Trains to Shell Grotto

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Shell Grotto is Margate’s Grade 1 listed subterranean wonder, decorated with 4.6 million shells.

It's easy to reach Shell Grotto in Margate, by train. Simply hop on a train to Margate station - then it's a 19-minute stroll through the town centre.

For more visitor info including opening times, visit Shell Grotto’s website.

Ticket office

Ticket Machine	Available
Staff help	Unavailable
Staffing level	The staff is available at all times.
Oyster Prepay	Unavailable
Oyster topup	Unavailable
Oyster validator	Unavailable
Pre-purchase collection	Available

Luggage

Left Luggage	Unavailable
Left Luggage Website	https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
Lost Property	Available
Lost Property phone number	0345 322 7021
Lost Property Website	https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/

Facilities

Shops	Available
Shops note	newspapers
Postbox	Unavailable
Telephones	Available
Telephone types	Cards and coins
Station Buffet	Available
Station Buffet notes	Buffet
ATM	Available
ATM notes	Next to the ticket office
Bureau de Change	Unavailable
Tourist Information Office	Unavailable
Nearest station with more facilities	This station has step free access to all platforms - Step free access from booking hall to platform 1 for services towards Ramsgate. Step free access to all other platforms and interchange via lifts. Stepped access to platforms 2,3 and 4 via subway.

Toilets

Toilets	Available
Toilets notes	Waiting Room- Available during staffing hours
Showers	Unavailable
Baby change	Unavailable

WiFi

WiFi	Unavailable
WiFi notes	Find WiFi Hotspots around Margate station
Web kiosk	Unavailable

Staffing and customer service

Staff Help notes	*Helpline closed on Christmas Day Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
Customer Service notes	0345 322 7021
Customer help points	Available
CCTV	Available

Parking

Carpark name	Station Car Park
Carpark operator	Saba Park Solutions UK Limited
Car parking spaces	110

Bicycle Facilities

Cycle storage	Available
Cycle storage spaces	60
Sheltered cycle storage	Available
Cycle storage CCTV	Unavailable
Cycle storage notes	Platform 1 country end
Cycle storage notes	There are stands available.

Accessibility

Step-free access	Step free access is available throughout the whole station.
Ramps for train access	Available
Wheelchairs	Available
Induction Loop	Available
Accessible ticket machines	Available
Accessible Booking Office counter	Available
Accessible taxis	Accessible taxis are available at this station, please see below for more information
Accessible taxis notes	Margate station is served by a taxi rank or a cab office. Check availability before travelling, and pre-book if necessary. Consider using the following local operators: Arrow (01843 226688) or Central (01843 601601).

First Class Lounge

Departures
Arrivals

Departing to	Train	Time	Status
to Faversham	Southeastern	07:11	On time
to Ramsgate	Southeastern	07:30	On time
to Faversham	Southeastern	07:47	On time
to Faversham	Southeastern	08:11	On time
to Ramsgate	Southeastern	08:18	On time

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Arriving from	Train	Time	Status
from Ramsgate	Southeastern	07:11	Late
from Ramsgate	Southeastern	07:41	On time
from Ramsgate	Southeastern	08:05	On time
from Faversham	Southeastern	08:13	On time
from Ramsgate	Southeastern	08:41	On time

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Shell Grotto

Station details & facilities

Ticket office

Luggage

Facilities

Toilets

WiFi

Staffing and customer service

Parking

Bicycle Facilities

Accessibility

First Class Lounge

Departures and arrivals from Margate

Departures

Arrivals

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