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Buses replace late night trains between London Blackfriars / Herne Hill and Bromley South / Sevenoaks via Bellingham from Monday 9 to Thursday 12 November 

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Engineering work details

Starts Monday 09 November 2026 to Thursday 12 November 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Thameslink between London Blackfriars and Sevenoaks

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Nunhead and Shortlands, closing some lines on Monday to Thursday evenings.

As a result:

  • The 23:22 Sevenoaks to London Blackfriars service will divert via Herne Hill. A rail replacement bus will run from Bromley South to London Blackfriars

  • The 23:46 London Blackfriars to Sevenoaks service will be divert via Herne Hill. A replacement bus will run from Herne Hill to Sevenoaks

Rail replacement buses will not call at Nunhead or Ravensbourne. For these stations, paper rail tickets will be accepted on London Buses at no extra cost.

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner.

You can plan your journey on London Buses by using the Transport for London 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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