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Buses replace trains via Southampton Central on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 October

Planned Updated: 4 Aug 2026 13:32

Engineering work is taking place in the Southampton Central area, closing all lines.

No trains will run between Romsey / Eastleigh / Fareham and Southampton Central / Bournemouth all weekend.

CrossCountry:

Trains between Eastleigh and Bournemouth will not run.

Rail replacement buses will run between Eastleigh, Southampton Airport Parkway, Southampton Central, and Bournemouth.

Great Western Railway:

Trains between Cardiff Central / Bristol Temple Meads and Portsmouth Harbour will be diverted between Romsey and Fareham to run via and call additionally at Chandlers Ford / Eastleigh. These trains will not call at Southampton Central. Some services may be retimed.

Rail replacement buses will run hourly between Eastleigh and Southampton Central.

Southern:

Trains between Brighton and Southampton Central will be diverted to run between Brighton and Portsmouth & Southsea, calling additionally at Fratton.

Rail replacement buses will run between Havant and Southampton Central.

South Western Railway:

Saturday and Sunday:

Buses will replace trains between:

  • Eastleigh / Southampton Central and Bournemouth
  • Eastleigh and New Milton
  • Fareham and Southampton Central
  • Southampton Central and Romsey

Sunday:

Buses will replace trains between:

  • Eastleigh and Southampton Central
  • Brockenhurst and Lymington Pier

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.