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Last updated:Today at 09:17
Train companies affected:Avanti West Coast, London Northwestern Railway

Buses replace trains between Faversham and Ramsgate until 08:15 on Sunday 10 August 

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Engineering work details

Starts 10 Aug 2025 to 10 Aug 2025

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between Ramsgate and London Victoria and also between Ramsgate / Margate and London St Pancras International

Description

Engineering work is taking place before 08:15 between Faversham and Ramsgate, closing some lines.

Sole Street Line: The 06:53, 07:31 and 07:53 Ramsgate to London Victoria trains will start from Faversham. The 07:25 Gillingham to Ramsgate service will be diverted to run to Dover Priory instead of the 07:55 Faversham to Dover Priory train.

Highspeed via Gravesend: The 08:21 Ramsgate to London St Pancras International via Faversham will start earlier at 08:51 and stop additionally at Dumpton Park, Westgate-on-Sea and Chestfield and Swalecliffe.

Highspeed via Ashford International: The 07:49 Margate to London St Pancras International via Canterbury West train will start from Ramsgate.

Accessible replacement buses will run between:

  • Ramsgate and Margate calling at all stations

  • Margate and Faversham calling at all stations


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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