Buses replace trains between Paddock Wood and Strood on Sunday 16 August
Engineering work details
Starts Sunday 16 August 2026 to Sunday 16 August 2026
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Southeastern between Paddock Wood and Strood
Description
Engineering work is taking place between Paddock Wood and Strood, closing all lines.
Trains between Paddock Wood and Strood will not run.
Accessible replacement buses will run between:
Paddock Wood and Maidstone West (calling at all stations)
Maidstone West and Strood (calling at all stations)
The following stations will be closed all day and will only be served by replacement buses:
Cuxton
Halling
Snodland
New Hythe
Aylesford
Maidstone Barracks
Maidstone West
East Farleigh
Wateringbury
Yalding
Beltring
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.
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