• Three Bridges and Lewes

• Balcombe and Brighton

• Haywards Heath and Plumpton

• Plumpton and Lewes

At the beginning and the end of the day, replacement buses will also run between Three Bridges and Brighton.

Thameslink:

Rail replacement buses will operate between Three Bridges and Brighton.

A reduced Thameslink service will run between Gatwick Airport and Three Bridges.

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.