Buses replace trains to / from / via Orpington on Sunday 17 August 

Route(s) affected

Southeastern between London Charing Cross and Sevenoaks / Hastings / Ashford International, and also between London Victoria and Orpington

Thameslink between London Victoria and Orpington

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Petts Wood and Sevenoaks, closing all lines.

Southeastern

Paddock Wood Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Ramsgate / Dover Priory via Tonbridge will run via an alternative route between London Bridge and Sevenoaks. These trains will run at a different time than usual for some of the journey so please check your journey before you travel.

Hastings Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Hastings will be diverted via an alternative route and will not be able to stop at Orpington.

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

Grove Park Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Sevenoaks will 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

Thameslink

The 06:46 and 07:16 Orpington to London Victoria services will start from Bellingham at 07:08 and 07:38 respectively.

Replacement buses will run from Orpington to Bellingham, running earlier than the trains they replace in order to connect with the amended train services.

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.