Buses replace trains between Herne Bay and Ramsgate from Friday 3 to Monday 6 April
Engineering work details
Starts Friday 03 April 2026 to Monday 06 April 2026
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Between London Victoria and Ramsgate via Chatham and between London St Pancras and Ramsgate via Faversham and also between London St Pancras and Margate via Canterbury West
Description
Engineering work is taking place between Herne Bay and Ramsgate, closing all lines.
Sole Street Line: Trains between London Victoria and Ramsgate via Chatham will only run between London Victoria and Herne Bay.
Highspeed via Gravesend: Trains between London St Pancras International and Ramsgate via Faversham will only run between London St Pancras International and Herne Bay and will run at different times than usual.
On Friday, Saturday and Monday the 10:50, 17:50 London St Pancras International to Faversham, and the 09:30, 16:30 Faversham to London St Pancras International trains will not run.
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:
Herne Bay and Ramsgate calling at all stations
Herne Bay and Ramsgate calling at Birchington-on-Sea, Margate and Broadstairs.
Margate and Ramsgate calling at Broadstairs only
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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