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Buses replace trains between Faversham and Ramsgate on Sunday 8 November

Planned Updated: 13 Aug 2026 05:16

Engineering work is taking place between Faversham and Ramsgate, closing all lines.

Sole Street Line: Trains between London Victoria and Ramsgate via Chatham will only run between London Victoria and Faversham.

Highspeed via Gravesend: Trains between London St Pancras International and Ramsgate via Faversham will only run between London St Pancras International and Faversham.

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

Accessible replacement buses will run between:

  • 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

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

  • Whitstable
  • Chestfield & Swalecliffe
  • Herne Bay
  • Birchington-on-Sea
  • Westgate-on-Sea
  • Margate
  • Broadstairs
  • Dumpton Park

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.