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

Monday only:

• From 22:45 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Tonbridge and Wadhurst / Hastings

Tuesday only:

• Engineering work that usually takes place every Tuesday night between Faversham and Ramsgate will not take place. Trains will run normally between Faversham, Margate and Ramsgate.
• From 23:40 until the end of service accessible buses replace trains between Tunbridge Wells and Hastings and will run between:
  • Tunbridge Wells and Hastings calling at Wadhurst, Battle, West St Leonards and St Leonards Warrior Square
  • Tunbridge Wells and Robertsbridge (calling at all stations)
  • Battle and Crowhurst (mini bus shuttle)
  • *If you are travelling to or from Crowhurst and have additional assistance requirements we recommend you contact the Southeastern accessible travel team or send #Assist to 07866 002960 on WhatsApp or use the help point at the station so appropriate transport is arranged for you

Monday to Thursday:

• The 22:37 Tonbridge to Gillingham service will only run between Tonbridge and Strood. Change at Strood for alternative trains to Gillingham.
• The 23:50 London St Pancras International to Faversham service will be replaced by accessible buses between Ebbsfleet International, Gillingham and Faversham calling at all stations except Higham, Newington and Teynham

Tuesday to Friday:

• From 00:15 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Meopham and Gillingham, and between Gillingham, and Faversham. A connecting train will run from Faversham to Ramsgate.
• The 04:14 Gillingham to Tonbridge service will start from Strood at 04:30. A replacement bus will leave Gillingham at 03:55 calling at all stations to Strood
• The 00:25 Victoria to Ashford International service will be diverted after Bromley South will call at Sevenoaks, Tonbridge Headcorn and Ashford International
• Accessible buses will run between
  • Bromley South and Ashford International calling at all stations except Eynsford, Shoreham, Kemsing, East Malling, Hollingbourne and Harrietsham.
  • An additional bus will run between Maidstone East and Ashford International, leaving Maidstone East at 01:27 calling at Bearsted and Lenham only for passengers to leave the bus.
  • A minibus will run between West Malling and East Malling
  • If you are travelling to or from East Malling and have additional assistance requirements we recommend you contact the Southeastern accessible travel team or send #Assist to 07866 002960 on WhatsApp or use the help point at the station so appropriate transport is arranged for you.

Wednesday & Thursday

• The 23:07 London St Pancras International to Ramsgate via Dover Priory service will be replaced by an accessible bus between Dover Priory and Ramsgate calling at all stations except Thanet Parkway.

Wednesday to Friday:

• From 00:15 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Lewisham and Dartford via Bexleyheath / Woolwich. Trains will be diverted to run via Sidcup instead.

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

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.