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Buses replace trains between Swanley and Borough Green & Wrotham / Sevenoaks on Sunday 23 November 

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Engineering work details

Starts Sunday 23 November 2025 to Sunday 23 November 2025

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Southeastern between London Victoria and Ashford International / Dover Priory

Thameslink between London Blackfriars / London Victoria and Sevenoaks

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Swanley and Sevenoaks, closing all lines.

Southeastern:

Trains between London Victoria and Ashford International will only run between Borough Green & Wrotham and Ashford International.

Accessible replacement buses will run between:

  • Swanley and Borough Green & Wrotham calling at Otford only

Alternative travel options:

You can use Thameslink trains at no extra cost between London Blackfriars and Orpington, and Thameslink services between Swanley and Sevenoaks.

Thameslink:

Thameslink services which normally run between London Blackfriars and Sevenoaks via Swanley will now run via Orpington, and will call additionally at Petts Wood and Orpington.

Replacement buses will run between Bromley South and Sevenoaks via Swanley, calling at all stations except for Bickley.

Check before you travel:

If you are travelling with Southeastern, You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

If you are travelling with Thameslink, 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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