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Whitstable Town FC supporters going to Wembley for the FA Vase Final on Sunday 11 May should note that a large number of people are expected to be heading toward London in the morning and our services could be very busy. Please check before you travel and leave extra time for your journey.
RAIL SERVICES - DISRUPTION AND ALTERATIONS
Due to engineering work that was planned before the tournament started trains are unable to run between Ramsgate and Faversham on Sunday 11 May and an accessible replacement bus service has been provided as follows. A queuing system may be in place if there is high demand.
- Faversham and Margate (calling at all stations)
- Faversham and Margate (calling at Whitstable, Herne Bay and Birchington-on-Sea only)
- Margate and Ramsgate (calling at all stations)
- Margate and Ramsgate (calling at Broadstairs only)
ADDITIONAL TRAVEL SUPPORT - WHITSTABLE TOWARDS WEMBLEY
To help fans travelling to Wembley, additional bus and train services have been arranged at key travel times. These are in addition to the timetabled services that can be found at www.nationalrail.co.uk
Morning - To London:
- 07:52 Bus from Whitstable to Faversham, arrives 08:12
- 08:27 Non-stop train from Faversham to Victoria, arrives 09:36
- 08:52 Bus from Whitstable to Faversham, arrives 09:12
- 09:27 Non-stop train from Faversham to Victoria, arrives 10:36
Evening - Return from London:
- 17:00 Non-stop train from Victoria to Faversham, arrives 18:10
- 18:27 Bus from Faversham to Whitstable, arrives 18:47
- 18:00 Non-stop train from Victoria to Faversham, arrives 19:10
- 19:27 Bus from Faversham to Whitstable, arrives 19:47
Highspeed Services from London:
Highspeed trains to Ramsgate via Faversham will terminate at Faversham.
These are 12-car trains, but they are expected to be busy.
Highspeed trains to Ramsgate via Canterbury West will be 12-car trains at key times and are also busy during normal operations.
Southeastern services from Victoria:
Trains to Ramsgate via Chatham will terminate at Faversham and they are 8-car trains.
Trains to Dover Priory via Canterbury East will also operate as 8-car trains.
Please note:
These services are not running to their normal timetable due to engineering work near Victoria, but there will still be two trains per hour between Faversham and Victoria.
More information about planned engineering work can be found here.
Click here for the Whitstable station information page.
You can also find more information about replacement bus services here.
Last updated: 06/05/2025 12:42
To check your individual journey, please use our Live departures & arrivals.
Engineering work for Today
Date:
6 May - 9 May 2025 11:59 PM
Routes affected:
Various Southeastern routes
Engineering work is taking place overnight at various locations on the Southeastern network, closing some lines.
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 / from Crowhurst and have additional assistance requirements we recommend you contact Southeastern's accessible travel team. Send #Assist to 07866 002960 on WhatsApp or use the help point at the station to ensure appropriate transport be made available for you.
Tuesday to Thursday:
From 23:55 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Lewisham and Dartford / Gravesend via Sidcup
Wednesday to Friday:
The 00:10 London Victoria to Gillingham service will be diverted and run non stop between London Victoria and Rochester. Use the 00:25 London Victoria to Ashford International train and change at Bromley South to connect with accessible buses running between:
- Bromley South and Meopham calling at all stations except Sole Street
- Meopham and Gillingham calling at Rochester and Chatham
- Meopham and Sole Street minibus
The 00:40 London Victoria to Gillingham service will only run between London Victoria and Bromley South. Change at Bromley South to connect with accessible buses running between:
- Bromley South and Meopham calling at all stations except Sole Street.
- Meopham and Gillingham calling at Rochester and Chatham
The 00:25 London Victoria to Ashford International service will be diverted after Bromley South calling at Orpington, Sevenoaks and Ashford International. Accessible buses will run between:
- Bromley South and Borough Green & Wrotham calling at St Mary Cray, Swanley and Otford
- Borough Green & Wrotham and Maidstone East calling at West Malling and Barming
- Maidstone East and Ashford International calling at all Bearsted and Lenham
- West Malling and East Malling minibus
If you are travelling to / from East Malling and have additional assistance requirements we recommend you contact Southeastern's accessible travel team. Send #Assist to 07866 002960 on WhatsApp or use the help point at the station to ensure appropriate transport be made available for you.
The 04:35 Swanley to London Victoria service will start at Bromley South at 04:48. An accessible bus will leave Swanley at 03:55 calling at all stations to Bromley South to connect with the train.
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 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.
Date:
21 December 2022 - 13 December 2025
Routes affected:
Various Southeastern routes
Engineering work is taking place at various locations on the Southeastern network, closing some lines overnight from Monday to Thursday.
These changes may be subject to further alteration on some days, such as starting earlier, or not taking place at all. Please check your journey using the Journey Planner, and also check other items on our engineering pages for the date of your journey.
Mondays only:
Every Monday night, Network Rail carry out essential maintenance on the lines between Ashford International and Ramsgate via Canterbury West.
From 23:50 until the end of service, buses replace trains between Ashford International and Canterbury West / Ramsgate.
Mondays and Tuesdays:
Every Monday and Tuesday night, Network Rail carry out essential maintenance on the lines to and from London Charing Cross.
There will be no trains at London Charing Cross or London Waterloo East from approximately 23:30 until the end of service.
Trains will run from London Cannon Street instead, and you will need to travel to / from London Cannon Street / London Bridge.
Tuesdays only:
Every Tuesday night, Network Rail carry out essential maintenance on the lines between Faversham and Ramsgate via Margate.
From 23:30 until the end of service, buses replace trains between Faversham and Margate / Ramsgate.
Wednesdays and Thursdays:
Every Wednesday and Thursday night, Network Rail carry out essential maintenance on the lines to / from London Cannon Street.
There will be no trains at London Cannon Street from approximately 23:35 until the end of service.
Trains will run to / from London Charing Cross instead, if you could please make your way to London Bridge for these trains.
Ticket acceptance:
Monday to Thursday only:
From 23:00 until the end of service, you can use London Underground between Charing Cross, Embankment, Cannon Street, London Bridge, Southwark and Waterloo at no extra cost.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
You can plan your journey on London Underground 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.
To check for future disruptions visit the planned engineering works page.
Other updates
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Ashford International: Toilets out of order
Various toilets on platforms 5 and 6 are out of order at Ashford International station.
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Battle: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 12:08 on 08/05/2025 until the end of the day at Battle station.
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Bickley: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 12:43 on 08/05/2025 until the end of the day at Bickley station.
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Birchington-On-Sea: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Birchington-On-Sea station.
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Brixton: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Brixton station.
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Broadstairs: Toilets out of order
All toilets at the station are out of order at Broadstairs 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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Gravesend: Toilets out of order
All toilets at the station are out of order at Gravesend station.
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Greenhithe For Bluewater: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 12:38 on 08/05/2025 until the end of the day at Greenhithe For Bluewater station.
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Grove Park: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 17:00 on 08/05/2025 until the end of the day at Grove Park station.
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Higham: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Higham station.
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Hither Green: Toilets out of order
The Disabled toilets on platform 4 are out of order at Hither Green station.
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Maidstone West: Toilets out of order
All toilets at the station are out of order at Maidstone West 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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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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Paddock Wood: Toilets out of order
All toilets at the station are out of order at Paddock Wood station.
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Petts Wood: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 17:50 on 08/05/2025 until the end of the day at Petts Wood 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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Ramsgate: No step free access
Step free access will be unavailable throughout the station between platforms and booking hall from now until further notice at Ramsgate station.
Additional Information:
The next stations with step free access are Broadstairs or Thanet Parkway. -
Ramsgate: Toilets out of order
All toilets are out of order at Ramsgate station.
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Sheerness-On-Sea: Ticket Vending Machine problem
The ticket vending machines are not accepting notes at Sheerness-On-Sea station.
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Shortlands: Lifts out of order
The lifts will be out of order between ALL and booking hall from now until further notice at Shortlands station.
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Sittingbourne: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 12:38 on 08/05/2025 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 Leonards Warrior Sq: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from 12:28 on 08/05/2025 until the end of the day at St Leonards Warrior Sq station.
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St Mary Cray: Lifts out of order
The lifts will be out of order between station entrance and platform 1 & 2 from now until further notice at St Mary Cray station.
Additional Information:
The nearest station with step free access is Swanley -
Stone Crossing: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Stone Crossing station.
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Swanscombe: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Swanscombe station.
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Tunbridge Wells: Toilets out of order
The Gentlemen's toilets on platform 1 are out of order at Tunbridge Wells station.
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Westgate-On-Sea: Ticket Office Closure
The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Westgate-On-Sea station.
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Alternative Routes during disruption
When things go wrong, it’ll sometimes be necessary for you to use an alternative mode of transport to complete your journey. We’ve created a handy map for each of our stations setting out alternative buses and other transport options that may help. Simply choose the station(s) you’re travelling from to view and download the map.