Engineering work is taking place between Gillingham and Faversham, closing all lines through Sittingbourne.

Buses will replace trains between:

• Gillingham and Faversham (calling at all stations except Teynham).
• Sittingbourne and Faversham (via Teynham, minibus).
• Sittingbourne and Sheerness-on-Sea.

Sole Street Line: Trains between London Victoria and Ramsgate / Dover Priory via Chatham will only run between London Victoria and Gillingham.

High Speed via Gravesend:  Trains that usually run between London St Pancras International and Ramsgate via Faversham will only run between London St Pancras International and Gillingham.

Sheerness Line: Trains between Sittingbourne and Sheerness-on-Sea will not run.

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.