Buses replace trains between Canterbury West / Deal and Ramsgate on Sunday 7 September
Engineering work details
Starts Sunday 07 September 2025 to Sunday 07 September 2025
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Between London Charing Cross and Ramsgate and also between London St Pancras International and Margate / Ramsgate
Description
Engineering work is taking place between Canterbury West / Deal and Ramsgate, closing all lines.
Paddock Wood Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Ramsgate via Ashford International will only run between London Victoria and Canterbury West. These trains will run to / from London Victoria because of further engineering work near Hither Green.
Highspeed via Ashford International: Trains between London St Pancras International and Margate via Canterbury West will only run between London St Pancras International and Canterbury West. Trains between London St Pancras International and Ramsgate via Dover Priory will only run between London St Pancras International and Deal.
Accessible replacement buses will run between:
Canterbury West and Margate calling at Ramsgate and Broadstairs
Canterbury West and Ramsgate calling at all stations
Deal and Ramsgate calling at Sandwich
The following stations will be closed and will only be served by replacement buses:
Sturry
Minster
Sandwich
Thanet Parkway
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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