A railway line is blocked due to flooding after torrential rain.

The Lewes to Haywards Heath line is blocked in both directions as a result.

Southern Rail said no trains will stop at Plumpton and Cooksbridge until further notice.

A spokesman said: "There's been a lot of rain this morning and unfortunately the line between Lewes and Haywards Heath is blocked in both directions due to flooding.

"Trains between Ore/Eastbourne and London Victoria will be diverted via Brighton.

"At this time, there are no replacement buses available to serve Plumpton and Cooksbridge."

The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for rain from midnight until 3pm.