Amended late night / early morning Southeastern services between Monday 1 and Friday 5 December 

Route(s) affected

Various Southeastern routes

Description

Engineering work is taking place overnight at various locations on the Southeastern network, closing some lines.

Monday to Thursday

From 23:45 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Lewisham and Dartford / Gravesend via Sidcup

Tuesday to Friday

From 00:45 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Swanley and Gillingham calling at all stations except Sole Street. A minibus will run between Meopham & Sole Street*. Trains will be diverted and will run non stop between London Victoria and Rochester via Dartford. Alternative trains will be available between Victoria and Swanley to connect with the replacement buses.

*If you are travelling to or from Sole Street and have additional assistance requirements we recommend you contact the Southeastern accessible travel team, send #Assist to 07866 002960 on WhatsApp or use the help point at the station so Southeastern can ensure appropriate transport is available for you.

The 00:25 London Victoria to Ashford International via Maidstone East train will depart later at 00:40, to connect with replacement buses at Swanley towards Meopham and Gillingham.

Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday

The 00:20 London Cannon Street to Tunbridge Wells (Tuesday and Wednesday) / 00:15 London Charing Cross to Tunbridge Wells (Friday) will be replaced by an accessible bus between Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells calling at all stations.

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.