Balcombe tunnel closed all day

[Danny-Boy]

Can anyone more knowledgeable about the railways than me tell me if it is possible to use a different line to get from Central London to anywhere near Falmer whilst avoiding said Tunnel? The only way i can think of is far too far west, going via Littlehampton

Someone at work mentioned it might be possible to get to Uckfield and then get a cab from there? But i cant seem to find a train map online so i'm not sure if this is true or not.

Thanks in Advance

Train to Uckfield, then 28/29 bus to Lewes. Presumably the shutle is stil working from there. It's about a 5 minute walk from the bus to the train station in Lewes, at Uckfield the bus stops by the rail station.

 

[The Large One]

Train to Uckfield, then 28/29 bus to Lewes. Presumably the shutle is stil working from there. It's about a 5 minute walk from the bus to the train station in Lewes, at Uckfield the bus stops by the rail station.

Or better still, stay on the 28 or 29, as it stops round outside the stadium.

About 45 mins.

 

[Triggaaar]

Paid 4,303 quid for my season ticket.

Is that 1901? Must be really nice seats.

 

[Soton Seagull]

I had the joy of going from Hove to Knuckledraggerville (Croydon) via Littlehampton this morning. Only took 2 and a half hours, can't wait for the return journey this afternoon!

 

[turienzo's lovechild]

surely the national express coaches are an option? 2 hours from victoria. Not ideal but not a nightmare either

 

[MJsGhost]

Can anyone more knowledgeable about the railways than me tell me if it is possible to use a different line to get from Central London to anywhere near Falmer whilst avoiding said Tunnel? The only way i can think of is far too far west, going via Littlehampton

Someone at work mentioned it might be possible to get to Uckfield and then get a cab from there? But i cant seem to find a train map online so i'm not sure if this is true or not.

Thanks in Advance

Uckfield can be reached via Oxted, with either a bus (#29) or a taxi from there.

 

[MJsGhost]

Train to Uckfield, then 28/29 bus to Lewes. Presumably the shutle is stil working from there. It's about a 5 minute walk from the bus to the train station in Lewes, at Uckfield the bus stops by the rail station.

Note to self - read all of thread before contributing!

 

[Storer 68]

Just got into London from Hassocks

Left the house at 8.10 - got into London (3 trains and a coach) at 11.15

 

[AMEXican Wave]

Train to Uckfield, then 28/29 bus to Lewes. Presumably the shutle is stil working from there. It's about a 5 minute walk from the bus to the train station in Lewes, at Uckfield the bus stops by the rail station.

This is good advice, but it's ONE bus every 30 mins, partially full as it comes from Tunbridge Wells. It will not be a great choice if 100s try the same route.

 

[butchy]

As the crow flies how many miles is it from uckfield to Falmer exactly? Surely the London - Uckfield route is the only viable route without leaving yourself at the mercy or a bus replacement service?

 

[turienzo's lovechild]

surely the national express coaches are an option? 2 hours from victoria. Not ideal but not a nightmare either

forget that, it actually takes two and a half hours.......you;d need to leave london at 4pm really

 

[Gus is god]

This is good advice, but it's ONE bus every 30 mins, partially full as it comes from Tunbridge Wells. It will not be a great choice if 100s try the same route.

Well if its the best route the bus and rail service need to talk and get extra services on.

seagulls

 

[Lady Whistledown]

What about National Express coaches from Gatwick? Not ideal, but another option. Albeit slow.

 

[KZNSeagull]

Is that bloke who stood outside HH station making fart noises with his hands when people walked past still there? What a jolly time he would be having this morning.

And what is that opposite the Burrell where the Off Licence used to be?

 

[rool]

As far as I can see the last train from Uckfield to London is 22:34. That seems very tight if correct

 

[willyfantastic]

What about National Express coaches from Gatwick? Not ideal, but another option. Albeit slow.

too slow if going from work, wont arrive in time

 

[Ernest]

Well if its the best route the bus and rail service need to talk and get extra services on.

seagulls

How ? Can you conjure buses and staff out of thin air ?

 

[ArcticBlue]

I am confused. So the tunnel has just shown signs of a safety risk requiring it to be closed? Has anybody checked the Viaduct cause i am sure i saw a brick fall off of it when i last drove past.

 

[VeronaSeagull]

I am confused. So the tunnel has just shown signs of a safety risk requiring it to be closed? Has anybody checked the Viaduct cause i am sure i saw a brick fall off of it when i last drove past.

It was closed this morning for inspection but is now closed all day for emergency repairs so suspect they found something that needed immediate attention. Bit of a pain, hope they fix it by tomorrow as Three BRidges station is closed all day tomorrow so will be bus to Gatwick and back

 

[Rugrat]

I'm driving down to game with Mrs from Horsham - happy to take 3 (at a squeeze) and drop back at Three Bridges if line still closed after game