Buses replace trains between Basingstoke and Southampton Central on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 March
Engineering work details
Starts Saturday 07 March 2026 to Sunday 08 March 2026
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
CrossCountry between Manchester Piccadilly and Bournemouth
South Western Railway between London Waterloo and Bournemouth / Poole / Weymouth
Description
Engineering work is taking place between Winchester and Southampton Central, closing some lines.
CrossCountry:
No trains will call at Winchester and Southampton Airport Parkway.
You can use your ticket at no extra cost on South Western Railway rail replacement buses.
South Western Railway:
Saturday:
Buses will replace trains between Basingstoke and Eastleigh / Southampton Central.
Sunday:
Buses will replace trains between:
Basingstoke and Southampton Central
Basingstoke and Fareham
Romsey and Southampton Central
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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