Amended late night / early morning Southeastern services between Monday 6 and Friday 10 October
Engineering work details
Starts Monday 06 October 2025 to Friday 10 October 2025
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Various Southeastern locations
Description
Engineering work is taking overnight at various locations on the Southeastern network, closing some lines.
Monday only:
From 22:45 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Tonbridge and Wadhurst / Hastings.
Monday and Tuesday
From 23:45 until the end of service services between Bromley North and Grove Park will not run. You will be able to use London Buses routes 126 and 261 at no extra cost between Bromley North and Grove Park.
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
The 22:10 London Victoria to Dover Priory will leave Faversham earlier than usual and run nonstop between Faversham and Dover Priory. Accessible buses will run between:
Faversham and Dover Priory calling at Canterbury East only
Canterbury East and Dover Priory calling at all stations
From 23:45 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Sittingbourne, Herne Bay and Ramsgate
The 23:20 and 23:50 London St Pancras International to Faversham trains will be replaced by accessible buses between:
Ebbsfleet International and Gillingham calling at all stations except Higham
Gillingham and Faversham calling at Rainham and Sittingbourne
Tuesday to Friday
The 00:27 London Victoria to Orpington service via Beckenham Junction will be diverted calling additionally at Denmark Hill and run non stop between Denmark Hill and Shortlands. An Accessible replacement buses will run between Denmark Hill and Orpington via Beckenham Junction calling at all stations except Brixton. If you are travelling to or from Brixton you can use London Underground between Victoria and Brixton at no extra cost
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 the Southeastern 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.
Wednesday and Friday
After 00:45, the last train between London and Dartford via Bexleyheath will be diverted to Slade Green, and connect with a replacement bus service between Slade Green and Dartford / Gravesend.
From 01:15 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Slade Green and Dartford / Gravesend.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
You can plan your journey on London Buses / Underground by using the Transport for London 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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