The Margate Train: A Quirky Tasmanian Landmark
Explore a piece of Tasmania's railway history at The Margate Train, a unique shopping and dining destination housed in historic train carriages.
The Margate Train is a unique roadside attraction in Margate, Tasmania, featuring a preserved steam locomotive and carriages from the former Tasman Limited passenger train. These carriages have been repurposed into a collection of shops, offering a memorable shopping experience.
A brief summary to The Margate Train
- 1567 Channel Hwy, Margate, Tasmania, 7054, AU
- Monday 9:30 am-5 pm
- Tuesday 9:30 am-5 pm
- Wednesday 9:30 am-5 pm
- Thursday 9:30 am-5 pm
- Friday 9:30 am-5 pm
- Saturday 9:30 am-5 pm
- Sunday 9:30 am-5 pm
Local tips
- Enjoy a meal at the pancake parlor, known for its delicious pancakes and coffee.
- Browse the unique shops for locally made arts and crafts, bric-a-brac, and books.
- Explore the antique warehouse located in the old apple packing shed next to the train.
Getting There
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Driving
The Margate Train is located on the Channel Highway (A6), approximately 20 minutes south of Hobart. From Hobart, follow the Southern Outlet (A6) south towards Kingston. Continue on the Channel Highway through Kingston and continue south to Margate. The Margate Train will be on your left. There is plenty of parking available on site.
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Public Transport
The Metro Tasmania bus service operates the 412 route from Hobart to Margate. The bus departs from Hobart Interchange, Macquarie Street, Stop D1, and arrives at Margate Central, No. 1703 Channel Highway. From there, the Margate Train is a short walk north along the Channel Highway. The bus trip takes approximately 27 minutes. A one-way ticket costs around $4.
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Taxi/Ride Share
Taxi and ride-share services like Uber are available from Hobart to the Margate Train. The journey typically takes around 17 minutes and costs approximately $45 - $55.
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