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Buses replace trains on routes via Orpington on Sunday 16 November 

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Engineering work details

Starts Sunday 16 November 2025 to Sunday 16 November 2025

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

between London Charing Cross and Sevenoaks / Hastings / Ashford International / Dover Priory / Ramsgate and also between London Victoria and Orpington

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Orpington and Sevenoaks, closing some lines.

Trains between London Charing Cross and Ramsgate / Dover Priory via Tonbridge will be run at different times than usual for part of the journey and run via an alternative route between London Bridge and Sevenoaks.

Trains between London Charing Cross and Hastings will run at different times than usual for part of the journey, will be diverted via an alternative route and will not be able to stop at Orpington.

Trains between London Victoria and Orpington will only run between London Victoria and Bromley South.

Trains between London Charing Cross and Sevenoaks will run at different times than usual and only run between London Charing Cross and Chislehurst

Accessible replacement buses will run between:

  • Bromley South and Orpington calling at all stations.

  • Chislehurst and Sevenoaks calling at all stations

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

  • Petts Wood

  • Orpington

  • Chelsfield

  • Knockholt

  • Dunton Green

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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