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Buses replace late night trains between Ebbsfleet International and Ashford International on Saturday 20 June 

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Engineering work details

Starts Saturday 20 June 2026 to Saturday 20 June 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between London St Pancras International and Ramsgate / Margate

Description

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Ebbsfleet International and Ashford International, closing some lines.

From approximately 23:00, accessible buses will replace trains between Ebbsfleet International and Ashford International via Maidstone East.

Trains between London St Pancras International and Ramsgate / Margate via Ashford International will be diverted to run via Faversham.

The 23:50 London St Pancras International to Faversham will depart later at 00:12 (Sun).

The following additional trains will run between Ashford International and London Charing Cross calling at London Bridge and Waterloo East:

  • 23:20 Ashford International to London Charing Cross

  • 00:40 (Sun) London Charing Cross to Ashford International

Alternative travel options:

You can use London Underground, Elizabeth line and Docklands Light Railway between Stratford and Central London at no extra cost to connect with the additional trains at London Charing Cross, Waterloo East and London Bridge.

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

You can plan your journey on London Underground / Docklands Light Railway by using the Transport for London 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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