Amended late night Thameslink service to / from Sevenoaks / Sutton (London) from Monday 12 to Thursday 15 January
Engineering work details
Starts Monday 12 January 2026 to Thursday 15 January 2026
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Between London Blackfriars and Sevenoaks and between Luton and Sutton (London)
Description
Engineering work is taking place overnight in the Herne Hill area, closing some lines.
Some late night Thameslink Sutton route services will terminate / start at Herne Hill / London Blackfriars. Your tickets will be accepted on Southern trains, and paper tickets will be accepted on London Buses between London Blackfriars / Herne Hill and Sutton at no extra cost to complete your journey.
The 23:22 Sevenoaks to London Blackfriars service will divert to London Victoria, not calling at Elephant & Castle or London Blackfriars. Your tickets will be accepted on London Buses between Denmark Hill and London Blackfriars at no extra cost to complete your journey.
The 23:46 London Blackfriars to Sevenoaks service will be diverted via Orpington and will not call at stations between Bickley and Sevenoaks via Bat and Ball, but will call additionally at Petts Wood and Orpington. A replacement bus will run between Bromley South and Sevenoaks via Swanley.
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.
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