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Compare train and bus for Leicester to Telford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Telford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 44m. 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 $21, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 55 miles (89 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$35 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 38m Average total duration 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Leicester to Telford:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Telford costing on average $35 (€29).
Other travel options to Telford take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 8m.
Travel optionsfrom Leicester to Telford
How to get from Leicester to Telford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leicester to Telford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX151 · NX40912:45 PM3h10Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station3:55 PMTelford, Town Centre$201One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX151 · NX40912:45 PM3h10Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station3:55 PMTelford, Town Centre$201One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- G00964+
C1699812:50 PM1h42Leicester station (LEI)2:32 PMTelford Central (TFC)$331One-way1 transfer
Other options
- G00969+C170032:50 PM1h42Leicester station (LEI)4:32 PMTelford Central (TFC)$331One-way1 transfer
- G00966+C170001:50 PM1h42Leicester station (LEI)3:32 PMTelford Central (TFC)$331One-way1 transfer
- G66947+W7020912:18 PM2h06Leicester station (LEI)2:24 PMTelford Central (TFC)$331One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Telford:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Telford costing on average $35 (€29).
Other travel options to Telford take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 8m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leicester and Telford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leicester station (LEI) and arrive in Telford Central (TFC).
- Buses mostly depart from Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station and arrive in Telford, Town Centre.
- Travel with CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country to go to Telford by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Telford by bus.
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