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Buses replace trains between Ashford International and Ramsgate via Canterbury West on Sunday 6 December

Planned Updated: 14 Sep 2026 10:52

Engineering work is taking place between Ashford International and Ramsgate via Canterbury West, closing all lines.

Paddock Wood Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Ramsgate via Ashford International will only run between London Charing Cross and Ashford International.

Highspeed via Ashford International: Trains between London St Pancras International and Margate via Canterbury West will only run between London St Pancras International and Ashford International.

Accessible replacement buses will run between:

  • Ashford International and Canterbury West non stop
  • Ashford International and Canterbury West calling at all stations
  • Canterbury West and Margate calling at Thanet Parkway, Ramsgate and Broadstairs
  • Canterbury West and Ramsgate calling at all stations

The following stations will be closed all day, and will only be served by accessible buses:

  • Wye
  • Chilham
  • Chartham
  • Canterbury West
  • Sturry
  • Minster

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail 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.