Southeastern (Train Operating Company) - Southeastern Routes - B

Southeastern (Train Operating Company) - B

Southeastern Routes

Southeastern initially began trading operating the same routes and services as its predecessor. However, in December 2022, a new timetable was introduced aiming to reduce congestion, improve reliability and better match demand following the COVID-19 pandemic.

As of May 2023, the weekday off-peak service pattern, with frequencies in trains per hour (tph), is:

High Speed 1

• London St Pancras International to Ramsgate via Faversham   1 tph

Stratford International, Ebbsfleet International, Gravesend, Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham, Rainham, Sittingbourne, Faversham, Whitstable, Herne Bay, Birchington-on-Sea, Margate, Broadstairs

• London St Pancras International to Ramsgate via Dover Priory   1 tph

Stratford International, Ebbsfleet International, Ashford International, Folkestone West, Folkestone Central, Dover Priory, Martin Mill, Walmer, Deal, Sandwich

• London St Pancras International to Margate via Canterbury West   1 tph

Stratford International, Ebbsfleet International, Ashford International, Canterbury West, Thanet Parkway, Ramsgate, Broadstairs

Chatham Main Line

• London Victoria to Ramsgate via Faversham   1 tph

Bromley South, Longfield (London-bound only), Meopham (London-bound only), Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham, Rainham, Sittingbourne, Faversham, Whitstable, Chestfield & Swalecliffe, Herne Bay, Birchington-on-Sea, Westgate-on-Sea, Margate, Broadstairs, Dumpton Park

• London Victoria to Dover Priory via Faversham   1 tph

Bromley South, Longfield (Dover-bound only), Meopham (Dover-bound only), Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham, Rainham, Newington, Sittingbourne, Teynham, Faversham, Selling, Canterbury East, Bekesbourne, Adisham, Aylesham, Snowdown, Shepherds Well, Kearsney

• London Victoria to Gillingham   1 tph

Denmark Hill, Bromley South, St Mary Cray, Swanley, Farningham Road, Longfield, Meopham, Sole Street, Rochester, Chatham

• Sittingbourne to Sheerness-on-Sea   1 tph

Kemsley, Swale, Queenborough

Maidstone Line

• London Victoria to Ashford International via Maidstone East   1 tph

Bromley South, St Mary Cray, Swanley, Otford, Kemsing, Borough Green & Wrotham, West Malling, East Malling, Barming, Maidstone East, Bearsted, Hollingbourne, Harrietsham, Lenham, Charing

• London Charing Cross to Maidstone East (semi-fast)   1 tph

Waterloo East, London Bridge, Swanley, Otford, Borough Green & Wrotham, West Malling

Southeastern (Train Operating Company) Overview

Southeastern Franchise(s): South Eastern
Southeastern Main Region(s): Greater London, South East England
Southeastern Fleet Size:
112 Class 375 Electrostar sets
36 Class 376 Electrostar sets
25 Class 377 Electrostar sets
29 Class 395 Javelin sets
129 Class 465 Networker sets
36 Class 466 Networker sets
18 Class 707 City Beam sets
Southeastern Stations Called At: 180
Southeastern Stations Operated: 164
Southeastern Parent Company: DfT OLR Holdings
Southeastern Reporting Mark: SE
Southeastern Dates of Operation: 17 October 2021–17 October 2027
Southeastern Predecessor: Southeastern (Govia)