Buses replace trains between Orpington and Tonbridge on Sunday 6 September 

Route(s) affected

Southeastern between London Charing Cross and Sevenoaks / Hastings / Ramsgate

Description

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

Hastings Line: Services between London Charing Cross and Hastings will be retimed and run non-stop between London Bridge and Tonbridge, using an alternative route via Redhill. On arrival at Tonbridge, a portion of coaches will be attached / detached from the train to run between Tonbridge and Ashford International via Paddock Wood.

Paddock Wood line: One train per hour will run between London Charing Cross and Ramsgate via Maidstone East, calling additionally at Otford and Maidstone East. On arrival at Ashford International a portion of coaches will be attached / detached to run between Ashford International and Dover Priory. For stations between Paddock Wood and Ashford International , you should use the Hastings line trains which will have a portion of coaches for stations between Paddock Wood and Ashford International.

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

Accessible replacement buses will run between:

• Orpington and Tonbridge, calling at Sevenoaks and Hildenborough

• Orpington and Sevenoaks, calling at all stations

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

• Chelsfield

• Knockholt

• Dunton Green

• Sevenoaks

• Hildenborough

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 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.