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While Network Rail continue urgent repairs to the Kingsferry Bridge, buses are replacing trains between Sheerness-on-Sea and Sittingbourne until Saturday 6 July.
Swale station is closed.
More information can be found on our Kingsferry Bridge closure pageLast updated: 29/06/2024 08:21
To check your individual journey, please use our Live departures & arrivals.
Engineering work for Today
Date:
1 July - 5 July 2024 11:59 PM
Routes affected:
Various Southeastern routes
Engineering work is taking place overnight at various locations on the Southeastern network, closing some lines.
Monday to Thursday
- From 23:20 until the end of service, trains between London Victoria and Orpington via Beckenham Junction will be diverted via Denmark Hill and run non stop between Denmark Hill and Shortlands. Accessible replacement buses will run between Denmark Hill and Orpington via Beckenham Junction calling at all stations except Brixton. If you are travelling to or from Brixton you can use London Underground between Victoria and Brixton at no extra cost.
- From 23:45 until the end of service services between Bromley North and Grove Park will not run. You will be able to use London Bus routes 126 and 261 at no extra cost between Bromley North and Grove Park.
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
- The 22:10 London Victoria to Dover Priory will be replaced by accessible buses between Faversham, Canterbury East and Dover Priory. A minibus will run from Faversham to Selling.
- From 23:50 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Sittingbourne and Faversham, Herne Bay and Ramsgate. The Accessible replacement buses will stop at all stations except Teynham, an accessible minibus will run between Sittingbourne and Faversham via Teynham.
- The 23:50 London St Pancras International to Faversham service will be replaced by accessible buses between Ebbsfleet International, Gillingham and Faversham calling at all stations except Higham, Newington and Teynham.
Wednesday to Friday
- From 00:45 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Slade Green & Dartford.
- After 00:30, the last trains between London and Dartford via Bexleyheath will be diverted to Slade Green, and connect with a replacement bus service between Slade Green and Dartford.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
You can plan your journey on London Underground / 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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Date:
1 July - 5 July 2024 11:59 PM
Routes affected:
Between Paddock Wood and Strood
Engineering work is taking place between Paddock Wood and Strood, closing some lines for part of the day.
- Between 09:30 and 14:30 each day, an hourly service will run between Paddock Wood and Strood.
- The 08:33 Strood to Paddock Wood and the 15:33 Paddock Wood to Strood trains will be extended to run to and from Tonbridge.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Date:
29 June - 6 July 2024 11:59 PM
Routes affected:
Southeastern between Sittingbourne and Sheerness-on-Sea
Major engineering work is taking place to the Kingsferry Bridge near Swale, closing the line between Sittingbourne and Sheerness-on-Sea.
Accessible buses will replace trains between:
- Sheerness-on-Sea and Sittingbourne calling at Queenborough only
- Kemsley and Sittingbourne minibus shuttle
Swale station will be closed and cannot be served by replacement buses because of the closure of Kingsferry Bridge.
Journey times will be significantly increased, and buses between Sittingbourne and Sheerness-on-Sea will take approximately 60 minutes.
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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Date:
1 June - 11 August 2024 11:59 PM
Routes affected:
Southeastern between London Cannon Street and Dartford via Blackheath and Charlton
Engineering work is taking place between Charlton and Blackheath, closing the lines for 10 weeks.
Trains between London Cannon Street and Dartford via Blackheath and Charlton will instead run via Greenwich, calling additionally at Westcombe Park, Maze Hill, Greenwich, and Deptford.
You can find more information about this work here.
Ticket Acceptance
You can use the following alternative routes at no extra cost:
- London Bus routes 89, 54, 380, 202 & SL3.
- Docklands Light Railway between Greenwich and Lewisham.
- Thameslink services between London Bridge and Dartford via Woolwich.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
You can plan your journey on London Buses / Docklands Light Railway by using the Transport for London Journey Planner
To check for future disruptions visit the planned engineering works page.
Other updates
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08:01 London Charing Cross to Dover Priory due 10:00
Facilities on the 08:01 London Charing Cross to Dover Priory due 10:00.
Will be formed of 11 coaches instead of 12. -
08:28 Ashford International to London Victoria due 10:06
Facilities on the 08:28 Ashford International to London Victoria due 10:06.
This is due to a fault on this train.
Will be formed of 4 coaches instead of 8. -
10:28 Dover Priory to London Charing Cross due 12:21
Facilities on the 10:28 Dover Priory to London Charing Cross due 12:21.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 4. -
12:34 London Charing Cross to Ramsgate due 14:45
Facilities on the 12:34 London Charing Cross to Ramsgate due 14:45.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 4.
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Ashford International: Lifts out of order
The lifts will be out of order between platform 5 & 6 and station concourse from now until further notice at Ashford International station.
Additional Information:
The nearest station with step free access is Folkestone Central.
This affects Southeastern High Speed services to and from London St Pancras. -
Aylesham: Ticket Vending Machine problem
The ticket vending machines are out of order at Aylesham station.
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Beckenham Junction: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be open from 14:12 on 01/07/2024 until the end of the day at Beckenham Junction station.
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Bexleyheath: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be open from 13:42 on 01/07/2024 until the end of the day at Bexleyheath station.
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Blackheath: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 13:12 on 01/07/2024 until the end of the day at Blackheath station.
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Blackheath: Lifts out of order
The lifts will be out of order between Platform 1 and Station Entrance from now until further notice at Blackheath station.
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Bromley North: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 12:08 on 01/07/2024 until the end of the day at Bromley North station.
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Canterbury West: Lifts out of order
The lifts will be out of order between platform 1 and platform 2 from now until further notice at Canterbury West station.
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Charlton: Lifts out of order
The lifts will be out of order between platform 1 and booking hall from now until further notice at Charlton station.
Additional Information:
The next station with step free access is Woolwich Arsenal. -
Chelsfield: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 12:38 on 01/07/2024 until the end of the day at Chelsfield station.
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Chestfield & Swalecliffe: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Chestfield & Swalecliffe station.
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Clock House: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 12:38 on 01/07/2024 until the end of the day at Clock House station.
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Crowhurst: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Crowhurst station.
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Elmers End: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Elmers End station.
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Elmstead Woods: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 12:38 on 01/07/2024 until the end of the day at Elmstead Woods station.
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Etchingham: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Etchingham station.
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Falconwood: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 12:38 on 01/07/2024 until the end of the day at Falconwood station.
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Faversham: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 16:12 on 01/07/2024 until the end of the day at Faversham station.
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Folkestone Central: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 12:08 on 01/07/2024 until the end of the day at Folkestone Central station.
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Folkestone West: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Folkestone West station.
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Gravesend: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 13:10 on 01/07/2024 until the end of the day at Gravesend station.
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Greenhithe For Bluewater: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 12:38 on 01/07/2024 until the end of the day at Greenhithe For Bluewater station.
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Greenhithe For Bluewater: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 14:30 on 30/06/2024 until further notice at Greenhithe For Bluewater station.
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Hayes Kent: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 10:00 until 13:12 at Hayes Kent station.
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Headcorn: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 12:40 on 01/07/2024 until the end of the day at Headcorn station.
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High Brooms: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at High Brooms station.
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Hildenborough: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until further notice at Hildenborough station.
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Hollingbourne: Ticket Vending Machine problem
The ticket vending machines are out of order at Hollingbourne station.
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Kidbrooke: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Kidbrooke station.
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Ladywell: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 12:38 on 01/07/2024 until the end of the day at Ladywell station.
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Longfield: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 12:38 on 01/07/2024 until the end of the day at Longfield station.
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Lower Sydenham: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Lower Sydenham station.
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Marden: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Marden station.
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New Beckenham: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at New Beckenham station.
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Newington: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Newington station.
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Newington: Ticket Vending Machine problem
The ticket vending machines are out of order at Newington station.
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Northfleet: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Northfleet station.
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Otford: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Otford station.
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Pluckley: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Pluckley station.
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Robertsbridge: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Robertsbridge station.
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Sandling: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Sandling station.
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Sittingbourne: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 12:38 on 01/07/2024 until the end of the day at Sittingbourne station.
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Sole Street: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Sole Street station.
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St Johns: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at St Johns station.
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St Leonards Warrior Sq: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 12:28 on 01/07/2024 until the end of the day at St Leonards Warrior Sq station.
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St Mary Cray: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at St Mary Cray station.
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Staplehurst: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 12:08 on 01/07/2024 until the end of the day at Staplehurst station.
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Stonegate: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Stonegate station.
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Strood: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 12:08 on 01/07/2024 until the end of the day at Strood station.
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Teynham: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Teynham station.
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Tunbridge Wells: Lifts out of order
The lifts will be out of order between platform 2 and station concourse from now until further notice at Tunbridge Wells station.
Additional Information:
The nearest stations with step free access are High Brooms and Tonbridge.
This affects Southeastern services to Hastings -
West Dulwich: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 12:38 on 01/07/2024 until the end of the day at West Dulwich station.
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West Wickham: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be open from 13:12 on 01/07/2024 until the end of the day at West Wickham station.
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