Warning as Bexley and Dartford trains set for bus replacements

Southeastern trains will be cancelled this weekend <i>(Image: NQ)</i>
Southeastern trains will be cancelled this weekend (Image: NQ)
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Commuters have been warned to plan ahead due to expected travel disruption this weekend.

Several Southeastern trains will be cancelled, diverted or replaced by buses, it has been revealed. This is due to engineering work that will take place on Sunday (August 23) only.

Trains will run as normal on Saturday (August 22). We have broken down the details for you to plan ahead.

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Sunday (August 23):

Engineering work in the Barnehurst area will close some lines.

The 6.50am service from Dartford to London Charing Cross via Sidcup will instead start from Crayford.

A replacement bus will run from Dartford to Crayford, leaving Dartford at 6.35am.

The 7.02am service from Dartford to London Victoria will instead start from Barnehurst.

A replacement bus will leave Dartford at 6.50am for Barnehurst, connecting with the train.

Engineering work is also taking place between London Charing Cross and London Bridge, as well as on the lines near New Cross, which are used by services to and from London Charing Cross.

Trains between London Charing Cross and Sevenoaks via Grove Park will instead run to and from London Cannon Street.

Trains between London Charing Cross and Dartford and Gravesend via Sidcup will also run to and from London Cannon Street.

Trains between London Charing Cross and Hayes will instead run from London Cannon Street.

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