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Compare train and bus for Chester to Telford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chester to Telford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 39 miles (64 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$18 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Chester to Telford:
A train is $17 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chester to Telford costing on average $36 (€29).
Other travel options to Telford take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 25m.
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How to get from Chester to Telford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chester to Telford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
G385039:35 PM1h15Chester station (CTR)10:50 PMTelford Central (TFC)$151One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
G385039:35 PM1h15Chester station (CTR)10:50 PMTelford Central (TFC)$151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
W44848+
C169098:04 PM1h14Chester station (CTR)9:18 PMTelford Central (TFC)$321One-way1 transfer
Other options
W44848 · G385028:04 PM1h47Chester station (CTR)9:51 PMTelford Central (TFC)$151One-way1 transfer
G385755:25 PM1h27Chester station (CTR)6:52 PMTelford Central (TFC)$181One-way0 transfers
G38933 · G385776:22 PM1h29Chester station (CTR)7:51 PMTelford Central (TFC)$181One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Chester to Telford:
A train is $17 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chester to Telford costing on average $36 (€29).
Other travel options to Telford take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 25m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chester and Telford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Chester station (CTR) and arrive in Telford Central (TFC).
- Buses mostly depart from Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange) and arrive in Telford, Town Centre.
- Travel with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales to go to Telford by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales.
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