Planned work / notice
Buses replace trains between Brighton and Lewes on Sunday 1 November
From 1 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 1 Nov 2026, 23:59
Source updated 24 Sept 2026, 11:01
Southern between Brighton and Seaford / Lewes / Eastbourne / Ore
Notice details
Engineering work is taking place between Brighton and Lewes, closing all lines. Buses will replace trains between Brighton and Lewes, with a mixture of fast and all stations buses running. Trains that run between London Victoria and Brighton will be diverted to run via Hove, running to a slightly amended timetable with extended journey times. These trains will also call additionally at Wivelsfield, Preston Park and Hove. A reduced number of trains will run between Brighton and Hove. 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 1 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 1 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 24 Sept 2026, 11:01
Operators: Southern
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