Major Kent train routes face weekend disruptions. Buses replace trains due to engineering work on Southeastern lines.
On Saturday, buses replace trains, affecting Minster, Deal, and Ramsgate. Sunday extends this to Margate. Some busy lines will be shut down then.
Saturday evening, the Swanley to Strood line closes starting at 8 PM. This closure lasts until Sunday night. Buses will run instead of trains during this time.
Engineering work affects the Headcorn to Ashford line. All lines close between those stations. Sunday impacts Chislehurst and other areas. Bromley South and Orpington routes change, and Lewisham and Hayes services also face adjustments.
On Saturday and Sunday, expect changes around Minster. Be aware of changes near Deal, Ramsgate, and Margate as well.
Saturday, Paddock Wood line trains will run less far, stopping at Canterbury West. Passengers should use buses onward to Minster and Ramsgate. Sole Street line trains run with a different schedule after 8 PM. Highspeed trains also face changes, running only between London and Minster or Deal.
Accessible buses cover the route from Minster to Margate. These buses stop at Ramsgate and Broadstairs. Another bus runs between Deal and Ramsgate, stopping at Sandwich.
Sunday, Paddock Wood trains still stop at Canterbury. Connecting buses will be available for onward travel. Sole Street trains will stop at Margate, and Highspeed trains end at Minster or Deal. Utilize buses to continue your trip.
Accessible buses link Minster and Margate, stopping at Ramsgate and Broadstairs. Another bus runs between Deal and Ramsgate, via Sandwich. Additional buses run between Margate and Ramsgate, stopping at every station along the route.
Swanley to Strood also has changes. Closures are expected from Saturday at 8 PM and last all day Sunday.
Saturday evening, trains change routes, running from London to Rochester and stopping at Strood. Trains to Gillingham will not run. Additionally, trains to Ramsgate will also stop at Denmark Hill.
Sunday, trains divert to Rochester. They add stops at Denmark Hill and Strood. Part of the train will split at Faversham, running to Dover Priory.
Accessible buses run between Swanley and Strood, stopping at all stations except Sole Street. A small bus goes between Meopham and Sole Street.
Headcorn to Ashford work closes all lines. Paddock Wood trains run hourly, going via Maidstone East. Passengers should use extra trains for Headcorn.
A part of the train travels between Ashford and Dover, stopping at all stations. On Saturday only, these trains will also stop at Borough Green and West Malling. Accessible buses connect Headcorn and Ashford, stopping at Pluckley. On Saturday, trains to Maidstone East won’t run; instead, use the diverted Canterbury trains.
Sunday, expect changes to Bromley South lines. Lines will close between some stations.
Trains to Ramsgate will change routes. Trains to Hastings will divert and miss Orpington. Trains to Orpington only go to Bromley South, and trains to Sevenoaks stop at Chislehurst. Replacement buses will be available to cover the affected routes.
Sunday, the Lewisham and Hayes lines shut. Trains won’t run to Hayes, and buses will connect Lewisham and Hayes. The buses will stop at every station and Beckenham Junction.