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Buses replace trains between Deal / Dover Priory and Ramsgate on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 March 

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Engineering work details

Starts Saturday 28 March 2026 to Sunday 29 March 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between London St Pancras International and Ramsgate

Description

Engineering work is taking place between on Saturday on the lines between Sandwich and Deal. On Sunday, the work will be extended and the lines between Sandwich and Martin Mill, closing all lines.

Highspeed via Ashford International: Trains between London St Pancras International and Ramsgate via Dover Priory will only run between London St Pancras International and Deal on Saturday, and between London St Pancras International and Dover Priory on Sunday.

Accessible replacement buses will run between:

  • Deal and Ramsgate (Saturday)

  • Dover Priory and Ramsgate (Sunday)

The following stations will be closed and will only be served by accessible buses:

  • Sandwich (all weekend)

  • Deal (Sunday only)

  • Walmer (Sunday only)

  • Martin Mill (Sunday only)

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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