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Buses replace trains between Ashford International and Dover Priory on Sunday 5 April 

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Engineering work details

Starts Sunday 05 April 2026 to Sunday 05 April 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

between London Charing Cross and Dover Priory and also between London St Pancras International and Ramsgate via Dover Priory

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Ashford International and Dover Priory, 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 Ashford International.

Additional trains will run between Dover Priory and Ramsgate.

Paddock Wood Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Dover Priory via Tonbridge will not run. Additional trains will run between Tonbridge and Ashford International, and trains between London Charing Cross and Ramsgate via Canterbury West will run via Maidstone East because of further engineering work at Sevenoaks.

Accessible buses will run between:

  • Ashford International and Dover Priory calling at Folkestone West and Folkestone Central only.

  • Ashford International and Dover Priory calling at all stations except Westenhanger.

  • A minibus will run between Sandling and Westenhanger*

*If you are travelling to or from Westenhanger and have additional assistance requirements we recommend you contact the Southeastern accessible travel team, send #Assist to 07866 002960 on WhatsApp or use the help point at the station so Southeastern can ensure appropriate transport is available for you.

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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