Buses replace trains between Denmark Hill and Bromley South via Beckenham Junction on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 November
Engineering work details
Starts Saturday 22 November 2025 to Sunday 23 November 2025
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Southeastern between London Victoria and Orpington
Southern between London Bridge and Beckenham Junction
Description
Engineering work is taking place between Brixton and Shortlands, closing all lines via Beckenham Junction.
Southeastern:
Bromley South Line: Trains between London Victoria and Orpington will be diverted calling additionally at Denmark Hill, and running non stop between Denmark Hill and Shortlands.
Brixton station will be closed all day.
Sole Street line: On Saturday only, trains between London Victoria and Ramsgate / Dover Priory via Faversham will run at different times than usual for part of the journey.
Maidstone East line: On Saturday only, trains between London Victoria and Ashford International via Maidstone East will run at different times than usual for part of the journey.
Accessible replacement buses will run between:
Denmark Hill and Bromley South calling at all stations via Beckenham Junction except Brixton
Alternative travel options:
You can use London Underground at no extra cost between Victoria and Brixton.
The following stations will be closed all day and will only be served by replacement buses:
Herne Hill
West Dulwich
Sydenham Hill
Penge East
Kent House
Beckenham Junction
Southern:
It is not yet known how Southern are affected by these works.
Check before you travel:
If you are travelling with Southeastern, You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
You can plan your journey on London Underground by using the Transport for London Journey Planner
If you are travelling with Southern, these changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel.
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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