Buses replace trains between Lewisham and Orpington on Sunday 14 April 

Route(s) affected

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

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Hither Green and Petts Wood, closing all lines.

Buses will replace trains between Lewisham and Orpington, calling at all stations via Grove Park.

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 Ramsgate via Canterbury West 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 will be diverted to run on 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 between London Victoria and Sevenoaks.

Ticket acceptance:

You can use London Underground services 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, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.