Amended services between Margate / Ramsgate and Canterbury West until 09:00 on Sunday 22 October

Engineering work is taking place between Margate / Ramsgate and Canterbury West, closing some lines. 

Until approximately 09:00, accessible rail replacement buses will run between Ramsgate and Canterbury West. One of these will start from Margate.

Trains ​​​​​​​will start from Canterbury West and will only run between Canterbury West and London Charing Cross / London St Pancras International.

Additionally, the 08:16 Ashford International to Margate service will start earlier at 08:05 and only run to Canterbury West.

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 this page. 

You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages. 

Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.