The average train between Telford and Margate takes 4h 49m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Telford 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 Telford and Margate. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Telford is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Margate at 8:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Telford to Margate. However, there are services departing from Telford station and arriving at Margate station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
Telford to Margate train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Telford Central station.
Telford to Margate train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Margate station.
Book your Telford to Margate train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Telford and Margate is 299.3 km. The road distance is 373 km.
You can take a train from Telford Central to Margate via Birmingham New Street, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 13m.