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Buses replace late night / early morning Thameslink trains between Haywards Heath and Brighton from Monday 23 to Friday 27 November

Planned Updated: 31 Aug 2026 13:36

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 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.