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Buses replace trains between Orpington and Sevenoaks on Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 August 

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Engineering work details

Starts Saturday 30 August 2025 to Sunday 31 August 2025

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Southeastern between London Charing Cross and Sevenoaks / Tunbridge Wells / Hastings / Ashford International / Dover Priory / Ramsgate

Description

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

Paddock Wood Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Ramsgate / Dover Priory via Tonbridge will run at a different time than usual for part of the journey, and will run via an alternative route between London Bridge and Sevenoaks.

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. Stopping services which normally run between London Charing Cross and Tunbridge Wells on Saturdays will not run.

Grove Park Line: Trains between London Charing Cross / London Cannon Street and Sevenoaks will only run between London Charing Cross / London Cannon Street and Orpington.

Maidstone East line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Maidstone East which run on Saturdays will run at different times than usual for part of the journey.

Accessible replacement buses will run between Orpington and Sevenoaks. calling at all stations

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

  • 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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