There are 3 ways to get from Oswestry to Margate by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain
5h 39m£89–213Drive 258.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Oswestry to Margatecar 258.4 mi
4h 18m£64–93Train via Milton Keynes
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bletchleytrain
- Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Rainham (Kent)train
- Take the train from Rainham (Kent) to Margatetrain
9h 56m£93–169
Oswestry to Margate by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Oswestry to Margate is to drive which costs £60 - £95 and takes 4h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Oswestry to Margate is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs £60 - £95.
No, there is no direct train from Oswestry to Margate. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury and arriving at Margate via Birmingham New Street and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
The distance between Oswestry and Margate is 268 miles. The road distance is 259.9 miles.
The best way to get from Oswestry to Margate without a car is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs £85 - £220.
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Oswestry to Margate, including transfers.
Oswestry to Margate train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Oswestry to Margate train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oswestry to Margate is 260 miles. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Oswestry to Margate.
There are 1223+ hotels available in Margate.
What companies run services between Oswestry, England and Margate, England?
You can take a bus from Unicorn Road Jct to Margate via Bus Station, Shrewsbury, Birmingham New Street, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 39m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- Transport for Wales
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