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Buses replace late night trains between Ebbsfleet International and Ashford International on Saturday 22 November 

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Engineering work details

Starts Saturday 22 November 2025 to Saturday 22 November 2025

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Southeastern between London St Pancras International and Ashford International and Margate / Ramsgate

Description

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

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

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

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

  • The 23:20 Ashford International to London Charing Cross

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

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 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 and 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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