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Buses replace trains between Ashford international and Ramsgate via Canterbury West on Sunday 7 June 

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Engineering work details

Starts Sunday 07 June 2026 to Sunday 07 June 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

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

Description

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

Paddock Wood Line: Trains between London Cannon Street and Ramsgate via Ashford International will only run between London Cannon Street and Ashford International. Trains are running to / from London Cannon Street because of further engineering work at London Charing Cross.

Highspeed 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 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 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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