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Compare train and bus for Manchester to Telford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Telford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 32m. 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 $22, and a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 56 miles (91 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$46 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m 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 Manchester to Telford:
A bus is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Telford costing on average $46 (€38).
Other travel options to Telford take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 27m.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Telford
How to get from Manchester to Telford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Telford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX541 · NX40911:15 AM4h40Manchester, Coach Station3:55 PMTelford, Town Centre$271One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX541 · NX40911:15 AM4h40Manchester, Coach Station3:55 PMTelford, Town Centre$271One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- G01036+
G386085:25 PM1h35Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)7:00 PMTelford Central (TFC)$741One-way1 transfer
Other options
- W29936+G386137:25 PM1h36Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)9:01 PMTelford Central (TFC)$711One-way1 transfer
- G01040+W449696:25 PM1h35Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)8:00 PMTelford Central (TFC)$741One-way1 transfer
C16975 · W70222+V933487:30 PM2h11Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)9:41 PMTelford Central (TFC)$741One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Telford:
A bus is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Telford costing on average $46 (€38).
Other travel options to Telford take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 27m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Telford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Telford Central (TFC).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Telford, Town Centre.
- Travel with National Express to go to Telford by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Cross Country, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales to go to Telford by train.
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