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Buses replace trains between Headcorn and Ashford International on Sunday 3 January 

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Engineering work details

Starts Sunday 03 January 2027 to Sunday 03 January 2027

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Train operators affected

  • Southeastern

Route(s) affected

Between London Charing Cross and Ramsgate / Dover Priory via Tonbridge

Description

Engineering work is taking place at Pluckley, closing all lines between Headcorn and Ashford International.

Accessible replacement buses will run between Headcorn and Ashford International calling at Pluckley

Trains between London Charing Cross and Ramsgate / Dover Priory via Tonbridge will run to / from London Victoria hourly, and be diverted between London Victoria and Ashford International to run via Maidstone East calling additionally at Otford (for connections to / from Sevenoaks) and Maidstone East. At Ashford International, a portion of carriages will be detached and will run between Ashford International and Dover Priory calling at all stations.

These trains are running to / from London Victoria because of further engineering work at London Charing Cross.

Additional trains will run between London Victoria and Headcorn

Pluckley station will be closed all day and will only be served by replacement buses.

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail 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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