Engineering work is taking place between Margate and Minster and also between Ramsgate and Sandwich, closing some lines. ​​​​​​​

• Paddock Wood Line: Trains between London Victoria and Ramsgate / Dover Priory via Ashford International will run hourly, and will divide at Ashford International. One portion of the train will run from Ashford to Minster via Canterbury West. The other portion will run between Ashford International and Minster via Dover Priory. These trains will run to / from London Victoria because of further engineering work. Additional trains will run between London Victoria and Ashford via Tonbridge.
• Sole Street Line: Trains between London Victoria and Ramsgate via Chatham will only run between London Victoria and Margate.
• High Speed via Ashford International: Trains between London St Pancras International and Margate via Canterbury West will be retimed and only run between London St Pancras International and Minster. Trains between London St Pancras International and Ramsgate via Dover Priory will be retimed and only run between London St Pancras International and Dover Priory.
• High Speed via Gravesend: Trains between London St Pancras International and Ramsgate via Faversham will only run between London St Pancras International and Margate.

Accessible rail replacement buses will run between:

• Minster and Margate, calling at all stations
• Minster and Ramsgate (non-stop)
• Margate and Ramsgate, calling at all stations

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 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.