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Buses replace late night / end of service trains between Haywards Heath and Lewes / Polegate / Eastbourne and between Lewes and Polegate / Seaford from Monday 21 to Friday 25 September

Planned Updated: 3 Jul 2026 13:53

Engineering work is taking place overnight (ending Friday morning) in the Lewes area, closing some lines.

Buses will replace trains between Haywards Heath and Lewes / Polegate / Eastbourne and between Lewes and Polegate / Seaford.

The 01:08 (on Tuesday to Friday mornings) Haywards Heath to Eastbourne train will be diverted to Brighton. A replacement bus will run to Eastbourne.

Journey times will be increased on replacement buses.

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.