Buses replace trains between Lewisham and Dartford via Woolwich Arsenal on Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 March 

Route(s) affected

Southeastern between London Cannon Street and Dartford / Gravesend, and London Cannon Street "rounder" services

Thameslink between Kentish Town and Rainham

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Charlton and Slade Green, closing all lines.

Southeastern:

Accessible buses will replace trains between Lewisham and Dartford via Woolwich Arsenal on Saturday and Sunday.

Saturday:

Woolwich Arsenal line: Trains between London Cannon Street and Slade Green via Greenwich will only run between London Cannon Street and Charlton. Trains between London Cannon Street and Gravesend via Woolwich Arsenal will be diverted to run via Bexleyheath.

Bexleyheath line: Trains between London Cannon Street and Slade Green via Bexleyheath will not run. Trains which usually run between London Cannon Street and Gravesend via Woolwich Arsenal will be diverted to run via Bexleyheath calling at all stations. 

Sunday:

Woolwich Arsenal line: Trains between London Cannon Street and Slade Green via Greenwich will be amended to run between London Bridge and Charlton only. 

Bexleyheath line: Trains between London Cannon Street and Slade Green via Bexleyheath will not run. 

Ticket acceptance:

You can use Docklands Light Railway between Greenwich and Lewisham at no extra cost. 

Thameslink:

Thameslink trains will be diverted to run via Lewisham, calling additionally at Lewisham, Blackheath, Eltham, Bexleyheath and Barnehurst.

You should use Southeastern trains / replacement buses between Lewisham and Dartford via Charlton.

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

You can plan your journey on Docklands Light Railway by using the Transport for London 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 this page. 

You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages. 

Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.