Buses replace trains between Lewisham and Dartford via Sidcup / Orpington on Sunday 6 October 

Route(s) affected

Southeastern between London Victoria / London Charing Cross and Dartford / Sevenoaks / Hastings / Ramsgate / Dover Priory

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Lewisham and Dartford / Orpington, closing all lines.

Accessible replacement buses will run between:

• Lewisham and Orpington.

• Lewisham and Dartford via Sidcup.

Paddock Wood Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Ramsgate / Dover Priory via Tonbridge will be diverted to run to / from London Victoria. Trains between London Victoria and Dover Priory via Tonbridge will only run between London Victoria and Ashford International because of further engineering work.

Hastings Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Hastings will be retimed and diverted by an alternative route between London Bridge and Orpington.

Grove Park Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Sevenoaks will not run.

Bromley South Line: Trains between London Victoria and Orpington will be extended to run to / from Sevenoaks.

Sidcup Line: Trains which usually only run between London Charing Cross and Dartford will not run. Trains between London Charing Cross and Gravesend will be diverted to run via Bexleyheath. These trains are extended to run to / from Strood because of further engineering work.

You can use the following alternative services at no extra cost:

London Underground between Victoria, Charing Cross, Embankment, Waterloo, Southwark and London Bridge.

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 replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.