Buses replace late night trains between Ebbsfleet International and Ashford International on Saturday 14 June 

Route(s) affected

between London St Pancras International and Ramsgate / Margate

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Ebbsfleet International and Ashford International, closing all lines from 23:00.

From approximately 23:00, accessible buses will replace trains between Ebbsfleet International and Maidstone East, and between Maidstone East and Ashford International. Connecting trains will run between Ashford International and Ramsgate via Dover Priory, and between Ashford International and Margate via Canterbury West.

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

If you are travelling from London St Pancras International, Stratford or Ebbsfleet International to the following stations, you will need to use the replacement buses from Ebbsfleet International and Ashford International via Maidstone East:

• Canterbury West

• Thanet Parkway

• Folkestone West

• Folkestone Central

• Dover Priory

• Martin Mill

• Walmer

• Deal

• Sandwich

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

• The 23:20 Ashford International to London Charing Cross

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

• The 23:50 London St Pancras International to Faversham via Gravesend train will be retimed to depart later, at 00:12 (Sunday)

Alternative travel options:

• You can use London Underground, Elizabeth line or Docklands Light Railway between central London and Stratford 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.