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Shrewsbury to Margate trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Shrewsbury and Margate takes 5h 8m 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.

5h 8m
Duration
246 mi
Distance
£117
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain train
  3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain train
4h 37m
£88–208

Shrewsbury to Margate train times

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 8:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastSoutheastern5h • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastSoutheastern4h 52m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastSoutheastern4h 26m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastSoutheastern4h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastSoutheastern4h 41m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastSoutheastern4h 29m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastSoutheastern4h 29m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastSoutheastern4h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastSoutheastern4h 41m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastSoutheastern4h 29m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastSoutheastern4h 29m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastSoutheastern4h 27m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 245.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Shrewsbury, England and Margate, England?

You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Margate via Birmingham New Street, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 37m.

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