Disruptions & planned work

A speed restriction remains in place on the line between Oxted and Uckfield. As a result, between Monday and Saturday a small number of services which normally run between between London Bridge and Uckfield will be revised to run between London Bridge and Crowborough only, with a replacement bus running between Crowborough and Uckfield. The usual timetable will operate on Sunday, with no planned changes to services. This is expected until at least Monday 2 November. Customer advice: Southern are sorry that some customers travelling on the Uckfield line will continue to experience disruption. The record-breaking hot weather this summer and sustained low rainfall has affected track conditions in some areas, meaning temporary speed restrictions need to remain in place. Safety is and will always remain the highest priority. Because trains need longer to complete their journeys, running the normal timetable could lead to delays building up throughout the day and increase the risk of short-notice cancellations. To provide customers with greater certainty and help keep services running as reliably as possible, we've temporarily revised the timetable and will operate replacement buses between Crowborough and Uckfield at certain times of the day. Southern know many customers rely on these services every day for work, education, appointments and important time with family and friends, and are very sorry for the disruption these changes may cause. The revised timetable has been designed to minimise the impact on customers wherever possible, including protecting key services used by children travelling to and from school. T ravel advice: Some journeys will take longer than usual and a small number of services between Crowborough and Uckfield will be replaced by rail replacement buses. Please check before you travel for the latest journey information, including train times, replacement bus services and alternative travel options. You should also allow a little extra time for your journey where needed. Journey planners online are up to date for future travel information. Staff will also be on-site to assist you with any additional further queries you may have for your onward travel. Car park season ticket holders at Uckfield and Buxted are also eligible to park at Crowborough and Eridge with no additional cost. You can also use your ticket at no additional cost on the following services: Southeastern services between Tunbridge Wells and London Alternative Southern and Thameslink services between Haywards Heath / Three Bridges and London Monday - Friday service changes: The following services will terminate at Crowborough: 10:07 London Bridge to Uckfield 13:07 London Bridge to Uckfield 19:07 London Bridge to Uckfield 22:07 London Bridge to Uckfield The following services will start from Crowborough: 11:33 Uckfield to London Bridge 14:33 Uckfield to London Bridge 20:33 Uckfield to London Bridge Rail replacement buses will run between Crowborough and Uckfield. Check journey planners for bus timings. Saturday services changes: The following services will terminate at Crowborough: 10:07 London Bridge to Uckfield 13:07 London Bridge to Uckfield 19:07 London Bridge to Uckfield 22:07 London Bridge to Uckfield The following services will start from Crowborough: 11:33 Uckfield to London Bridge 14:33 Uckfield to London Bridge 20:33 Uckfield to London Bridge Rail replacement buses will run between Crowborough and Uckfield. Check journey planners for bus timings. No changes to Sunday: The usual timetable will operate on Sunday, with no planned changes to services. Planning your journey: For help planning your journey, check live departure boards , view a live network map or see alternative route guides . If you’re travelling within London, you can use the TfL Journey Planner . Stay up to date on the move with Southern’s WhatsApp channel . Live updates are available Monday to Friday, 07:00–21:00. Why are temporary timetable changes needed? These targeted changes are needed because temporary speed restrictions have been introduced by Network Rail on sections of the railway following a period of prolonged hot and dry weather, which has affected track conditions in some areas. Network Rail has a programme under way to protect the railway from extreme weather and climate change, supported by a £2.6 billion investment in track maintenance and renewals. Investment includes drainage, earthworks, track and overhead power improvements, as well as monitoring and predictive technologies to identify risks earlier and enable proactive intervention. The speed restrictions being introduced will ensure trains can continue operating reliably while work is carried out to address track conditions that have been affected by the recent weather. Check before you travel: You can check your journey up to and including Friday 23 October using the National Rail real-time Journey Planner . For travel on Saturday 24 October and beyond, please check back closer to the time of travel as the Journey Planner has not yet been updated to reflect the amended timetable. 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. Compensation: You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.

From 16 Sept 2026, 12:11 · End time not supplied · Source changed 13 Oct 2026, 08:22

Operators: National Rail

Engineering work is taking place between Haywards Heath and Brighton, closing some lines. Gatwick Express: All Gatwick Express services will run to an amended timetable, with extended journey times. Southern: Southern trains between London Victoria and Gatwick Airport / south coast destinations will also run to a slightly amended timetable. This is due to amended Thameslink train services which are diverted between London Bridge and East Croydon. Thameslink: All day on Sunday, no Thameslink trains will run between Haywards Heath and Brighton, and a reduced service will run between Three Bridges and Haywards Heath. Your tickets will be accepted on Southern trains at no extra cost between Three Bridges / Haywards Heath and Brighton. These trains will divert via Hove, with extended journey times. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner .

From 1 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 1 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 21 Oct 2026, 12:45

Operators: Gatwick Express, Southern, Thameslink

Engineering work is taking place between Three Bridges and Brighton, closing all lines overnight. Southern: Between approximately 00:30 until 05:30 on Tuesday to Friday mornings, buses will replace trains between Three Bridges and Brighton. Monday to Wednesday: The 23:25 London Victoria to Brighton train will be diverted after Haywards Heath running via a different route to Brighton, it will not call at Burgess Hill or Hassocks. The train will arrive at Brighton later than usual. A replacement bus will run from Haywards Heath to Brighton calling at Burgess Hill and Hassocks. Tuesday to Friday: The 00:02 London Victoria to Worthing train will terminate at Three Bridges. A replacement bus will run from Three Bridges to Brighton. Additional trains will run from Brighton to Worthing at the in place of the train that terminates at Three Bridges. The 01:08 Haywards Heath to Eastbourne train will not run. Replacement buses will run from Haywards Heath to Lewes and from Lewes to Eastbourne. Additional trains will run from Brighton to Worthing. Thameslink: From 00:25 until 05:05 on Tuesday to Thursday mornings, buses will replace trains between Three Bridges and Brighton. You can use your ticket on rail replacement buses operated by Southern. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail 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.

From 4 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 8 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 19 Oct 2026, 09:27

Operators: Southern, Thameslink

Engineering work is taking place between Lewes and Eastbourne, closing all lines overnight. From approximately 21:00 until the end of service, buses will replace trains between Lewes and Eastbourne / Hastings. Some trains between London Victoria / Brighton and Ore will continue to run until approximately 22:00. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail 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.

From 28 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 30 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 16 Oct 2026, 13:38

Operators: Southern

Engineering work is taking place between Haywards Heath and Eastbourne, closing some lines on Tuesday to Friday mornings. As a result, the 01:08 Haywards Heath to Eastbourne train will be amended to run from Haywards Heath to Brighton, where the train will terminate. A replacement bus will run from Haywards Heath to Eastbourne. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail 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.

From 24 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 27 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 14 Oct 2026, 11:52

Operators: Southern

Engineering work is taking place between Haywards Heath and Brighton, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning. Buses replace trains between Haywards Heath and Brighton. Monday to Thursday: The 23:44 Bedford to Brighton service will terminate at Haywards Heath. A replacement bus will run from Haywards Heath to Brighton. Tuesday to Friday: The 04:12 Brighton to Bedford service will start from Haywards Heath at 04:26. Replacement buses will run from Brighton to Haywards Heath: One will depart Brighton earlier at 03:41 and run to Haywards Heath to connect with the train One will depart Brighton at 04:12 and run to Haywards Heath Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail 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.

From 23 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 27 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 14 Oct 2026, 11:22

Operators: Thameslink

Engineering work is taking place between Plumpton / Lewes and Seaford / Polegate, closing all lines. All day on Sunday, no trains will run between Haywards Heath and Lewes / Seaford / Polegate / Eastbourne. Rail replacement buses will run between Three Bridges / Haywards Heath and Lewes, between Lewes and Seaford, and also between Lewes and Polegate / Eastbourne. Until 10:00, buses will replace trains between Brighton and Lewes. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail 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.

From 20 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 20 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 12 Oct 2026, 12:45

Operators: Southern

Engineering work is taking place at Lewes, closing all lines. Monday to Thursday: The 23:06 Brighton to Seaford train will terminate at Lewes. A replacement bus will run from Lewes to Seaford. The 23:26 Ore to Brighton train will terminate at Polegate. A replacement bus will run from Polegate to Lewes, connecting with a Lewes to Brighton train. The 23:32 Brighton to Eastbourne service will terminate at Lewes. A replacement bus will run from Polegate to Lewes, connecting with a Polegate to Eastbourne train. The 23:41 Brighton to Seaford train will terminate at Lewes. A replacement bus will run from Lewes to Seaford. The 23:35 Haywards Heath to Hastings train will run between Polegate and Hastings. A replacement bus will run from Haywards Heath to Polegate. Tuesday to Friday: The 01:08 Haywards Heath to Eastbourne train will not run. A replacement bus will run from Haywards Heath to Eastbourne. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail 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.

From 14 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 18 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 28 Sept 2026, 10:42

Operators: Southern

Engineering work is taking place between Brighton and Haywards Heath, closing various lines early on Monday morning. As a result: The 04:12 Brighton to Bedford train will start from Haywards Heath at 04:26. An earlier rail replacement bus will run from Brighton at 03:41 to Haywards Heath, connecting with the amended train The 04:58 Gatwick Airport to Brighton train will not run. An earlier rail replacement bus will operate in its place, departing from Gatwick Airport at 04:04 Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail 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.

From 2 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 2 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 24 Sept 2026, 11:46

Operators: Thameslink

Engineering work is taking place between Haywards Heath and Brighton, closing some lines. Until approximately 05:00 on Tuesday to Thursday mornings, 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.

From 20 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 22 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 23 Sept 2026, 18:24

Operators: Southern, Thameslink

Engineering work is taking place between Three Bridges and Brighton, closing all lines very early on Tuesday to Friday mornings. Southern: Monday to Wednesday: The 23:25 London Victoria to Brighton train will be diverted after Haywards Heath to run to Brighton via Lewes, it will not call at Burgess Hill or Hassocks. The train will arrive at Brighton later than usual. A replacement bus will run from Haywards Heath to Brighton calling at Burgess Hill and Hassocks. Tuesday to Thursday: The 00:02 London Victoria to Worthing train will terminate at Three Bridges. A replacement bus will run from Three Bridges to Brighton. Additional trains will run from Brighton to Worthing at the in place of the train that terminates at Three Bridges. The 01:08 Haywards Heath to Eastbourne train will not run. A replacement buses will run from Haywards Heath to Lewes and from Lewes to Eastbourne. Southern trains are unaffected by the engineering work on Thursday night and Friday morning . Thameslink: From approximately 00:25 until 05:05 on Tuesday to Thursday mornings and 01:25 and 05:05 on Friday morning, buses replace Thameslink trains between Three Bridges and Brighton. Please be aware that this work affects some trains that run late on Monday to Thursday evenings. 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.

From 16 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 20 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 23 Sept 2026, 18:24

Operators: Southern, Thameslink

Engineering work is taking place between Brighton and Haywards Heath, closing some lines overnight. The 04:12 Brighton to Bedford service will start from Haywards Heath at 04:26. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner .

From 28 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 28 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 23 Sept 2026, 18:24

Operators: Thameslink

Engineering work is taking place between Three Bridges and Brighton, closing all lines. Southern: All day on Sunday, 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 and between Plumpton and Lewes (And only at the start and end of the day when direct trains via Littlehampton are not running) Three Bridges and Brighton Southern tickets will be accepted on Southeastern trains between Hastings and London at no extra cost. Journey times will be increased when using replacement buses. Thameslink: Buses will replace trains between Three Bridges and Brighton all day. 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 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.

From 29 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 29 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 23 Sept 2026, 18:24

Operators: Southern, Thameslink

Engineering work is taking place overnight in the Haywards Heath area, closing some lines. From approximately 23:00 until the end of service on Monday to Thursday evenings, buses will replace trains between Haywards Heath and Lewes. The 22:46 London Victoria to Hastings train will be diverted via Brighton and will run with an extended journey time. The 23:09 Haywards Heath to Eastbourne train will be diverted to run via Brighton and run with an extended journey time. The 01:08 Haywards Heath to Eastbourne (on Tuesday to Friday morning) train will be diverted to run to Brighton. Replacement buses will run between Three Bridges / Haywards Heath and Lewes / Eastbourne. Journey times will be increased when using replacement buses. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail 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.

From 30 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 3 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 14 Sept 2026, 09:35

Operators: Southern

Engineering work is taking place overnight at various locations in the Haywards Heath area, closing some lines. On Monday to Wednesday evenings , the 23:25 London Victoria to Brighton train will be diverted after Haywards Heath running via a different route to Brighton, it will not call at Burgess Hill or Hassocks. The train will arrive at Brighton later than usual. A replacement bus will run from Haywards Heath to Brighton calling at Burgess Hill and Hassocks. The 00:02 ( Tuesday to Thursday mornings ) London Victoria to Worthing train will terminate at Three Bridges. A replacement bus will run from Three Bridges to Brighton. Additional trains will run from Brighton to Worthing in place of the train that terminates at Three Bridges. The 01:08 ( Tuesday to Thursday mornings ) Haywards Heath to Eastbourne train will not run. Replacement buses will run from Haywards Heath to Lewes and from Lewes to Eastbourne. From approximately 00:30 until approximately 05:30 on Tuesday to Friday mornings , 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.

From 19 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 23 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 10 Sept 2026, 13:36

Operators: Southern