Buses replace trains between Canterbury West / Deal and Ramsgate on Sunday 8 March
Engineering work details
Starts Sunday 08 March 2026 to Sunday 08 March 2026
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Between London St Pancras International / London Charing Cross / Ashford International and Ramsgate / Margate
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 Charing Cross and Canterbury West.
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 and will run at different times than usual.
Trains between London St Pancras International and Ramsgate via Dover Priory will only run between London St Pancras International and Deal and will run at different times than usual.
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
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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