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Last updated:Today at 20:12
Train companies affected:Chiltern Railways

Buses replace late /end of service trains between Brighton and Worthing / West Worthing from Monday 24 to Thursday 27 November 

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Engineering work details

Starts Monday 24 November 2025 to Thursday 27 November 2025

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between London Victoria and Worthing and also between Brighton and West Worthing / Portsmouth Harbour / Southampton Central

Description

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

From approximately 23:30 until the end of service on Monday to Thursday evenings, trains from London Victoria to Worthing will be diverted to terminate at Brighton.

Buses will replace trains between Brighton / Hove and Worthing / West Worthing.

The 22:20 Southampton Central to Brighton train will not call at Southwick or Portslade. A replacement bus will run from Worthing to Brighton calling at these stations.

The 22:52 Portsmouth Harbour to Brighton train will terminate at Littlehampton. A replacement bus will run from Littlehampton to Brighton, departing at 23:53 and calling at all stations.

Journey times will be increased when using replacement buses.

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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