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Buses replace late night / early morning Thameslink trains between Gravesend and Gillingham (Kent) from Tuesday 18 to Friday 21 August  

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Engineering work details

Starts Tuesday 18 August 2026 to Friday 21 August 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Thameslink between St Albans / Dartford / Kentish Town (Kent) and Gillingham (Kent), and between Dartford and Rainham (Kent)

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Gravesend and Gillingham (Kent), closing all lines in the early hours of the morning.

Between 00:25 and 04:25 each morning, buses will replace trains between Gravesend and Gillingham (Kent).

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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