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Compare train and bus for Bristol to Telford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Telford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, while a train costs an average of $73.
Distance: 84 miles (136 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$73 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 34m Average total duration 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Bristol to Telford:
A bus is $49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Telford costing on average $73.
Other travel options to Telford take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 34m.
You'll arrive about 9m sooner (2h 5m by train vs 2h 14m by car). Tickets start at around $73 compared to roughly $51 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.
Travel optionsfrom Bristol to Telford
How to get from Bristol to Telford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Telford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:00 AM3h55Bristol2:55 PMTelford$301One-way0 transfers
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11:00 AM3h55Bristol2:55 PMTelford$301One-way0 transfers
Fastest
11:00 AM3h55Bristol2:55 PMTelford$301One-way0 transfers
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12:00 PM3h55Bristol3:55 PMTelford$381One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Telford:
A bus is $49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Telford costing on average $73.
Other travel options to Telford take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 34m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Telford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Telford Central (TFC).
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Telford, Town Centre.
- Travel with National Express to go to Telford by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry to go to Telford by train.
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