No trains via Dover Priory on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 April
Engineering work details
Starts Saturday 11 April 2026 to Sunday 12 April 2026
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
All routes to / from Dover Priory
Description
Engineering work is taking place at Dover Priory, closing all lines.
Paddock Wood Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Dover Priory via Tonbridge will only run between London Charing Cross and Folkestone Central.
Highspeed via Ashford International: Trains between London St Pancras International and Ramsgate via Dover Priory will only run between London St Pancras International and Folkestone Central.
Additional trains will run between Deal and Ramsgate.
Sole Street Line: Trains between London Victoria and Dover Priory via Chatham will only run between London Victoria and Canterbury East.
Accessible replacement buses will run between:
Folkestone West and Deal calling at all stations
Folkestone West and Dover Priory calling at Folkestone Central
Canterbury East and Dover Priory calling at all stations
Canterbury East and Dover Priory non-stop
The following stations will be closed all day and will only be served by replacement 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 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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