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Buses replace trains between Paddock Wood and Strood on Sunday 16 August

Planned Updated: 22 Jul 2026 15:47

Engineering work is taking place between Paddock Wood and Strood, closing all lines.

Trains between Paddock Wood and Strood will not run.

Accessible replacement buses will run between:

  • Paddock Wood and Maidstone West (calling at all stations)
  • Maidstone West and Strood (calling at all stations)

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

  • Cuxton
  • Halling
  • Snodland
  • New Hythe
  • Aylesford
  • Maidstone Barracks
  • Maidstone West
  • East Farleigh
  • Wateringbury
  • Yalding
  • Beltring

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.