Buses replace trains between Canterbury West / Deal and Ramsgate on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 September

Engineering work is taking place between Ramsgate, Canterbury West and Deal, closing all lines. ​​​​​​​

Paddock Wood Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Ramsgate via Ashford International will only run between London Charing Cross and Canterbury West. These trains are diverted to run via Maidstone East because of further engineering work. On Sunday, these trains will run from London Cannon Street because of further engineering work.

High Speed via Ashford: Trains between London St Pancras International and Margate via Canterbury West will only run between London St Pancras International and Canterbury West. Trains between London St Pancras International and Ramsgate via Dover Priory will only run between London St Pancras International and Deal.

Accessible replacement buses will run between:

• Canterbury West and Margate calling at Ramsgate and Broadstairs.
• Canterbury West and Ramsgate calling at all stations.
• Deal and Ramsgate calling at Sandwich.

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.