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Buses replace trains between Bromley South and Sevenoaks via Bat & Ball on Sunday 6 September 

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Engineering work details

Starts Sunday 06 September 2026 to Sunday 06 September 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between London Blackfriars / London Victoria and Sevenoaks

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Bromley South and Sevenoaks, closing some lines.

Thameslink services which usually run between London Blackfriars / London Victoria and Sevenoaks will divert and instead run between London Blackfriars and Orpington, calling additionally at Petts Wood and Orpington.

No Thameslink trains will run between Bickley South and Sevenoaks.

Rail replacement buses will run between Bromley South and Sevenoaks calling at Bickley, St Mary Cray, Swanley, Eynsford, Shoreham, Otford and Bat & Ball.

Your tickets will also be accepted on Southeastern trains between London Blackfriars, Bromley South and Otford at no extra cost.

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.

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