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Compare train and bus for Liverpool to Telford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Telford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $33 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 14m. 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 $33, while a train costs an average of $43.
Distance: 55 miles (89 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$43 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Liverpool to Telford
Compare the available ways to get from Liverpool to Telford, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Telford:
A bus is $10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Telford costing on average $43.
Other travel options to Telford take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 54m.
Tickets start at around $43 compared to roughly $27 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$16. The journey takes 1h 44m versus 1h 43m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Liverpool to Telford
How to get from Liverpool to Telford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Liverpool to Telford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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C168899:12 AM 2h06 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 11:18 AM Telford Central (TFC) $58 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
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C168899:12 AM 2h06 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 11:18 AM Telford Central (TFC) $58 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
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V522709:12 AM 1h46 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 10:58 AM Telford Central (TFC) $68 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
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C1689010:12 AM 2h06 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 12:18 PM Telford Central (TFC) $58 1 One-way 2 transfers
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C1689211:12 AM 2h06 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 1:18 PM Telford Central (TFC) $58 1 One-way 2 transfers
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C168982:12 PM 2h06 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 4:18 PM Telford Central (TFC) $58 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Telford:
A bus is $10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Telford costing on average $43.
Other travel options to Telford take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 54m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Liverpool and Telford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place and arrive in Telford, Town Centre.
- Trains mostly depart from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and arrive in Telford Central (TFC).
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast to go to Telford by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Telford by bus.
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