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Buses replace early morning / late night trains between Reading and Guildford from Monday 7 to Friday 11 December

Planned Updated: 14 Sep 2026 13:26

Engineering work is taking place between Reading and Guildford, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

Monday to Thursday:

The 23:22 Gatwick Airport to Reading service will terminate at Guildford. A replacement bus will run from Guildford to North Camp, Blackwater, Wokingham and Reading.

Tuesday to Friday:

The 04:32 Reading to Gatwick Airport service will start from Guildford at 05:13. An earlier replacement bus will run from Reading at 04:15, running direct to connect with the train. For Wokingham, Blackwater and North Camp, you should travel by later train services.

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.