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Buses replace trains between Ramsgate and Deal / Canterbury West on Sunday 13 September

Planned Updated: 24 Jun 2026 11:39

Engineering work is taking place between Ramsgate and Deal / 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 Canterbury West.

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

Accessible replacement buses will run between:

  • Canterbury West and Margate, calling at Ramsgate and Broadstairs
  • Canterbury West and Ramsgate, calling at all stations
  • Deal and Ramsgate, calling at Sandwich

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.