South Western Railway services to Guildford disrupted Sunday 18 October
Maintenance work will close railway lines in the Guildford area, affecting services from London Waterloo.
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South Western Railway has announced that services between London Waterloo and Guildford will be affected on Sunday 18 October 2026. The disruption is due to essential maintenance work that will close railway lines in the Guildford area for the entire day.
Service alterations
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Several services will not run their full route to Guildford. Stopping services from London Waterloo via Woking will terminate at Woking station. Replacement buses will operate between Woking, Worplesdon, and Guildford to serve passengers on this route. Services from London Waterloo and Wimbledon to Guildford via Cobham will terminate at Effingham Junction. Similarly, services from London Waterloo to Guildford via Epsom will also terminate at Effingham Junction. Replacement buses will run between Effingham Junction and Guildford for these services.
Further changes will affect services to Portsmouth Harbour via Guildford. Some of these trains will terminate at Woking, while others will start from Haslemere. Replacement buses will operate between Woking and Haslemere, calling at Guildford. A revised train service will run between Haslemere and Portsmouth Harbour. Services from Guildford to Ascot will start from Aldershot, with replacement buses connecting Guildford and Aldershot.
Advice for passengers
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Passengers planning to travel on these routes are strongly advised to check their specific journey details before setting out. It is also recommended to allow extra time for travel to account for the replacement bus services that will be in operation.
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+Which train services will be affected on Sunday 18 October 2026?
South Western Railway services between London Waterloo and Guildford will be disrupted. Specific alterations include services terminating at Woking or Effingham Junction, with some routes to Portsmouth Harbour also affected. Services from Guildford to Ascot will also see changes.
+What are the main changes for passengers travelling to Guildford?
Stopping services via Woking will end at Woking, with replacement buses running to Guildford. Services via Cobham or Epsom will terminate at Effingham Junction, where replacement buses will connect to Guildford. Passengers should check their specific route for details.
+What should passengers do if they are travelling on these lines?
Passengers are advised to check their journey plans thoroughly before travelling on Sunday 18 October 2026. It is also recommended to allow extra time for their journey, as replacement bus services will be in operation on several routes.
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