Buses replace trains on all routes via Tonbridge on Sunday 2 August
Engineering work details
Starts Sunday 02 August 2026 to Sunday 02 August 2026
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
All Southeastern via Tonbridge
Description
Engineering work is taking place via Tonbridge, closing all lines.
Hastings Line:
Trains between London Charing Cross and Hastings will only run between London Cannon Street and Sevenoaks. These trains are running to / from London Cannon Street because of further engineering work at London Charing Cross.
Additional trains will run between Tunbridge Wells and Hastings.
Paddock Wood Line:
Trains between London Cannon Street and Ramsgate / Dover via Tonbridge will run hourly, and be diverted between London Bridge and Ashford International to run via Maidstone East calling additionally at Otford (for connections to/from Sevenoaks) and Maidstone East. These trains are running to & from London Cannon Street because of further engineering work at London Charing Cross.
At Ashford International, the train will divide and one portion of coaches will run between Ashford International and Canterbury West, and the other portion will run between Ashford International and Dover Priory via Folkestone Central.
Additional trains will run between Paddock Wood and Ashford International.
Accessible replacement buses will run between:
Sevenoaks and Paddock Wood calling at Tonbridge only
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 drop-off 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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