Buses replace trains between Luton and Bedford on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 March  

Route(s) affected

East Midlands Railway between London St Pancras International and Corby / Nottingham / Sheffield

Thameslink between Brighton / Three Bridges / Gatwick Airport and Bedford

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Luton and Bedford, closing all lines.

East Midlands Railway:

Buses replace trains between Luton and Bedford.

A reduced service of 1 train per hour will run between Sheffield and Bedford, Nottingham and Bedford and Corby and Bedford.

A reduced service of 2 trains per hour will run between Luton and London St Pancras International.

Train timetables for Saturday can be found here.

Train timetables for Sunday can be found here.

Thameslink:

Buses replace trains between Luton and Bedford.

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 this page. 

You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages. 

Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.