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Buses replace trains between Faversham and Ramsgate until approximately 08:30 on Sunday 16 August  

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Engineering work details

Starts Sunday 16 August 2026 to Sunday 16 August 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Southeastern between London St Pancras / London Victoria and Ramsgate

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Faversham and Ramsgate, closing all lines early on Sunday morning.

Until approximately 08:30, accessible buses will replace trains between:

  • Faversham and Margate

  • Margate and Ramsgate

The first trains to run will be:

  • 08:21 Ramsgate to London St Pancras International via Faversham

  • 08:31 Ramsgate to London Victoria, but this train will leave earlier at 08:25 and run earlier than usual until Faversham.

  • 08:49 Margate to London St Pancras International via Canterbury West.

  • 07:39 London Victoria to Ramsgate (departing at 08:52 from Faversham)

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 drop-off 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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