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Buses replace early morning trains between Dover Priory and Canterbury East on Sunday 22 March 

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Engineering work details

Starts Sunday 22 March 2026 to Sunday 22 March 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between Dover Priory and London Victoria

Description

Engineering work is taking place early morning between Dover Priory and Canterbury East, closing all lines.

Accessible buses will replace trains between Dover Priory and Canterbury East until 06:30 calling at all stations.

Buses leave Dover at 04:40 and 05:40 to connect with trains at Canterbury East for stations to Rainham.

The first train from Dover will be 07:18 Dover Priory to Rainham.

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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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