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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 an average ticket price of $24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 5m. 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 $33.
Distance: 55 miles (89 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$33 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration 2h 10m 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 |
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 $9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Telford costing on average $33.
Other travel options to Telford take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 40m.
Tickets start at around $24 compared to roughly $24 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-0.83. The journey takes 2h 10m versus 1h 30m 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 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.
12:45 PM3h10Leicester3:55 PMTelford$241One-way0 transfers
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- 12:45 PM3h10Leicester3:55 PMTelford$241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 12:45 PM3h10Leicester3:55 PMTelford$241One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 11:45 AM3h10Leicester2:55 PMTelford$241One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Telford:
A bus is $9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Telford costing on average $33.
Other travel options to Telford take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 40m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station and arrive in Telford, Town Centre.
- Trains mostly depart from Leicester station (LEI) and arrive in Telford Central (TFC).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Telford by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country to go to Telford by train.
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