Engineering work is taking place between Colchester and Clacton-on-Sea, closing all lines.

The 22:56 Colchester to Walton-on-Naze train service will be diverted to Clacton-on-Sea. A connecting rail replacement bus service will operate from Clacton-on-Sea to Kirby Cross, Frinton-on-Sea and Walton-on-Naze. The 23:18 London Liverpool Street to Clacton-on-Sea train service will terminate at Colchester. A connecting rail replacement bus service will operate from Colchester to Clacton-on-Sea, calling at Hythe, Wivenhoe, Alresford, Great Bentley, Thorpe-le-Soken and Clacton-on-Sea.

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.