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Compare bus and train for Leeds to Telford
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Telford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $31 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 8m. 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 $31, while a train costs an average of $93.
Distance: 85 miles (138 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$31 Average price Cheapest | $93 Average price | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 17m Average total duration 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Leeds to Telford:
A bus is $63 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Telford costing on average $93.
Other travel options to Telford take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 17m.
Tickets start at around $31 compared to roughly $40 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $10. The journey takes 3h 47m versus 2h 31m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Leeds to Telford
How to get from Leeds to Telford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leeds to Telford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:55 AM5h00Leeds3:55 PMTelford$531One-way0 transfers
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10:55 AM5h00Leeds3:55 PMTelford$531One-way0 transfers
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10:55 AM5h00Leeds3:55 PMTelford$531One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Telford:
A bus is $63 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Telford costing on average $93.
Other travel options to Telford take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 17m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds and Telford as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Telford, Town Centre.
- Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Telford Central (TFC).
- Travel with National Express to go to Telford by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales to go to Telford by train.
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