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Buses replace trains between Lewisham / Hither Green and Dartford via Sidcup on Sunday 4 October 

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Engineering work details

Starts Sunday 04 October 2026 to Sunday 04 October 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

between London Charing Cross and Dartford / Gravesend

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Lewisham and Hither Green, and also between Sidcup and Dartford, closing all lines.

Hayes Line:

Trains between London Charing Cross and Hayes (Kent) will not call at Lewisham.

Grove Park Line:

Trains between London Charing Cross and Sevenoaks will not call at Lewisham.

Sidcup Line:

Trains between London Charing Cross and Dartford / Gravesend will not run. Additional trains will run between London Charing Cross and Gravesend via Bexleyheath.

Accessible replacement buses will run between Lewisham and Dartford via Sidcup.

You can use your tickets on London Bus routes P4, 284, and 122 between Ladywell and Lewisham at no extra cost.

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner.

You can plan your journey on London Buses 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 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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