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20/01/2025

Engineering work is taking place at various locations on the Southeastern network, closing some lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday:

The 22:45 London Charing Cross to Hastings will run non stop between Tunbridge Wells and St Leonards Warrior Square.

From 23:45 until the end of service accessible buses replace trains between Tunbridge Wells and Hastings and will run between:

  • Tunbridge Wells and St Leonards Warrior Square / Hastings (calling at Wadhurst, Battle & West St Leonards)
  • Tunbridge Wells and Robertsbridge (calling at all stations)
  • Battle and Crowhurst (mini bus shuttle)

Monday, Wednesday and Thursday:

The 23:39 London Cannon Street to Dover Priory (Monday) / 23:34 London Charing Cross to Canterbury West / Dover Priory (Wednesday and Thursday) will be diverted, and run non stop between London Bridge and Ashford International via Maidstone East.

Accessible replacement buses will run between Tonbridge, Headcorn and Ashford calling at all stations.

If you are travelling to Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, or connecting to the replacement bus at Tonbridge, please use alternative trains between London, Sevenoaks and Tonbridge.

Tuesday and Wednesday:

The 00:26 London Cannon Street to Dartford via Greenwich will be diverted to run via Bexleyheath. An accessible bus will run between London Bridge and Dartford via Greenwich.

Wednesday and Thursday:

The 22:34 London Charing Cross to Ramsgate will be replaced by an accessible bus between Minster and Ramsgate calling at Thanet Parkway.

The 23:07 London St Pancras International to Ramsgate via Dover Priory service will be replaced by an accessible bus between Deal and Ramsgate, calling at Sandwich.

The 23:40 London St Pancras International to Margate via Canterbury West service will be replaced by an accessible bus between Minster and Margate calling at all stations except Dumpton Park.

Thursday and Friday:

The 00:22 Charing Cross to Dartford via Woolwich Arsenal will be diverted to run via Bexleyheath. An accessible bus will run between Lewisham and Dartford via Woolwich Arsenal.

Check before you travel:

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.

Affected operators
Southeastern
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Last updated: 28/10/24 - 09:36