Alterations to late night / early morning Southeastern services from Monday 28 July to Friday 1 August  

Route(s) affected

various Southeastern routes

Description

Engineering work is taking place across the Southeastern network, closing various lines.

Monday only:

From 22:45 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Tonbridge and Wadhurst / Hastings.

Monday to Thursday:

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

Tuesday only:

From 23:40 until the end of service accessible buses replace trains between Tunbridge Wells and Hastings and will run between:

• Tunbridge Wells and Hastings calling at Wadhurst, Battle, West St Leonards, and St Leonards Warrior Square

• Tunbridge Wells and Robertsbridge (calling at all stations)

• Battle and Crowhurst (mini bus shuttle)

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

Tuesday to Friday:

The 00:25 London Victoria to Ashford International service will be retimed to leave London Victoria at 00:40 and after Bromley South will call at Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Headcorn, and Ashford International. Accessible buses will run between:

• Bromley South and Ashford international

• Maidstone East and Ashford International

• A minibus will run between West Malling and East Malling

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

The 00:40 London Victoria to Gillingham service will leave London Victoria at 00:43 and will be diverted and run non stop between London Victoria and Rochester. For stations between Bromley South and Meopham, use the 00:40 London Victoria to Ashford International train to connect with an accessible replacement buses from Bromley South to Gillingham calling at all stations except Sole Street.

The 04:35 Swanley to London Victoria service will start at Bromley South at 04:48. An accessible bus will leave Swanley at 03:57 calling at all stations to Bromley South to connect with the train.

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.