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Buses replace trains between Lewisham and Sidcup / Orpington on Sunday 15 November 

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Engineering work details

Starts Sunday 15 November 2026 to Sunday 15 November 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Southeastern between London Charing Cross and Dartford (via Sidcup) / Orpington / Sevenoaks / Tonbridge / Gravesend / Ashford International / Hastings / Dover Priory / Ramsgate

Description

Engineering work is taking place at Hither Green closing all lines.

Grove Park Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Sevenoaks will not run.

Sidcup Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Dartford via Sidcup will only run between Sidcup and Dartford. Trains between London Charing Cross and Gravesend via Sidcup will not run.

Accessible replacement buses will run between:

  • Lewisham and Sidcup

  • Lewisham and Orpington

The following stations will be closed and will only be served by replacement buses:

  • Hither Green

  • Grove Park

  • Elmstead Woods

  • Chislehurst

  • Lee

  • Mottingham

  • New Eltham

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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