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Buses replace trains via Tonbridge on Sunday 10 May 

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Engineering work details

Starts Sunday 10 May 2026 to Sunday 10 May 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Southeastern all routes via Tonbridge

Southern between Redhill and Tonbridge

Description

Engineering work is taking place at Tonbridge, closing all lines.

Southeastern:

Hastings Line:

  • Trains between London Charing Cross and Hastings will only run between London Charing Cross and Sevenoaks. Additional trains will run between Tunbridge Wells and Hastings

Paddock Wood Line:

  • Trains between London Charing Cross and Ramsgate / Dover Priory via Tonbridge will run a hourly service. This service will be diverted between London Bridge and Ashford International running via Maidstone East and calling additionally via Otford (for connections to / from Sevenoaks)

  • 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 London Charing Cross and Sevenoaks, and between Paddock Wood and Ashford International

Accessible rail replacement:

Buses will run between:

  • Sevenoaks and Paddock Wood, calling at Tonbridge only

  • Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells, calling at all stations

  • Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells running non-stop

Southern:

Buses will replace trains between Redhill and Tonbridge.

Journey times will be increased when using replacement buses.

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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