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National Museum Cardiff
Major national museum with art, natural history, and archaeology collections. A top cultural stop in the city centre.
Cheapest price
$49
Average price
$49
Fastest journey
2 h 38 m
Average duration
2 h 38 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
142 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Telford to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Telford to Cardiff will cost around $49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
Of the 1 trains that leave Telford for Cardiff on Fri, Jun 05, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 05 the direct trains cover the 142 km distance in an average of 2 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 38 m .
On Fri, Jun 05 the slowest trains will take 2 h 38 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Telford to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a train costs an average of $49.
Distance: 88 miles (142 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$50 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Telford to Cardiff:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Telford to Cardiff costing on average $50 (€40).
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 44m.
You'll arrive about 5m sooner (2h 31m by train vs 2h 36m by car). Tickets start at around $50 (€40) compared to roughly $39 (€32) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Telford to Cardiff trains for today, Thursday, June 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:18 AM Telford | 3h07 | 9:25 AM Cardiff | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:37 AM Telford | 2h39 | 9:16 AM Cardiff | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:59 AM Telford | 2h52 | 9:51 AM Cardiff | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:26 AM Telford | 2h59 | 10:25 AM Cardiff | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:34 AM Telford | 2h22 | 9:56 AM Cardiff | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:59 AM Telford | 2h48 | 10:47 AM Cardiff | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:26 AM Telford | 2h59 | 11:25 AM Cardiff | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:33 AM Telford | 2h40 | 11:13 AM Cardiff | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:00 AM Telford | 2h36 | 11:36 AM Cardiff | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:26 AM Telford | 3h00 | 12:26 PM Cardiff | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:58 AM Telford | 2h46 | 12:44 PM Cardiff | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:26 AM Telford | 2h59 | 1:25 PM Cardiff | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:33 AM Telford | 2h40 | 1:13 PM Cardiff | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:58 AM Telford | 2h52 | 1:50 PM Cardiff | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:26 AM Telford | 2h59 | 2:25 PM Cardiff | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:58 AM Telford | 2h45 | 2:43 PM Cardiff | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:26 PM Telford | 2h59 | 3:25 PM Cardiff | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:33 PM Telford | 2h45 | 3:18 PM Cardiff | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:59 PM Telford | 2h43 | 3:42 PM Cardiff | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:26 PM Telford | 2h59 | 4:25 PM Cardiff | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:59 PM Telford | 2h45 | 4:44 PM Cardiff | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:26 PM Telford | 3h00 | 5:26 PM Cardiff | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:33 PM Telford | 2h44 | 5:17 PM Cardiff | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:59 PM Telford | 2h42 | 5:41 PM Cardiff | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:26 PM Telford | 3h01 | 6:27 PM Cardiff | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:58 PM Telford | 2h47 | 6:45 PM Cardiff | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:26 PM Telford | 3h00 | 7:26 PM Cardiff | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:33 PM Telford | 2h45 | 7:18 PM Cardiff | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:59 PM Telford | 2h44 | 7:43 PM Cardiff | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:18 PM Telford | 2h48 | 8:06 PM Cardiff | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:59 PM Telford | 2h52 | 8:51 PM Cardiff | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:26 PM Telford | 3h00 | 9:26 PM Cardiff | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:33 PM Telford | 2h50 | 9:23 PM Cardiff | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:59 PM Telford | 2h53 | 9:52 PM Cardiff | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:26 PM Telford | 3h09 | 10:35 PM Cardiff | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:25 PM Telford | 2h35 | 11:00 PM Cardiff | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:33 PM Telford | 2h45 | 12:18 AM Cardiff | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:25 PM Telford | 3h06 | 1:31 AM Cardiff | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:02 PM Telford | 8h23 | 7:25 AM Cardiff | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Telford to Cardiff run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $49 (€40) but you can travel from only $29 (€23) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:08, the last at 22:24. The fastest train covers the 88 miles (142 km) distance in 2h 38m.
Distance 88 miles (142 km) |
Average train duration 2h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $49 (€40) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 38m |
First train 4:08 AM |
Last train 10:24 PM |
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Major national museum with art, natural history, and archaeology collections. A top cultural stop in the city centre.
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Network of elegant Victorian and Edwardian shopping arcades, famous for architecture and independent businesses.
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