Buses replace trains between Witham and Chelmsford / Ingatestone on Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 December

Engineering work is taking place between Witham and Chelmsford, closing all lines. ​​​​​​​

Train services from Norwich, Ipswich, Clacton-on-Sea, Colchester and Braintree will start / terminate at Witham.

Rail replacement buses will run between:

• Witham and Ingatestone (for customers travelling to / from London)
• Witham and Chelmsford (calling at Hatfield Peverel, for Hatfield Peverel and Chelmsford customers only)

Connecting train services will operate between Chelmsford and London Liverpool Street via Ingatestone. These will also serve Shenfield and Stratford.

Check before you travel: 

These changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel. 

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.