Buses replace trains between Ashford International and Ramsgate via Canterbury West on Sunday 15 October 

Route(s) affected

Southeastern between London St Pancras International / London Charing Cross and Ramsgate / Margate

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Ashford International and Ramsgate via Canterbury West, closing some lines. ​​​​​​​

• Paddock Wood Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Ramsgate via Canterbury will not run and trains between London Charing Cross and Dover Priory will be retimed. These services will also be diverted via Maidstone East because of further engineering work at Tonbridge.

• High Speed 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 rail 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

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.