Engineering work is taking place between Bedford and London St Pancras International, closing all lines.
East Midlands Railway:
No trains will run between Bedford and London St Pancras International.
An amended train service will run between Sheffield / Derby / Leicester / Corby and Bedford. Replacement buses will run between Bedford and Hitchin, connecting at Hitchin for alternative train services to / from London.
Additionally, on Sunday morning:
- The 07:24 Nottingham to Bedford service will start from East Midlands Parkway. A replacement bus will run between Nottingham and East Midlands Parkway.
- The 08:21 Nottingham to Bedford service will start from East Midlands Parkway. A replacement bus will run between Nottingham and East Midlands Parkway.
Thameslink:
It is not yet known how Thameslink will be affected by this engineering work.
Check before you travel:
If you are travelling with East Midlands Railway. you can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
If you are travelling with Thameslink, 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 replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.