Buses replace trains between Ashford international and Ramsgate via Canterbury West on Sunday 30 November
Engineering work details
Starts Sunday 30 November 2025 to Sunday 30 November 2025
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Between London Charing Cross and Ramsgate and between London St Pancras International and Ramsgate
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 Ashford International will run between London Charing Cross and Ramsgate via Maidstone East and Dover Priory. These trains are diverted via Maidstone East because of further engineering work at Sevenoaks..
Highspeed via Ashford Imternational: 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 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 set-down 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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