The average train between Shrewsbury and Margate takes 5h 10m and the fastest train takes 4h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Shrewsbury to Margate. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Shrewsbury and Margate. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Margate at 9:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Margate. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury station and arriving at Margate station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
Shrewsbury to Margate train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Shrewsbury to Margate train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Margate station.
Book your Shrewsbury to Margate train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Shrewsbury and Margate is 319.2 km. The road distance is 396 km.
You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Margate via Birmingham New Street, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 36m.