Engineering work is taking place between Witham and Colchester, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Thursday morning.
As a result, the 23:48, 00:18 and 00:46 London Liverpool Street to Colchester services will be replaced by a bus service between Witham and Colchester.
As a result, the following trains will be replaced by buses between Witham and Colchester:
Monday to Wednesday:
- The 23:48 London Liverpool Street to Colchester
Tuesday to Thursday:
- The 00:18 London Liverpool Street to Colchester
- The 00:46 London Liverpool Street to Colchester
- The 04:43 Colchester to London Liverpool Street (the bus from Colchester to Witham will run earlier than the train normally does, in order to connect at Witham)
Please also note that on Monday to Wednesday, the 23:02 London Liverpool Street to Ipswich service will terminate at Colchester. Passengers for Manningtree and Ipswich should change at Colchester for the 23:30 London Liverpool Street to Norwich service. 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 set-down 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.