Planned work / notice
Buses replace trains between Ashford International and Ramsgate via Canterbury West on Sunday 6 December
From 6 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 6 Dec 2026, 23:59
Source updated 19 Sept 2026, 15:16
Between London Charing Cross / London St Pancras International / Tonbridge and Ramsgate, and also between London St Pancras International / Ashford International and Margate
Notice details
Engineering work is taking place between Ashford International and Ramsgate via Canterbury West, closing all lines. Paddock Wood Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Ramsgate via Ashford International will only run between London Charing Cross and Ashford International. Highspeed via Ashford International: Trains between London St Pancras International and Margate via Canterbury West will only run between London St Pancras International and Ashford International. Accessible replacement buses will run between: Ashford International and Canterbury West non stop Ashford International and Canterbury West calling at all stations Canterbury West and Margate calling at Thanet Parkway, Ramsgate and Broadstairs Canterbury West and Ramsgate calling at all stations The following stations will be closed all day, and will only be served by accessible buses: Wye Chilham Chartham Canterbury West Sturry Minster Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail 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 drop-off 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.
From 6 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 6 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 19 Sept 2026, 15:16
Operators: Southeastern
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