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No trains via Dover Priory on Sunday 4 October 

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Engineering work details

Starts Sunday 04 October 2026 to Sunday 04 October 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

between London St Pancras International / London Victoria / London Charing Cross / Faversham / Ashford International and Dover Priory, and also between London St Pancras International / Ashford International and Ramsgate

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Canterbury East and Dover Priory, and between Folkestone Central and Deal, closing all lines on Sunday.

Paddock Wood Line:

Trains between London Charing Cross and Dover Priory via Tonbridge will run between London Charing Cross and Folkestone Central only.

Highspeed via Ashford International:

Trains between London St Pancras International and Ramsgate via Dover Priory will run between London Charing Cross and Folkestone Central only.

Sole Street Line:

Trains between London Victoria and Dover Priory via Chatham will run between London Victoria and Canterbury East only.

Accessible replacement buses will run between:

  • Folkestone West and Deal

  • Folkestone West and Dover Priory, calling at Folkestone Central. calling at all stations

  • Canterbury East and Dover Priory, calling at all stations

The following stations will be closed all day on Sunday, and will only be served by buses:

  • Dover Priory

  • Martin Mill

  • Walmer

  • Kearsney

  • Shepherds Well

  • Snowdown

  • Aylesham

  • Adisham

  • Bekesbourne

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 drop-off 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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