Date:
21 September - 25 September 2026 11:59 PM
Routes affected:
Various Southeastern routes
Engineering work is taking place at several places on the Southeastern network, closing various lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.
Monday only:
From 22:45 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Tonbridge and Wadhurst / Hastings.
Tuesday and Wednesday:
From 23:10 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Lewisham and Gravesend via Sidcup. Trains will be diverted to run via Bexleyheath instead.
Thursday and Friday:
From 00:10 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Lewisham and Gravesend via Sidcup. Trains will be diverted to run via Bexleyheath instead.
Tuesday to Friday:
The 00:40 London Victoria to Gillingham service will be diverted and run non-stop between London Victoria and Rochester. You should use the 00:42 London Victoria to Ashford International train to connect with accessible buses running between Bromley South, Meopham and Gillingham.
The 00:25 London Victoria to Ashford International service will leave London Victoria later than usual at 00:42, and after Bromley South will call additionally at Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Ashford International.
Accessible buses will run between:
- Bromley South and Ashford International
- Maidstone East and Ashford International, calling at Bearsted and Lenham
- A minibus will run between West Malling and East Malling*
*If you are travelling to or from East Malling and have additional assistance requirements we recommend you contact the Southeastern accessible travel team, send #Assist to 07866 002960 on WhatsApp or use the help point at the station so Southeastern can ensure appropriate transport is available for you
The 04:23 Swanley to London Victoria will start from Orpington at 04:26. An accessible rail replacement bus service will run between Swanley and Bromley South, departing at 03:49 and calling at St Mary Cray and Bickley.
Tuesday only:
From 23:40 until the end of service accessible buses replace trains between Tunbridge Wells and Hastings and will run between:
- Tunbridge Wells and Hastings, calling at Wadhurst, Battle, West St Leonards and St Leonards Warrior Square
- Tunbridge Wells and Robertsbridge (calling at all stations)
- Battle and Crowhurst* (mini bus shuttle)
*If you are travelling to or from Crowhurst and have additional assistance requirements we recommend you contact the Southeastern accessible travel team, send #Assist to 07866 002960 on WhatsApp or use the help point at the station so Southeastern can ensure appropriate transport is available for you
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 drop-off 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.
Ashford International to London St Pancras
