Engineering work is taking place between Bedford and London St Pancras International, closing all lines.

East Midlands Railway:

An amended timetable will run, with trains starting and terminating at Luton instead of London St Pancras International.

A rail replacement bus service will run to / from Luton and Hitchin, where you can connect with Great Northern / Thameslink services to / from London Kings Cross / London St Pancras International.

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 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.