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Last updated:Today at 21:14
Train companies affected:Avanti West Coast, London Northwestern Railway

Buses replace late night / early morning trains to and from Dartford on Sunday 21 September 

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Engineering work details

Starts Saturday 20 September 2025 to Sunday 21 September 2025

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Southeastern between London Charing Cross and Gravesend and also between Dartford and London Charing Cross / London Victoria

Description

Engineering work is taking place overnight in the Dartford area, closing some lines.

The 00:30 London Charing Cross to Gravesend via Sidcup service will be replaced by an accessible bus between Dartford and Gravesend. This bus will be a Thameslink service which runs to Gillingham and you can use this bus at no extra cost.

The 06:50 Dartford to London Charing Cross via Sidcup train will start from Crayford. An accessible buses will run between Dartford and Crayford leaving Dartford at 06:35.

The 07:02 Dartford to London Victoria train will start at Barnehurst. An accessible bus will leave Dartford at 06:50 calling at Barnehurst.

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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