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Buses replace trains between Faversham and Ramsgate on Sunday 31 May 

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Engineering work details

Starts Sunday 31 May 2026 to Sunday 31 May 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

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

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Faversham and Ramsgate, closing all lines.

Sole Street Line: Trains between London Victoria and Ramsgate via Chatham will only run between London Victoria and Faversham.

Highspeed via Gravesend: Trains between London St Pancras International and Ramsgate via Faversham will only run between London St Pancras International and Faversham.

Highspeed via Ashford International: Trains between London St Pancras International and Margate via Canterbury West will only run between London St Pancras International and Ramsgate.

Accessible replacement buses will run between:

  • Faversham and Margate calling at all stations

  • Faversham and Margate calling at Whitstable, Herne Bay & Birchington-on-Sea only

  • Margate and Ramsgate calling at all stations

  • Margate and Ramsgate calling at Broadstairs only

The following stations will be closed all day and will only be served by replacement buses:

  • Whitstable

  • Chestfield & Swalecliffe

  • Herne Bay

  • Birchington-on-Sea

  • Westgate-on-Sea

  • Margate

  • Broadstairs

  • Dumpton Park

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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