Buses replace trains between Headcorn and Ashford International on Sunday 5 July 

Route(s) affected

Between London Charing Cross and Ramsgate / Dover Priory via Tonbridge

Description

Engineering work is taking place through Pluckley, the lines will be closed between Headcorn and Ashford International.

Paddock Wood Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Ramsgate / Dover Priory via Tonbridge will run hourly and are diverted between London Bridge 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.

Additional trains will run between London Charing Cross and Headcorn.

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

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.