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Buses replace trains between Lewisham / Hither Green and Dartford via Sidcup on Sunday 10 May 

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Engineering work details

Starts Sunday 10 May 2026 to Sunday 10 May 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between London Bridge / Lewisham / Sidcup and Dartford

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Lewisham and Dartford via Hither Green, closing all lines.

Grove Park Line:

  • Trains between London Charing Cross and Sevenoaks will not call at Lewisham

Sidcup Line:

  • Trains between London Charing Cross and Dartford via Sidcup will not run

  • Trains between London Charing Cross and Gravesend will be diverted to run via Bexleyheath

Accessible rail replacement buses will run between Lewisham and Sidcup.

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

  • Lee

  • Motingham

  • 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 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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