Buses replace trains between Ebbsfleet International and Ashford International / Canterbury West late on Saturday 17 and all day on Sunday 18 June 

Route(s) affected

Southeastern between London St Pancras International and Margate / Ramsgate

Description

Engineering work is taking place at various locations in the Ashford International area, closing various lines.

Saturday after 23:00:

High Speed via Ashford International:  

The 22:37 and 23:37 London St Pancras International to Margate services will run non-stop from Ebbsfleet International to Margate via Faversham, and then continue to Broadstairs /  Ramsgate after Margate. 

From 23:00 until the end of service accessible buses replace trains between: 

• Ebbsfleet International and Ashford International

• Ashford International and Canterbury West

A connecting train will connect with the bus service and run between Ashford International and Ramsgate via Dover Priory. 

An additional train will run in each direction between Ashford International and London Charing Cross, running non-stop between Ashford International and London Bridge. 

Sunday:

High Speed via Ashford: Trains between London St Pancras International and Margate will not run and services between London St Pancras International and Ramsgate via Dover Priory will only run between London St Pancras International and Ebbsfleet International and will run hourly.  Additional trains will run between Canterbury West and Margate.

Paddock Wood Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Dover Priory via Tonbridge will be extended to run to / from Ramsgate via Sandwich.

Accessible replacement buses will run between: 

• Ebbsfleet International and Ashford International

• Ashford International and Canterbury West (fast)

• Ashford International and Canterbury West (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 this page.

You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.