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Buses replace trains between Guildford and Gatwick Airport on Sunday 25 October

Planned Updated: 3 Aug 2026 14:36

Engineering work is taking place between Guildford and Dorking West, closing all lines.

Trains between Reading and Gatwick Airport will run a reduced (every 30 minutes) service between Reading and Guildford only.

Rail replacement buses will run hourly:

  • a fast service between Guildford and Gatwick Airport
  • between Guildford, Gomshall, Dorking West, Dorking (Main), Betchworth, Reigate and Redhill (hourly)
  • between Guildford, Shalford, Chilworth and Gomshall (1 bus every 2 hours) connecting with the above buses at Gomshall

These buses will call at Dorking (Main), and will not call at Dorking (Deepdene). Dorking (Deepdene) is a short distance from Dorking (Main).

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.