Engineering work is taking place between Margate and Minster and between Ramsgate and Sandwich, closing all lines.
Paddock Wood Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Ramsgate via Canterbury West will only run between London Charing Cross and Ashford International. Trains between London Charing Cross and Dover Priory will be extended to run to and from Minster via Sandwich and Dover Priory. These trains will detach / attach a portion of coaches at Ashford International which will run between Ashford International and Minster calling at all stations via Canterbury West.
Sole Street line: Trains between London Victoria and Ramsgate via Chatham will only run between London Victoria and Margate.
Highspeed via Ashford International: Trains between London St Pancras International and Margate via Canterbury West will only run between London St Pancras International and Minster. Trains between London St Pancras International and Ramsgate via Dover Priory will only run between London St Pancras International and Dover Priory.
Highspeed via Gravesend: Trains between London St Pancras International and Ramsgate via Faversham will only run between London St Pancras International and Margate.
Accessible replacement buses will run between:
- Minster and Margate calling at Thanet Parkway, Ramsgate and Broadstairs
- Minster and Ramsgate calling at Thanet Parkway
- Ramsgate and Margate calling at all stations
- Ramsgate and Margate calling at Broadstars only
The following stations will be closed and will only be served by accessible buses.
- Thanet Parkway
- Ramsgate
- Dumpton Park
- Broadstairs
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.