Disruptions & planned work

Engineering work is taking place overnight at various locations on the Southeastern network, closing some lines. Monday to Thursday: The 23:40 London Cannon Street to Dover Priory (Monday) /Canterbury West and Dover Priory (Tuesday) / 23:34 London Charing Cross to Canterbury West / Dover Priory (Wednesday / Thursday) will be diverted and will run non-stop between London Bridge and Ashford International. An accessible replacement bus will run between Tonbridge and Ashford International. If you are travelling to Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, or connecting to the replacement bus at Tonbridge, please use alternative trains between London, Sevenoaks and Tonbridge. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: The 23:50 London St Pancras International to Faversham service will be replaced by accessible buses between Ebbsfleet International, Gillingham (Kent) and Faversham calling at all stations except Higham, Newington and Teynham. Tuesday and Wednesday: The 00:26 London Cannon Street to Dartford via Greenwich will be diverted to run via Bexleyheath. An accessible bus will run between Lewisham and Dartford via Greenwich. Wednesday and Thursday: The 00:22 London Charing Cross to Dartford via Woolwich will be diverted to run via Bexleyheath. An accessible bus will run between Lewisham and Dartford via Woolwich. The 22:34 London Charing Cross to Ramsgate will be replaced by an accessible bus between Minster and Ramsgate. The 23:07 London St Pancras International to Ramsgate via Dover Priory service will run between Dover Priory and Ramsgate via an alternative route and will stop additionally at Faversham, Margate and Broadstairs. An accessible bus will run between Dover Priory and Sandwich calling at all stations. The 23:40 London St Pancras International to Margate via Canterbury West service will be replaced by an accessible bus between Minster and Margate calling at all stations except Dumpton Park. 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 4 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 8 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 12 Oct 2026, 12:31

Operators: Southeastern

Engineering work is taking place across the Southeastern network, closing various lines. Monday to Thursday: From 23:20 until the end of service, buses will replace trains between Maidstone East and Ashford International. From 23:45 until the end of service, trains between Bromley North and Grove Park will not run. You can use your ticket on London Bus routes 126 and 261 between these stations at no extra cost. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: The 23:20 and 23:50 London St Pancras International to Faversham services will be replaced by buses between Ebbsfleet International, Gillingham (Kent) and Faversham, calling at all services except Higham, Newington and Teynham. From 23:20 until the end of service, buses will replace trains between Sittingbourne and Sheerness-on-Sea. From 23:45 until the end of service, buses will replace trains between Gillingham (Kent) and Faversham / Herne Bay. Tuesday to Thursday: The 00:27 London Victoria to Orpington via Beckenham Junction service will be diverted to call additionally at Denmark Hill. This service will not call at stations between London Victoria and Shortlands. A rail replacement bus service will run between London Victoria and Orpington via Beckenham Junction, calling at all stations except Brixton. For Brixton, you can use your tickets on London Underground services at no extra cost. Wednesday and Thursday: The 23:07 London St Pancras International to Ramsgate via Dover Priory service will be diverted to run an alternative route between Dover Priory and Ramsgate, calling additionally at Margate and Broadstairs. A replacement bus service will run between Dover Priory and Ramsgate calling at all stations. Friday: From 23:20 until the end of service, trains between London Charing Cross and Hayes (Kent) will be diverted after New Beckenham to run to Bromley South. Accessible replacement buses will run from Bromley South to Hayes (Kent), calling at Beckenham Junction, and all stations from Clock House to Hayes (Kent). Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on London Underground / London Buses by using the Transport for London 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 26 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 30 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 9 Oct 2026, 13:35

Operators: Southeastern

Engineering work is taking place between Dartford and Maidstone West / Gillingham (Kent), closing lines. Southeastern: Highspeed via Gravesend: Trains between London St Pancras International and Ramsgate via Faversham will only run between London St Pancras International and Ebbsfleet International. Sidcup line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Gravesend will not run. Services which usually run between London Charing Cross and Dartford via Sidcup will run normally, so trains on the Sidcup line will run every 30 minutes. Medway Valley line: Trains between Paddock Wood and Strood will only run between Paddock Wood and Maidstone West. Accessible replacement buses will run between: Ebbsfleet International and Strood, calling at Gravesend only Dartford and Gillingham (Kent), calling at all stations except Higham Strood and Maidstone West, calling at all stations Gravesend and Strood (minibus service, calling at Higham*) *If you are travelling to or from Higham and have additional assistance requirements we recommend you contact the Southeastern accessible travel team , send #Assist to 07866 002960 on WhatsApp or use the help point at the station so Southeastern can ensure appropriate transport is available for you. The following stations will be closed all day and will only be served by replacement buses: Stone Crossing Greenhithe for Bluewater Swanscombe Northfleet Gravesend Higham Strood Cuxton Halling Snodland New Hythe Aylesford Maidstone Barracks Thameslink: No Thameslink trains will run between Dartford and Rainham. Your tickets will be accepted at no extra cost on Southeastern rail replacement buses between Dartford and Gillingham, and on Southeastern trains between Gillingham and Rainham. 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 1 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 1 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 6 Oct 2026, 13:08

Operators: Southeastern, Thameslink

Engineering work is taking place overnight on the Southeastern network, closing some lines. Monday to Thursday: The 23:50 London St Pancras International to Faversham service will be replaced by accessible buses between Ebbsfleet International, Gillingham (Kent) and Faversham calling at all stations except Higham and Teynham From approximately 23:00 until the end of service, engineering work will affect trains towards Hayes (Kent): From the 22:51 until the 23:21 London Charing Cross to Hayes (Kent) service, these trains will be diverted after New Beckenham to run to Bromley South. After 23:30, no further trains will run from London to stations on the Hayes line, and the last train between London Charing Cross / London Cannon Street and Hayes (Kent) will only run as far as Lewisham From 23:05 until the end of service, accessible buses will run between Bromley South and Hayes (Kent). The last bus will start back from Lewisham at 00:31 Trains from Hayes (Kent) towards Lewisham and London are not affected Tuesday to Friday: From 00:25 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Meopham (Tue, Thu and Fri / Rochester (Wed) and Sittingbourne (Wed, Thu and Fri) / Herne Bay (Tue)). A connecting train will run from Sittingbourne / Herne Bay to Ramsgate The accessible replacement buses will not serve *Teynham, a minibus will run between Sittingbourne and Teynham *If you are travelling to or from Teynham and have additional assistance requirements we recommend you contact the Southeastern accessible travel team , send #Assist to 07866 002960 on WhatsApp or use the help point at the station so Southeastern can ensure appropriate transport is available for you. The 04:17 Gillingham (Kent) to Tonbridge service will start from Strood at 04:30. A replacement bus will leave Gillingham (Kent) at 03:55 calling at all stations to Strood Tuesday only: The weekly late night engineering work between Faversham and Ramsgate will not take place, and trains will run normally between Faversham and Margate Wednesday and Thursday The 23:07 London St Pancras International to Ramsgate via Dover Priory service will divert between Dover Priory and Ramsgate via an alternative route and will stop additionally at Faversham, Margate and Broadstairs. An accessible bus will run between Dover Priory and Ramsgate calling at all stations except Thanet Parkway Wednesday to Friday: From 00:10 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Lewisham and Dartford via Bexleyheath. Trains will be diverted to run via Sidcup instead 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 9 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 13 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 1 Oct 2026, 13:48

Operators: Southeastern

Engineering work is taking place at several places on the Southeastern network, closing some lines. Monday to Wednesday: The 23:50 London St Pancras International to Faversham service will be replaced by accessible buses between Ebbsfleet International, Gillingham and Faversham, calling at all stations except Higham, Newington and Teynham Tuesday to Thursday: From 00:20 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Meopham (Tuesday and Thursday) / Rochester (Wednesday) and Sittingbourne / Gillingham. A connecting train will run from Sittingbourne to Ramsgate. On Tuesday , the replacement buses will be extended from Sittingbourne to Herne Bay. Wednesday and Thursday: From 00:10 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Lewisham and Gravesend via Bexleyheath. Trains will be diverted to run via Sidcup instead. 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 21 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 24 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Source changed 28 Sept 2026, 13:59

Operators: Southeastern

Engineering work is taking place overnight at various locations on the Southeastern network, closing some lines. Monday only: From 22:45 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Tonbridge and Wadhurst / Hastings. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: From 23:55 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Gillingham and Faversham (Wed and Thu) / Herne Bay (Mon). A connecting train will run from Faversham / Herne Bay to Ramsgate. From 23:45 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Sittingbourne and Sheerness-on-Sea. The 23:20 and 23:50 London St Pancras International to Faversham services will be replaced by accessible buses between Ebbsfleet International, Gillingham and Faversham calling at all stations except Higham, Newington and Teynham. Monday to Thursday: From 23:55 until the end of service, buses replace trains between Beckenham Junction and Orpington calling at all stations. Tuesday only: From 23:40 until the end of service accessible buses replace trains between Tunbridge Wells and Hastings and will run between: Tunbridge Wells and Hastings calling at Wadhurst, Battle, West St Leonards and St Leonards Warrior Square Tunbridge Wells and Robertsbridge (calling at all stations) Battle and Crowhurst (mini bus shuttle)* *If you are travelling to or from Crowhurst and have additional assistance requirements we recommend you contact the Southeastern accessible travel team , send #Assist to 07866 002960 on WhatsApp or use the help point at the station so Southeastern can ensure appropriate transport is available for you. Tuesday to Friday: From 00:30 until the end of service, trains towards Orpington and Sevenoaks will not stop at Lewisham. An accessible bus will leave London Bridge at 01:10 to Orpington calling at all stations. Wednesday and Thursday: The 23:07 London St Pancras International to Ramsgate via Dover Priory service will be replaced by an accessible bus between Deal and Margate calling at all stations except Thanet Parkway and Dumpton Park. 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 7 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 11 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 14 Sept 2026, 12:05

Operators: Southeastern

Engineering work is taking place overnight at various locations on the Southeastern network, closing some lines. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: The 23:20 and 23:50 London St Pancras International to Faversham services will be replaced by accessible buses between Ebbsfleet International, Gillingham (Kent) and Faversham calling at all stations except Higham, Newington and Teynham. From 23:50 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Sittingbourne and Faversham, Herne Bay, Ramsgate and Dover Priory. The accessible replacement buses will not serve Teynham or Selling, a minibus will run between Sittingbourne and Faversham via Teynham*, and between Faversham and Selling* *If you are travelling to or from Teynham or Selling and have additional assistance requirements we recommend you contact the Southeastern accessible travel team , send #Assist to 07866 002960 on WhatsApp or use the help point at the station so Southeastern can ensure appropriate transport is available for you. Monday to Thursday: From 23:10 until the end of service, trains between London Victoria and Orpington via Beckenham Junction will be diverted between London Victoria and Shortlands and will stop additionally at Denmark Hill. Accessible replacement buses will run between Denmark Hill and Orpington via Beckenham Junction calling at all stations except Brixton. Trains towards London Victoria will run non-stop between Shortlands and London Victoria, change at Bromley South for an accessible bus to London Victoria calling at all stations via Beckenham Junction except Brixton. If you are travelling to or from Brixton you can use London Underground between Victoria and Brixton at no extra cost. From 23:45 until the end of service, services between Grove Park and Bromley North will not run. You will be able to use London Bus routes 126 and 261 at no extra cost between Grove Park and Bromley North. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: From 01:15 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Slade Green and Gravesend. The 00:30 London Cannon Street (Wednesday) / 00:25 London Charing Cross (Thursday and Friday) to Dartford via Bexleyheath trains will be diverted after Barnehurst to Slade Green. An accessible bus will run between Slade Green and Gravesend. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on London Buses / London Underground by using the Transport for London 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 19 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 23 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 9 Sept 2026, 10:31

Operators: Southeastern

Engineering work is taking place near Ashford International, closing the lines between the station and the High Speed line to Ebbsfleet International, and the line between Ashford International and Canterbury West. Highspeed via Ashford International: Trains between London St Pancras International and Margate via Canterbury West / Ramsgate via Dover Priory will not run. A reduced service will run between London St Pancras International and Ebbsfleet International. Additional trains will run between Canterbury West and Margate. If you are travelling between London St Pancras International, Stratford International or Ebbsfleet International and stations between Ashford International and Ramsgate via Dover Priory or Canterbury West, you will need to use the replacement bus between Ebbsfleet International and Maidstone East, and then a connecting trains between Maidstone East and Ashford International. A connecting train service will run between Ashford International and Ramsgate via Dover Priory, and replacement buses between Ashford International and Canterbury West. Alternatively you can use Southeastern mainline trains between London Charing Cross, London Bridge and Ashford International via Tonbridge, or between London Victoria and Ramsgate via Maidstone East which will be extended to run from Ashford International to Ramsgate via Dover Priory. Highspeed via Gravesend: Additional trains will run between London St Pancras International and Dover Priory via Gravesend, Faversham and Canterbury East. 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 also only run between London Charing Cross and Ashford International. Additional fast trains will run between London Charing Cross and Ramsgate via Dover Priory. Accessible replacement buses will run between: Ebbsfleet International and Maidstone East Ashford International and Canterbury West non-stop Ashford International and Canterbury West calling at all stations The following stations will be closed all day and will only be served by replacement buses: Wye Chilham 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 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 29 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 29 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 8 Sept 2026, 13:10

Operators: Southeastern

Engineering work is taking place between Ebbsfleet International and Ashford International, closing all lines. From approximately 23:00, accessible buses will replace trains between Ebbsfleet International and Maidstone East, and between Maidstone East and Ashford International. Trains between London St Pancras International and Ramsgate / Margate via Ashford International will be diverted to run via Faversham. The 23:50 London St Pancras to Faversham will depart later, at 00:12 (Sunday) and will connect at Ebbsfleet International with the last replacement buses between Ebbsfleet International, Maidstone East and Ashford International. If you are travelling from London St Pancras International, Stratford (London) or Ebbsfleet International to the following stations, you will need to use the replacement bus from Ebbsfleet International and connecting trains for stations beyond Ashford International: Canterbury West Thanet Parkway Folkestone West Folkestone Central The following additional trains will run between Ashford International and London Charing Cross, calling at London Bridge and Waterloo East: 23:20 Ashford International to London Charing Cross 00:40 (Sunday) London Charing Cross to Ashford International Alternative travel options: You can use London Underground, Elizabeth line and Docklands Light Railway between Stratford (London) and central London at no extra cost to connect with the additional trains at Charing Cross, Waterloo East and London Bridge. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on London Underground / Docklands Light Railway by using the Transport for London 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 28 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 28 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 3 Sept 2026, 18:14

Operators: Southeastern