Shell Grotto
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.
Station details & facilities
Ticket office
Ticket Office opening hours:
- Monday to Friday open from 06:15:00 until 19:30:00
- Saturday open from 06:15:00 until 19:30:00
- Sunday open from 09:10:00 until 16:40:00
| 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 | |
| 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:
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First Class Lounge
There is no First Class lounge at this station.
Departures and arrivals from Margate
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Departures
Arrivals
| Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to London Victoria | Southeastern | 04:36 | 3 | On time |
| to London St Pancras International | Southeastern | 05:25 | 3 | Scheduled |
| to London Cannon Street | Southeastern | 05:41 | 3 | On time |
| to London St Pancras International | Southeastern | 05:48 | 4 | Scheduled |
| to London Victoria | Southeastern | 06:01 | 3 | On time |
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| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Ramsgate | Southeastern | 04:36 | 3 | On time |
| from Broadstairs | Southeastern | 05:24 | 3 | Scheduled |
| from Ramsgate | Southeastern | 05:41 | 3 | On time |
| from Ramsgate | Southeastern | 06:01 | 3 | On time |
| from Broadstairs | Southeastern | 06:19 | 3 | On time |
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