Buses replace trains between Herne Bay and Margate today 

Route(s) affected

Between Herne Bay and Ramsgate

Description

A short notice change to the timetable between Herne Bay and Margate means that train services between these stations will be suspended. Trains will be cancelled.

Buses will replace trains until the end of the day.

What's happened?

Southeastern have identified issues with the ongoing engineering works between Herne Bay and Sittingbourne which mean we had to make adjustments to the services between Herne Bay and Margate until the end of the day.

How does this affect my journey?

Trains are unable to run between Herne Bay and Margate until the end of the day.

What should I do?

Please allow extra time for your journey and check before you travel. If you incur any extra cost while we work to introduce alternative transport, please keep all receipts and submit them to our customer services.

You can use your ticket at no extra cost on Stagecoach routes 8, 400, 401, 600, 601 and Thanet Loop to help you complete your journey.

Replacement buses are in operation between Herne Bay and Margate, calling at all stations. At the moment, Southeastern were able to arrange one bus, but are working to source more.

Alternative routes:

For details of alternative routes that may be available to complete your journey, please refer to our Alternative routes during disruption maps.

How can I stay up to date?

You can follow Southeastern on Twitter (X) @SE_Railway or follow the Southeastern WhatsApp channel.

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.

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.

Compensation:

You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.