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Buses replace late night trains between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey on Wednesday 5 August

Planned Updated: 11 May 2026 10:42

Engineering work is taking place late night between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey, closing all lines.

The 22:45 Watford Junction to St Albans Abbey service will not run. A rail replacement bus service will operate - departing from Watford Junction at 22:45, Watford North at 22:50, Garston at 23:00, Bricket Wood at 23:11, How Wood at 23:17, Park Street at 23:23, arriving at St Albans Abbey at 23:28.

The 23:08 St Albans Abbey to Watford Junction service will not run. A rail replacement bus service will operate - departing from St Albans Abbey at 23:30, Park Street at 23:36, How Wood at 23:42, Bricket Wood at 23:48, Garston at 23:59, Watford North at 00:09, arriving at Watford Junction at 00:13.

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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.