Operator: Southeastern
Routes affected:Southeastern between London St Pancras International and Ashford International / Faversham / Margate / Ramsgate
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Engineering work is taking place between Ebbsfleet International and Ashford International, closing all lines late on Saturday evening.
After approximately 23:00, accessible buses will replace trains between Ebbsfleet International and Maidstone East. Connecting buses will then run between Maidstone East and Ashford International.
The 23:50 London St Pancras International to Faversham will depart 22 minutes later, at 00:12 (Sunday) to connect with the buses at Ebbsfleet International to Maidstone East and onward connection to Ashford International.
Trains between London St Pancras International and Ramsgate / Margate via Ashford International will be diverted to run via Faversham.
The following additional trains will run between London Charing Cross and Ashford International, calling at London Waterloo East and London Bridge:
- 23:20 Ashford International to London Charing Cross
- 00:40 (Sunday) London Charing Cross to Ashford International
Alternative travel options:
You can use London Underground, Elizabeth line and Docklands Light Railway between Stratford and central London at no extra cost to connect with the additional trains at Charing Cross, Waterloo East and London Bridge.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
You can plan your journey on London Underground / Docklands Light Railway 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 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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