Disruptions & planned work

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